1. PRESENTED BY THE LAMBERT HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

2. Welcome
Class of 2022
Parents

3. Lambert Class of 2022
713 Students
342 Males / 371 Females

4. LHS Counseling Department
Mrs. Mandy Malcolm, Counselor Mrs. Shari Endo, Counselor
9th grade students th grade students
Mrs. Keisha Moore, Lead Counselor Ms. Shreya Patel, Counselor
11th/12th grade students A – Ci th/12th grade students Cl - Hol
Mrs. Chelsey Bucherati, Counselor Ms. Kim Dressler, Counselor
11th/12th grade students Hom - McW and all ESOL th/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

5. Staying Informed Don’t worry… Visit the website often
We are available to answer questions
Mandy Malcolm - 9th grade
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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)

6. Counselor Roles and Responsibilities
What do counselors do?
Academic Advisement
College Advisement
Social / Emotional Counseling
We are here to HELP & Support our students

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Graduation Requirements
Class of 2022 *
*A minimum of 2 credits in World Language are required for admission to a 4 year college/university.

11. COMMUNICATION Remind 101 Text: @22lambert To: 81010
Twitter @LHS_Counseling

12. 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

13. 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 * ##

14. PSAT
ALL 9th graders will take a free practice PSAT provided by Applerouth Tutoring, Inc. on Wed.October 10,  
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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 9th Grade Success Team 9th grade Administrator Scott Luthart
x411963
9th grade Counselor
Mandy Malcolm
x411081

19. Thank you for coming - Have a great evening!
09/29/10