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Curriculum & Counseling 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

Repeatable Courses: Students may take some CCSD courses more than once for credit.  These include certain elective courses, arts/performing arts courses, and some PE elective courses.  See your school counselor to learn more about the repeatable courses offered at your school.

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Non-Repeatable Courses: A student may retake a non-repeatable course to earn a higher grade; however, students are not permitted to retake a course at LVA to improve a previously earned grade.  Most core subject courses are non-repeatable, such as English, math, science, and social studies.  See your school counselor to learn more about retaking non-repeatable courses.

 

A student may repeat a failed course one time to improve a grade.  Regardless of how many times the course is repeated, a grade of an "F" grade will be removed only 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 (See your school counselor 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

Course Selection

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Parents and students should be aware of LVA’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging curriculum.  Student placement in classes will be based upon several factors: (a) teacher recommendation; (b) previous grades in similar courses; (c) parental guidance; and (d) interest of the student.  Every effort will be made to appropriately place students in challenging courses, which coincide with the student’s assessed ability.  Students are not placed in courses below their ability levels.  Students will be scheduled into their selected classes unless those classes are filled or canceled. The courses offered in this book are dependent on student requests and staffing. Subsequently, some courses listed may be dropped when the schedule is built. Courses selected in the spring during the Course Selection process are the courses students will be required to attend throughout the 2026 – 2027 school year.  Therefore, parents and students must understand that changing class placements will not occur other than those requests governed by the schedule change policy.  Please see the 26-27 LVA Course Catalog for more information.

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• Parent-Teacher Conference – The Counseling Office is available to schedule parent/teacher conferences 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. 

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  1. The Clark County School District expects all students to meet the requirements of the Core Enrollment Expectations.

  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 have a GPA of at least 3.25 and complete additional credits in math, science, social studies/humanities, and electives. Click here to see diploma types.

  4. Students meet with their School 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.

Core Enrollment Requirements

The Clark County School District (CCSD) strives to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and in the workforce by providing a rigorous curriculum. The Core Enrollment Expectations are consistent with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 389.018 and aligned with the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship minimum core curriculum requirements.


To meet the requirements set forth by the Nevada State Board of Education, all students are enrolled in the Core Enrollment Expectations as outlined below:


Core Enrollment Areas of Study Units:
- English - 4
- Mathematics (including Algebra II or higher) - 4
- Natural Science - 3
- Social Studies and History - 3


Total 14


Students who successfully complete the Core Enrollment
Expectations outlined above, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 may qualify for the State of Nevada Millennium Scholarship. Please see your school counselor additional information about the Millennium Scholarship.

Academic Advising

Each student at LVA is assigned a Mentorship 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. Mentorship teachers monitor each student’s grades and attendance and meet with students individually after progress reports and report cards 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.

Dual ENROLLMENT/

CTE Information

Do you need to order CSN transcripts?

If you have college credit from CSN due to completing a college course at LVA or earning CTE credit, you will have to follow the link.

 

https://www.csn.edu/transcript-information

 

 

Jumpstart Program at LVA: 

Remember, there is a cost to the class and it will be due in September. You will pay on the LVA webstore and will see a charge on your account.

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Scholarship information for the class is forthcoming.

You enroll at CSN and earn college credit while earning high school credit at the same time.

 

CTE Program:

LVA offers several CTE programs and if students remain in the program for three years with a 3.0 GPA then they can earn free college credits.

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The application process is handled in Level II of the class in the spring.

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Courses with CTE credit

  • Fashion 

  • Graphic Design

  • Marketing

  • Multimedia Communications

  • Theatre Technology

  • Video Production

Lunch & Learn/
Extended Learning Time (ELT)

LUNCH & LEARN – Students with a D/F in a subject are required to go to Lunch & Learn during the first half of lunch [10:58 to 11:28 am]

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ACADEMIC LUNCH & LEARN

  • Monday - No Lunch &  Learn - Academic Faculty meetings

  • Tuesday in English 

  • Wednesday in Social Studies, Careers, Health & PE

  • Thursday in Mathematics

  • Friday in Science

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CONSERVATORY LUNCH & LEARN

  • Monday - 11:28 to 11:58

  • Tuesday - Lower campus and theaters closed -  No Lunch & Learn due to Conservatory Faculty meetings.

  • Wednesday - 11:28 to 11:58

  • Thursday - 11:28 to 11:58

  • Friday - 11:28 to 11:58

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

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After-School Tutoring

  • Math - Tuesday in F-12 with Mrs. Prezgay from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm. 

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

  • English - Thursday afternoons in M-23 with Ms. Moosbruggar from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm.

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

CREW Day Information

CREW DAY For Seniors and their Parents/Guardians – Mark your calendars for CREW Day (College Readiness Educational Workshops) presented by the LVA Counselors.

 

Attend informational sessions on College Application Assistance, completing the FAFSA, terminology, timelines, and much more.  

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The FALL CREW Day is geared for graduation seniors. 

The Spring CREW Day is designed to prepare juniors and sophomores to start planning for their senior year. 

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Helpful Information

Required Testing

ACT for Juniors

  • Completion of the ACT is a graduation requirement for all CCSD students. 

  • CCSD administers the ACT to students free of charge during their junior year. 

  • Students must follow all Procedures & Requirements as designated by the LVA Achievement Office

  • Questions should be directed to the Achievement Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4202.​

Safe Voice

SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more.

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