1. Class of 2019 Future Planning
LHS Counseling Department
9/13/2018

2. Counseling Office Staff
Mrs. Reiber – Counselor for last names A-D
Mrs. Wooten – Counselor for last names E-J
Mrs. Roundhouse – Counselor for last names K-P
Mrs. Gallagher - Secretary
Mrs. Hutchison - Secretary
Mr. Kelley – Counselor for last names Q-U
Mrs. Collins – Counselor for last names V-Z & Department Chair

3. Graduation Requirements - Credits

4. Graduation Requirements - Testing
Students must meet 1 of 3 requirements:
Ohio’s State Tests Earn at least 18 points on 7 end-of-course state tests.
English 9, English 10, Algebra I , Geometry, American Government, American History, Biology
You must have a minimum of 4 points in math, 4 points in English, and 6 points across science and social studies.
2. Earn the “remediation-free” scores on either:
ACT English - 18 or higher Mathematics - 22 or higher Reading - 22 or higher
SAT Writing or higher Mathematics or higher Reading or higher 
3. Earn a minimum of 12 points by receiving a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field AND earn a 13 on WorkKeys, a work-readiness test.

5. Future Ready – three “e” options
Employment
Gainful employment with livable wages
Enlistment
Military service
Enrollment
Additional schooling or training

6. Employment Steps Job Search Create Resume
Fairfield County Means Jobs
Job fairs
Employment Agencies
Family and Friends
Company/Business websites
Create Resume
Templates available online through a search
Have at least two people proof-read
Mrs. Renee Theiss – Career Navigator

7. Enlistment Steps Explore different branches and opportunities
Be aware of different physical and medical requirements
Meet with a Recruiter
Lunchroom visits
Recruiting Center by mall
Take the ASVAB
Take the Oath

8. Enrollment Steps - Fall
Explore college options
Xello (Career Cruising), Ohio Means Jobs, College Board
What is a “good” school?
Meets the student’s interests academically, geographically, financially, etc.
Has a variety of activities of interest to you
Research Admissions Criteria
Based on academic achievement and potential
SAT and ACT
Strength of curriculum
GPA and Rank
Additional considerations
Extracurricular activities
Community involvement
Leadership

9. Enrollment Steps - Fall
Take or Re-take SAT’s or ACT’s if necessary
Choose colleges to send scores to or NCAA Eligibility Center
Narrow choices to 3-5 schools based on college admissions requirements
Begin providing information to teachers for letters of recommendation
Brag sheet will be available on the counseling website.
Begin completing applications
Write essays and personal statements
Pay the application fee and apply by the deadline
Pay close attention to all admissions and scholarship deadlines at your school of choice
Send official transcripts
Request in counseling office or on counseling website

10. Senior Year Timelines and Dates
Fairfield County College Fair
September 27th – 6-8pm at OU-L
100 Colleges Represented
Financial Aid and FAFSA Night
October 2nd – 6pm at LHS
Future Ready Application Week
October 22nd-26th
Every senior fills out an application – Employment, Enlistment, Enrollment
Priority Financial Aid Deadlines
Apply early to at least 1 school you are guaranteed to be accepted to
Weekend of May 31st – June 2nd
Graduation at LHS!