1. Senior Parent / Guardian Meeting Welcome! January 13 th

2. Tonight’s Agenda Welcome (Ms. Klein) Counselor introduction (Mr. Pina) Richstone (Mr. Pina) ROCKS Behavior (Dr. Rodas) Graduation (Dr. Rodas) Senior Packages (Mr. Potlongo) Yearbook (Ms. Taylor) FAFSA and College info (Mr. Orendain) Activities and Dates (Ms. Klein)

3. LHS Counseling Team Mr. Daniel Swearingen (Last names A - Gomez and BCA Students) 310-263-3123 swearingend@centinela.k12.ca.usswearingend@centinela.k12.ca.us Ms. Karen Hicks (Last names Gonzalez - Maharaj and AMA Students) 310-263-3122 hicksk@centinela.k12.ca.ushicksk@centinela.k12.ca.us Ms. Sonia Rojas (Last names Maldonado - Penaloza and AVID & 9th Grade AVID Students) 310-263-3127 rojass@centinela.k12.ca.us rojass@centinela.k12.ca.us Ms. Susanne Schulze (Last names Perez - Z and MSA Students) 310-263-3121 schulzes@centinela.k12.ca.usschulzes@centinela.k12.ca.us Mr. Oscar Pina (9th Grade House and ASLA (10-12) Students) 310-263-3125 pinao@centinela.k12.ca.us pinao@centinela.k12.ca.us Lorri Peterson (Secretary - Appointments) 310-263-3106 petersonl@centinela.k12.ca.us petersonl@centinela.k12.ca.us

4. Richstone Parent Meetings (all meetings will be held in the LHS Media Center) Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 9:30am-10:45am "Keep Calm and Parent On" – Tools and tips for helping you and your teen manage stress Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 9:30-10:45 am "Dating 101" -Helping your teen cultivate healthy relationships Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6-7:30 pm "Is It Depression or Just Typical Teen Moodiness" – Practical skills to understand the difference and tools for helping your teen Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 9:30am-10:45am "#StayingConnected" – What parents need to know about teens and social media Monday, May 11, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:30pm "The Aftermath of Early Loss & Trauma" – The impact on the adolescent experience when there has been childhood loss or trauma ​​​

5. Our Classroom ROCKS ROCKS Behaviors help us to have a safe environment for teaching and learning. EVERYONE in the Cardinal Family is responsible for creating a positive culture on campus.

6. Behavior Expectations Each member of the Cardinal Family is expected to do the following: Be RESPECTFUL and consider people, places, and property Take OWNERSHIP for your behavior, words, and intentions Stay COMMITTED and persevere Show KINDNESS to others in need by providing support, help, or comfort Follow all SAFETY rules on campus

7. Behavior Expectations How can each Cardinal member exhibit ROCKS: Follow instructions of staff members Be punctual Use appropriate language Be kind and courteous to others Keep your campus clean (throw your trash away!) Follow skateboard safety rules Dress according to LHS dress code Wait in the designated waiting areas Keep hands and feet to yourself REPORT any bullying, altercations, or suspicious activity to an adult immediately

9. Graduation Ceremony Ceremony is Thursday, June 9 th at 5:00pm in the Stadium Must earn 220 Credits and pass all graduation requirement courses (no CAHSEE requirement in 2016) Students must adhere to all school rules and Senior Contract statues to participate in the ceremony & activities UNEXCUSED ABSENCES MUST BE MADE UP BY ATTENDING SATURDAY SCHOOL BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY SENIOR ACTIVITIES. ANY SENIOR WHO IS SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL FORFEITS HIS/HER RIGHT TO ATTEND SENIOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PROM –SENIORS MUST BE PASSING AT LEAST 220 CREDITS AND BE ON TRACK TO GRADUATE. ELIGIBILITY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE GRADES POSTED ON THE 15-WEEK PROGRESS REPORT ON MAY 9, 2016.

10. Graduation Ceremony Seating is on both sides of the stadium and students are separated by counselor –Small stage on each side of stadium so graduates are closer to families as they walk across stage to receive diploma. –Handicap seating on track is available for ticketed guests with mobility issues (wheelchair, walker, etc.) Each student receives 4 tickets to graduation ceremony –Extra tickets are not available or sold –Ticketed guests are seated first (approximately 4:30pm) –Non ticketed guests are allowed in for standing room only after ceremony begins at 5:00pm

11. Herff Jones

15. FAFSA applications opened on January 1 st FAFSA priority deadline is March 2 nd FAFSA application is done electronically IRS retrieval tool is the fastest and the most accurate way to complete the financial information but only if you’ve already filed your taxes this year. Tax info from last year can be used but will need to be updated as soon as you file this year.

16. Thursday, January 28 th at 6:00PM Saturday, February 6 th from 8:00AM – 12:00PM Saturday, February 20 th from 8:00AM – 12:00PM Every Monday from 7:30AM – 9:30AM Every Wednesday from 1:30PM – 3:30PM

17. Community college applications are open now Priority Registration deadline is March 1 st Must complete 4 steps to meet priority deadline I.Application II.On-line orientation III.Placement Test IV.Counselor Education Plan Highly recommend applying for FYE and/or EOPS programs

18. Tony Orendain College & Career Guidance Specialist Lawndale High School - CVUHSD (310) 263-3104 (direct line) orendaint@centinela.k12.ca.us FAFSA Resources FOTW: www.fafsa.gov FINANCIAL AID TOOLKIT: http://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: www.collegegoalsundayusa.org FEDERAL STUDENT AID: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ Community College Resources cccapply.org elcamino.edu smc.edu lahc.edu lasc.edu

19. Activities Visit lawndalehs.org frequently for updates to news and calendar sectionVisit lawndalehs.org frequently for updates to news and calendar section Sign up for texts about college information and senior activities by texting “@16LHSCard” to 81010Sign up for texts about college information and senior activities by texting “@16LHSCard” to 81010 Senior Dues include Graduation, all on-campus senior activities (including senior breakfast, senior BBQ)Senior Dues include Graduation, all on-campus senior activities (including senior breakfast, senior BBQ) Senior Dues do not include Prom, grad night, or other off campus activitiesSenior Dues do not include Prom, grad night, or other off campus activities All dues must be paid by March 1 stAll dues must be paid by March 1 st Questions or financial concerns, please email kleinc@centinela.k12.ca.us or (students) go to A-132Questions or financial concerns, please email kleinc@centinela.k12.ca.us or (students) go to A-132 kleinc@centinela.k12.ca.us

20. Important Dates January 20 th and 21 st – Finals January 30 th – Winter Formal February 11 th – 12 th Grade Honor Roll March 1 st – Senior Dues deadline May 11 th – Herff Jones delivers package items May 28 th – Prom June 1 st and 2 nd – Finals June 3 rd - Senior Trip (tentative) June 6 th – Senior BBQ June 7 th – Grad Nite June 8 th –Senior Breakfast + Grad Practice (late start) June 9 th – Graduation