8th Grade Parent Registration Information

Counselors Tanielle Sylvester A-Ce David Myers Ch-G Wendy Dorman H-K Matt Meyers L-N Jackie Geppert-Anderson O-Sq Becky Thomas Sr-Z

Counselor Role Graduation Coach Keep track of credits Personal issues Post-Secondary planning Recommendation letters

General Information at LHS Daily Schedule – 8:20am to 3:15pm Study/Lunch AD Room ID Badges Transportation Library Hours

Terminology Credit Pre-Requisite Elective Selective GPA Class rank

Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Requirements for graduation Develop a plan for all 4 years of high school Will be able to access your PLP on SDmylife Prepare for post-secondary education Changes can be made

What’s Next Getting Involved SD Opportunity Scholarship May 17th - 8th grade visit Schedule changes- completed by middle school and high school counselors Freshman Orientation- TBD

LHScounseling.com Counselor Contact Information Club List Academic Resources Career Resources Personal/Social Resources Counseling Forms (schedule change forms, registration forms, etc.)

Connections Summer School Class! June 6-June 29 Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-12:30pm Before April 24th -$150 regular rate -$110 reduced lunch rate -$80 free lunch rate Meghan.anderson-finch@k12.sd.us Shawn.bogart@k12.sd.us Scholarships available 35 slots available 1. advance copies of your class schedule 2. tours of the school 3. meet teachers from all departments 4. Learn cheers and ROTC drills 5. Meet staff 6. access to the library 7. Summer Reading 8. Practice math and writing skills 9. Earn .5 credits toward graduation

Advanced Placement Program 8th Grade parents night

AP Classes Introductory College courses in High School Standardized tests taken in May Success on the test usually results in college credit

AP Students Available for all Juniors and Seniors Some classes open to Freshman and Sophomores Variety of Pre-AP Classes available as well

Benefits Challenging Classes College Readiness Save Money College Applications

Lincoln AP Outstanding Teachers Variety of Classes High Expectations 20 classes offered Sciences, Math, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Arts, Computer Science High Expectations High Achievement