1. Back to School Night
September 19th, 2017

2. The LMSA Counseling Department
Charles Clark
Last Name: A – F
Lindsay Muzzy
Last Name: G – O
April Weathers– Dept. Chair
Last Name: P – Z
Jorge Alaves
Academic Center Counselor
Jessica Salazar
Postsecondary Specialist
Eduardo A. Perez
Guidance Counselor Assistant

3. Role of Counselor Assist students in the areas of: Academics
- Tutoring Schedules
- Programming
Social Emotional
- Bullying
- Grief and Loss
College/Career
- Postsecondary planning
- College Trips

4. Department Information
English
Math
Science
Social Science (History)
Fine Arts
CTE (Career to Education)
PE/JROTC

5. Grades
Grades earned during senior year are very important—when students apply to colleges, we will be sending off their 2nd semester grades from junior year, but they will also ask for 1st Semester grades from senior year.
Some colleges may have self- reporting and ask only for a Final Transcript.

6. Grade Point Average Regular Honors Advanced Placement A 4.0 5.0 6.0 B
3.0 C
2.0 D
1.0 F
0.0

7. Credit Requirements 24 credit are required to graduate English – 4
Math – 3
Science – 3
Social Science – 3
World Language – 2
Fine Arts – 2
Physical Education/JROTC – 2
Must take every year
Electives – 3 to 5
WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND MORE!

8. Non Credit Requirements
Drivers Ed
Consumer Ed
Public Law 195 – Constitution
Service Learning Hours

9. Service Learning Hours
How many hours do I need to graduate?
In order to graduate, you must complete 40 service hours.
What are service learning projects?
Service-learning is a teaching strategy that connects classroom curriculum with service projects. Service- learning engages students in projects that serve the community while building social, civic, and academic skills.
Service learning hours are earned independently and through projects. Projects are worth 15 hours.
Questions, see Ms. Muzzy

10. ACT Test Dates: October and December
Some colleges require scores come from the actual testing agency
act.org
$13 fee PER score report
To take/retake ACT, fee waivers are available, see your counselor or Ms. Salazar

11. SAT Test Dates: November and December
Some colleges require scores come from the actual testing agency
collegeboard.org
$12 fee PER score report
To retake SAT, fee waivers are available, see your counselor or Ms. Salazar

12. Senior Seminar Every senior is in a Senior Seminar Senior Portfolio
Personal Statement
Resume’
Recommendations
FAFSA
Apply to a minimum of 6 colleges
2 match
2 safety
2 reach
Apply for a minimum of 6 scholarships

13. Scholarship Programs POSSE- full-tuition scholarships to POSSE schools
Nominations happened in June of junior year, see Mrs. Weathers or Ms. Salazar with questions.
Questbridge Scholars-full-tuition, room/board, and transportation
Applications open up in August of senior year – due at end of September

14. Scholarship cont. Gates Scholarship
Full Ride Undergraduate Scholarship
Horatio Alger – deadline October 25th - $2,500 to $25,000
Coca-Cola – deadline October 31st - $20,000

15. Outside Support Organizations
Assistance with the college application process
Chicago Scholars
Kappa League
All transcripts and college materials must be submitted through Lindblom.

16. College Exploration Attend college fairs
See handout
Participate in fly-in programs
Some offer transportation assistance
Collegegreenlight.com
College trips
LMSA will offer some
Go and visit as a family

17. Requesting Transcripts
FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Must waive right to view recommendation
Common App
Common App/Naviance Matching
College must be entered in Naviance
Students will learn process, Wednesday September 20th

18. Senior Status Meetings
MANDATORY
Will discuss:
Graduation Status
College
Senior Activities
To schedule:
or call your child’s counselor

19. Financial Aid Info Sessions
Learn about FAFSA process and timeline
Lindblom Sessions
Tuesday, 9/26
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday, 9/28
7:00 – 8:00 am
1:00 – 2:00 pm

20. College Fair Wednesday September 27th 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Over 70 colleges/universities

21. Senior Year Activities