First day of the 2024-2025 School year

• School Starts at 7:00 am - Students attend Guidance class.
  
• Employees and Student Council will be visible to assist students to the correct Guidance room.
• Special first day of school schedule - students attend all classes.
• All students received emails with their Guidance room number and teacher name.
• Students will receive class schedules in Guidance Class.
• Students may NOT meet with counselors on Monday regarding any concerns with their class schedules

• ODD day schedule - see bell schedule
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Schedule Problems – Students can meet with counselors in Lowden Lobby [through Friday]

• EVEN day schedule - see bell schedule
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Schedule Problems – Students can meet with counselors in Lowden Lobby [through Friday]

• ODD day special assembly schedule - see bell schedule
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Schedule Problems – Students can meet with counselors in Lowden Lobby [through Friday]
• 12:53 to 2:00 pm - Student Code of Conduct and Expectations Assemblies
• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Orchestra Students/Parents Open House - Contact Juliann McAllister, mcallj@nv.ccsd.net with any questions

• Everyone wear a LVA shirt or New Student Orientation shirt!
• EVEN day special assembly schedule - see bell schedule
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Schedule Problems - Students can meet with counselors in Lowden Lobby [through Friday]
• 12:53 to 2:00 pm - Major Meetings - Students meet with their conservatory teachers to review expectations and opportunities

CCSD is providing free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2024-2025 school year. Students and parents can check School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch for a calendar of meals offered each school day.

Due to the new building construction, available LVA parking has been cut in half. Please review the parking map below for students.

Student Parking:

• Students should park in the LVA parking lot on Clark and 7th Streets, [old tennis court/in green ]

Students DO NOT PARK:

Parents/guardians and student drivers are asked to take extra caution this year [and every year] when dropping off students and picking up students around LVA. Due to construction, lane closures and limited parking, please read the following carefully.

1. Do not drop off students before school on 7th Street, and the corner of 7th and Bridger Streets. These are bus drop-off locations and the corner is very congested.
2. Do not pull into faculty parking lots to drop off or pick up students.
3. The best drop off locations are on Clark street in front of both Theaters, Lewis and 9th Streets, 10th Street, and Bridger Street by the Frazier Bldg.
4. Do not stop in the middle of the street/lane to let out or pick up your student. Please find a location and pull to the curb.
5. DO NOT pass buses with their RED STOP sign/art and flashing red lights.

• Failing to Stop For a School Bus – Nevada Law. Passing a stopped school bus that is displaying flashing lights is a misdemeanor in Las Vegas carrying a $305 fine and four (4) Nevada driver's license demerit points for a first-time offense.

Students will receive an email this week with the LOCATION of their Guidance Room they are REQUIRED to attend first on Monday, August 12 at 7:00 am. During Guidance, students will receive their schedule and instructions for the first day of school.

SCHEDULE CHANGES - Students who think they are academically misplaced in a class or have an error on their course schedule must visit the Lowden Theater Lobby from Tuesday, Aug. 13 to Friday, August 16 during lunch only.

After the first week of school, students should visit the Counseling Office before school, during lunch and after school to set up an appointment with their counselor. Students MAY NOT leave class to go to the counseling office unless a pass has been sent from the office for the student.

Parents/guardians of students in the Clark County School District (CCSD) can find transportation information on the CCSD website at transportation.ccsd.net. Questions? Contact 702-799-8100.

On the website, parents can:

• Check if their child is eligible for transportation
• Find bus stop information
• Access information about the Onboard bus tracking app

LVA Bus Arrival by 7:00 am

• Buses usually arrive on time and drop off students in front of the school on 7th Street by 6:50 am
• Due to construction or traffic problems, buses may occasionally arrive late
• Students arriving late must check in at the front desk
• Students who still need breakfast may drop by the cafeteria to pick up breakfast before going to class
• Teachers and the Success Center are informed daily of any late busses so attendance [tardy/absence] is corrected

• Students need to leave their final class quickly after school to their bus location either on 7th or 9th Street
• During the first week of school, there is extra school personnel to assist students in locating the correct bus
• Buses depart LVA at 2:07 - The first week, the buses MAY be held up to 5 minutes to allow for assistance in locating the correct bus

If you have any questions please contact the Student Success Office at 702-799-7800 ext. 4500.

For safety, students are not permitted to receive any third-party deliveries of any kind. Neither students nor parents/guardians may order food to be delivered to the student(s) for lunch. LVA does not have the resources or ability to verify the safety of the delivery/or person delivering. Delivery of food, gifts, balloons, flowers, and other non-instructional items takes away from the school’s ability to focus on instruction. Parents/guardians needing to deliver a forgotten lunch or any other conservatory item (dance shoes, costumes, or instruments) or academic work may check in at the front desk to make arrangements.

The important expectations, policies, and procedures listed below are available on the LVA website, lasvegasacademy.net, under Students/Parents. Parents/guardians and students are expected to review and discuss these expectations for the school year.

• Parent Communication [who to contact with questions]
  
• Bell Schedule
• Cell Phone Policy
• Dress Code Policy
• Eligibility Guidelines
• Even/Odd Day Block Schedule [Includes holiday and testing dates]
• Grading Guidelines
• ID - Identification Cards
• Student Handbook
• Tardy Policy
• CCSD Back to School Information
• CCSD Code of Conduct

Watch for the LVA Weekly Update each Sunday. The Update arrives in parent and student email accounts by 3:00 pm and is posted to lasvegasacademy.net under News & Accolades. This update includes requests for action by parents & students, events, performances, accolades and much more!

Questions about or information for the LVA Weekly Update may be sent to thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

Kleenex is celebrating impactful teachers through the Heroes of the Classroom contest. 10 teachers, 10 schools, and 10 nominators will win based on your nomination. Details and Link to nominate an outstanding teacher can be found at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/9-14-24-deadline-to-nominate-an-amazing-teacher-for-heroes-in-the-classroom-contest

Buy your book at the lowest price of the year at https://yearbookforever.com/.

Contact Elizabeth Strehl, Eclectic Yearbook Advisor, with any questions at strehep@nv.ccsd.net

The State of Nevada requires all students to take the ACT Exam before graduation. Juniors take the exam on campus for free in the spring. For students wanting to prepare for this test, Las Vegas Academy will once again be partnering with Tutors Across America to provide a discounted 3-day ACT Prep Boot Camp on August 30, 31, and September 2.

Students of all ages are welcome to attend.

Find out more details and register at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/act-boot-camp-discounted-for-lva-students

Violet G. won a Best of SNO honor for her interview with Matthew Gray Gubler on his book release last spring. Her work was considered a model for students nationwide to follow. Her work also won the People's Choice Award, with views than ANY OTHER SNO ARTICLE NATIONWIDE.

Congratulations Violet! Check out her award-winning reporting at https://lva-accolades.net/2791/news/mathew-gray-gublers-big-green-hand-small-town-tour/

Find out everything students and parents need to get ready in preparing for college applications at C.R.E.W Day presented by the LVA Counseling Department. See the flyer below for details.

Seniors and their parents/guardians may access general information about senior year and graduation on the LVA website under the Class of 2025. This general information includes dates, links, sign-ups, cap & gown, and required deadlines. Seniors should check back regularly for updates.

• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA
• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
• School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

• Yearbook Ordering - Limited Copies Available - yearbookforever.com
  
• Friends of Las Vegas Academy [Non-Profit Support Organization]
• 2025 Imagine Experience the Arts Gala, February 7, 2025

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

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Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.

Monday & Tuesday, August 19 & 20 - Grades 9 & 10, Fall MAP Reading Assessment

Wednesday & Thursday, August 21 & 22 - Grades 9 & 10, Fall MAP Math Assessment

Friday, August 23 - Senior Sunrise Breakfast, 6:00 am to 6:55 am

Monday, August 26 through Thursday, August 29 - School Picture Days [check upcoming weekly updates for more information]

August 28 - Open House 6:00 pm to 8:10 pm

Friday, Saturday & Monday, August 30, 31 & Sept. 2 - LVA & Tutors Across America ACT Boot Camp

Monday, September 2 - No School, Labor Day Holiday Observed

Wednesday, September 4 - School Organizational & Parent Monthly Meeting

Saturday, September 7 - CREW Day for Seniors! [College Readiness Educational Workshops]

Wednesday, September 11 - Jazz Concert, Lowden Theater