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Curriculum Office

The curriculum offered at LVA prepares students for almost any post-secondary path a graduate may wish to pursue.  LVA offers expanded opportunities for students to earn high school credits and begin work towards a post-secondary degree with courses offered by the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and the University of Nevada - Las Vegas through Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Advanced Placement (AP).  

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Jennifer A. Shuler

Assistant Principal

Curriculum, Career & College Readiness Office

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts

(702) 799-7800 ext. 4200

Academic Policies & Procedures

Grade Level Assignment

Grade classification for high school students is determined by years in school, not on credit earned. Students are classified to the next grade level at the end of each school year.

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Repeated Course Policy

A student may repeat a course. A student shall not receive additional credit for the repeated course. The higher grade shall be recorded on the permanent record and the lower grade replaced with a repeated course notation (RP).

 

A student may repeat a failed course one time to improve a grade.  Regardless of the number of times the course is repeated, a grade of an "F" will only be removed once. If applicable, all other "F's" will remain on the transcript.

 

All external credit options require prior approval from the Curriculum Office using the CCF-850 External Credit Application (contact us at x4200 to request a copy of the form).

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Academic Integrity

There is a clear expectation that all students will perform academic tasks with honor and integrity, with the support of parents, staff, faculty, administration, and the community.

Academic Advising & Registration

Guidance Teachers

Each student at LVA is assigned to a Mentorship/Guidance teacher. These Guidance teachers are teachers already on students’ class schedules, so that they are easily accessible on a frequent basis. Teachers track individual progress by monitoring students’ grades and attendance as well as meeting with them individually on a monthly basis to determine if interventions are needed.

 

Teachers will formally meet with each student on progress report and report card distribution days. Final Report Cards will be mailed home in June.

 

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE:

• “Lunch & Learn” – Students with a D/F in a subject are required to go to Lunch & Learn during the first half of lunch [10:00 to 10:30 am]

  • Monday - There is no Lunch &  Learn due to staff meetings

  • Tuesday in English

  • Wednesday in Social Studies, PE, Health & Careers

  • Thursday in Math

  • Friday in Science

Students can go to their teacher’s office hours to receive assistance with their assignments. If a student needs assistance beyond this time, they can discuss with the teacher to make other arrangements for additional assistance.

• Afterschool Tutoring

  • Math - Tuesday in F-12 with Mrs. Prezgay from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. 

  • Science - Wednesday afternoons in PO-4 with Ms. Wolcott from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm

  • English - Thursday afternoons in M-23 with Ms. Moosbruggar from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm.

• Library Support – The Library is open during lunch for students.

• Parent-Teacher Conference – The Counseling Office is available to schedule parent/teacher conferences, in order to discuss academic concerns and course planning.

  • Please contact the teacher before setting up a parent teacher conference.

CCSD Graduation Requirements

Although the graduation requirements for a standard diploma will not change, the school district expects its students to be competitive in higher education and the workforce, and to be prepared to take full advantage of what the world has to offer beyond high school. The Clark County School District believes that all students must be prepared for the following post-secondary opportunities. Any student who completes course requirements but does not pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations will receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than a diploma.

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  1. The Clark County School District expects all students to meet the requirements of the 21st Century Course of Study.

  2. All students are required to take the ACT Plus Writing exam, in addition to completing course requirements, to earn a standard high school diploma.

  3. Students who wish to earn an Advanced Diploma or a College and Career Ready Diploma must complete additional credits in math, science, social studies/humanities, and electives. Click here to see diploma types.

  4. Students meet with their Academic Guidance Counselors each year—and as needed—to review progress, discuss diploma options, and select the courses that best support their goals for graduation, college, and careers.

2025-2026 Course Catalog

     Parents and students should be aware that LVA is committed to offering a rigorous and challenging curriculum. Student placement in classes is carefully determined using several factors, including teacher recommendations, previous grades in similar courses, MAP scores, parent input, and the student’s interests.

     Every effort is made to place students in courses that are appropriately challenging and aligned with their assessed abilities. 

  • Students are not placed in classes below their ability level.     

  • Students will be scheduled into the classes they select unless a course is filled or canceled.

  • Course offerings are based on student requests and staffing availability. As a result, some courses listed in this catalog may not be offered once the master schedule is created.

  • Courses selected during the spring Course Selection process are the courses students will attend for the entire 2026–2027 school year.

Because schedule changes are very limited and only permitted under the schedule change policy outlined in the course catalog, parents and students are encouraged to choose classes carefully.

📘 Please refer to the course catalog below for details.

Academic Advising

Each student at LVA is assigned a Guidance Instructor (Mentor Teacher) who is already part of the student’s class schedule, making them easily accessible throughout the year. During designated guidance periods, students meet with their Guidance Instructor to discuss academic concerns and receive individualized support.

Guidance time provides students with essential information for success in high school, including college planning, ACT and SAT testing, career preparation, and access to valuable resources. Guidance Instructors monitor each student’s grades and attendance and meet with students individually on a monthly basis to assess progress and determine if interventions are needed.

This mentorship model ensures every student has a consistent, supportive adult advocating for their academic and personal success.

Post Graduate Planning

The College & Career Center can help you find all the up to date information to aid you in your post-graduate planning.

 

College Preparation

Read about college planning and the advantages of taking Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit courses and speak with your counselor. 

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