Our mission is to provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for all students to maximize academic achievement, college and career readiness, and interpersonal/emotional development which will enable success in the classroom, in post-secondary education, and in our diverse and changing society.

UT Austin Virtual Admissions Presentation May 13

Junior Parent Virtual Meeting May 13

Richardson Youth Leadership 2020-2021

Click here to register for the upcoming DARN Virtual College Panel April 29, 2020 

click here for: Course Verification Process Infograph for Parents and Students

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Course Verification Information:

 In FOCUS is the list of courses for Lake Highlands High School that you selected earlier this semester. Please note this is NOT your schedule, only the courses you selected. This is verification that the classes you requested were entered correctly. In order to access your course selection, please click on the Course Verification Process Video link https://bit.ly/VerifyingCourses or reference the Online Course Verification Process document attached in this email.

If there is an error in a class selection, please fill out the Course Verification Form 2020-21 link https://bit.ly/CourseVerificationForm2020-21  All corrections must be indicated on the Course Verification Google Form by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 4:30pm. 

If there are NO changes needed, please fill out the Course verification Form 2020-21 link https://bit.ly/CourseVerificationForm2020-21 by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 4:30pm.

There will be no elective changes made in the fall or spring. Elective changes must be made by April 8, 2020 at 4:30pm. If you plan on taking a class in summer school that is listed in Course Request, the class will stay on your schedule until your counselor receives verification the class was taken and passed.  You may also add or drop a Pre-AP or AP class at this time.  After April 8^th at 4:30pm, Pre-AP or AP classes will only be changed after the 1st three weeks is completed. This is your last opportunity to make changes; there will be no schedule changes made after April 8^th.  Failure to complete the Course Verification Google Form 2020-21 will result in your counselor selecting your courses based on your graduation plan.  If you have questions, contact your current school counselor.

NOTE: Students in the Class of 2024 ~ Due to staff and resources required to maintain the Health Science program and because interest has continued to grow, we will use random selection to place students in the Principles of Health Science course for the 2020-2021 school year. More information regarding this process is available on the home page of our website. https://risdhealthcare.com

click here for Spanish Online Course Verification Process for Parents and Students

Spanish Language Video

 En FOCUS está la lista de clases para Lake Highlands High School que seleccionó para el próximo año. Este no es su horario, solo las clases que eligió. Esta es la verificación de que las clases que solicitó son centrales.

 Para acceder a la selección de su curso, haga clic en el enlace Video de proceso de verificación de clase https://bit.ly/VerifyingCourses o haga referencia al documento del Proceso de verificación de curso en línea adjunto en este correo electrónico.

 Si algo no es esencial en una selección de clase, complete el formulario de verificación del curso 2020-21 enlace https://bit.ly/CourseVerificationForm2020-21

 Todas las correcciones deben indicarse en el Formulario de verificación de cursos de Google antes del miércoles 8 de abril de 2020 a las 4:30 p.m.

Si NO se necesitan cambios, complete el formulario de verificación del curso 2020-21 enlace https://bit.ly/CourseVerificationForm2020-21 antes del miércoles 8 de abril de 2020 a las 4:30 pm.

 No habrá cambios electivos en el otoño o la primavera. Los cambios electivos deben hacerse antes del 8 de abril de 2020 a las 4:30 p.m. Si planea tomar una clase en la escuela de verano que figura en la Solicitud de curso, la clase se mantendrá en su horario hasta que su consejero reciba la verificación de que la clase fue tomada y aprobada. También puede agregar o descartar una clase Pre-AP o AP en este momento. Después del 8 de abril a las 4:30 pm, las clases Pre-AP o AP solo se cambiarán después de que se completen las primeras tres semanas. Esta es su última oportunidad para hacer cambios; no habrá cambios de horario después del 8 de abril. Si no completa el formulario de verificación de curso de Google 2020-21, su consejero seleccionará sus cursos en función de su plan de graduación. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con su consejero escolar actual.

 Estudiantes en la clase de 2024 ~ Debido al personal y los recursos necesarios para mantener el programa de Ciencias de la Salud y debido a que el interés ha seguido creciendo, utilizaremos la selección aleatoria para colocar a los estudiantes en el curso Principios de Ciencias de la Salud para el año escolar 2020-2021. Más información sobre este proceso está disponible en la página de inicio de nuestro sitio web. https://risdhealthcare.com

Video Message from LHHS Counselors

Click here to view a stress management video

Counselor Tips For At Home Learning.pdf

Click here to communicate with your counselor

New Student Enrollment Presentation

What to do for students in mental crisis

FAFSA-TAFSA Application Flyer

Attendance and Other Requirements for Graduation

1. Students must be enrolled in Richardson Independent School District the first day of a full semester immediately preceding graduation to be granted an RISD high school diploma and/or participation in graduation activities.

2. Seniors coming from other states may graduate under the sending school's graduation requirements if approved by the sending school, only when it is impossible or impractical to meet RISD graduation requirements. These students can participate in graduation ceremonies, but will receive a diploma from the sending school. For more information, see the grade level campus counselor.

3. Graduates must have passed all subtests of the Exit level state test in order to receive a diploma (unless exempted through the ARD Committee).

4. It is the responsibility of the student and the parents to confer with the counselor or the principal and to know at all times how many credits the student has earned, the specific program requirements, and how many units of credit he/she needs to meet the specific requirements for graduation.