PRESENTED BY THE LAMBERT HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Welcome Class of 2022 Parents
Lambert Class of 2022 713 Students 342 Males / 371 Females
LHS Counseling Department Mrs. Mandy Malcolm, Counselor Mrs. Shari Endo, Counselor 9th grade students 10th grade students Mrs. Keisha Moore, Lead Counselor Ms. Shreya Patel, Counselor 11th/12th grade students A – Ci 11th/12th grade students Cl - Hol Mrs. Chelsey Bucherati, Counselor Ms. Kim Dressler, Counselor 11th/12th grade students Hom - McW and all ESOL 11th/12th grade students Me - Sc Mr. Travis Church, Counselor 11th/12th grade students Se - Z Dr. Ashley Johnessee, Assistant Principal of Curriculum Mr. Rob Meinburg, Graduation Coach/Student Support Coordinator Mrs. Venecia Foster, School Social Worker Ms. Danielle Hosier, Registrar Mrs. Kelly Lawler, Attendance Clerk
Staying Informed Don’t worry… Visit the website often We are available to answer questions Mandy Malcolm - 9th grade x411081 or mmalcolm@forsyth.k12.ga.us Visit the website often Tonight's presentation will be posted on the counseling website Please pick up flyers/information on Hope, Dual Enrollment, and “How to Get Good Grades” (1 per family please)
Counselor Roles and Responsibilities What do counselors do? Academic Advisement College Advisement Social / Emotional Counseling We are here to HELP & Support our students
Getting to know the LHS Freshman Classroom visits- completed 2nd week of school Meet & Greets/Small support groups – October Classroom Guidance (You Science) - Late Oct/November Presentation/Registration for Sophomore year - February
Student Request to See a Counselor Request to See Mrs. Malcolm Date:____________________________ Name:___________________________ Reason (optional): I will respond to your request as soon as possible. I try to see students during Lunch and Learn or an elective course, if possible.
Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 * *A minimum of 2 credits in World Language are required for admission to a 4 year college/university.
COMMUNICATION Remind 101 Text: @22lambert To: 81010 Twitter @LHS_Counseling
Social Media Things to know: Know your students log in and password and monitor activity Advise them to be selective of material that they post 26% of college admissions reps report to searching out applicants on social networking sites- this number is rising! Use social media to your advantage
Keys to Success Be organized and prepared Complete assignments * 07/16/96 * * 07/16/96 Keys to Success Be organized and prepared Complete assignments Manage time well/study smart Attend school regularly and on time * ##
PSAT ALL 9th graders will take a free practice PSAT provided by Applerouth Tutoring, Inc. on Wed.October 10, 2018. The PSAT is an exam that all students take in the sophomore year and is optional in the junior year. Students who score well on the PSAT in their junior year can qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The 9th grade practice PSAT is an excellent opportunity for students to experience this kind of standardized exam. Please make sure your child arrives promptly to school on October 10th to participate in this exam.
Work In Progress (WIP) 9th grade is the beginning of academic & extracurricular records that colleges will use for admissions decisions Be the best that you can be – raise the bar and don't be afraid to challenge yourself Have a plan of attack – think with the end in mind Get involved!!! Colleges are looking for students that get involved, demonstrate leadership and are well rounded individuals. Be realistic – Have balance; don’t take on too much, too soon
As parents what signs should we be looking for?? Changes in behavior, diet, sleep patterns Change in attitudes (grades/friends/family) Social Media Plays a major role in young lives Must be used responsibly Monitor accounts & activity
Facilitating Student Success at LHS We strive to empower students and maximize their success as a collaboration of counselors, teachers, students and parents. Lunch and Learn RTI SST Coordinator/Graduation Coach LASSO Junior Meetings Freshman/Sophomore Counselors Parent Nights Student Success Teams 09/29/10
9th Grade Success Team 9th grade Administrator Scott Luthart sluthart@forsyth.k12.ga.us 678-965-5050 x411963 9th grade Counselor Mandy Malcolm mmalcolm@forsyth.k12.ga.us 678-965-5050 x411081
Thank you for coming - Have a great evening! 09/29/10