2018 class of · 2016-2017 89.4% target for 2017-2018 90% of lrhs students will have over 90%...
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Class Of2018
Graduation &
Beyond
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Important Senior DatesPlan Ahead
Be in the Know
#Be LRHSBehavior Expectations for everyone in
our building - no matter their age.
Life-long Learner
Respectful & Responsible
High Achiever
Successful
Goal
Accomplished
The Teacher is at the Center of Learning
With the introduction of more technology resources, we still believe the teacher is the most important factor in impacting student achievement. Our focus is on a blended approach to education. Using the technology when it makes sense to enhance learning and provide feedback.
Student Information System
Learning Management System
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Student Handbook
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aTTENDANCE2014-2015 84.6%2015-2016 89.6%2016-2017 89.4%
TARGET for 2017-2018 90% of LRHS students will have over
90% attendance
*Parental Consent is Required Regardless of Age
The Class of 2018 has won the Attendance
Battle for the last THREE years.
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Social Media
The Positives The Negatives
and The Law.
LRHS SENIOR PARENT NIGHTWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Mrs. Katie Whitehead (Students A-G) [email protected]
Mrs. Amy Wood (Students H-N) [email protected]
Mrs. Gail Meinert (Students O-Z) [email protected]
Counselor's Office (Phone) 753-4808
Important Dates for Seniors
GRADUATIONMay 13, 2018
Important Dates for Seniors
First Semester
P/T Conf. / FAFSA Q&A Oct. 19th
ACT Work Keys Oct. 25th
Sr. Meeting w/ Jostens Nov. 6th
Jostens Order Day Nov. 10th
FINALS Dec. 18-19th
Second SemesterFinal ACT for Honors Feb. 10th
Prom @ Pythian Castle April 7th
Senior Honors Night May 8th
Senior FINAL Exams May 7-10th
Graduation Breakfast/Rehearsal May 11th
Graduation @Drury O’Reilly Family Event Center May 13th
Diplomas Available for Pick-Up - 7 days after the last day of school for all students
A+ Scholarship◻ Students planning to use A+ funds
need to apply to the community college of their choice (in the State of Missouri)
◻ Tuition is currently paid, books & some fees will be the student’s responsibility.
◻ Generally community colleges will use Pell Grant and other scholarships before they apply the A+ Scholarship
◻ Students do NOT need to apply to a 4-year college until their sophomore year if they are using the A+ Scholarship
◻ Fairly easy transition, however applications, orientations, test scores, & campus visits are still needed.
◻ If your student is planning to go directly to a 4-year college, please check to see if they offer an A+ incentive scholarship.
◻ See A+ Coordinator to ensure you have met A+ guidelines and know about potential A+ changes.
Work/Military Options
◻ Military Reps : ⬜ Many military recruiters contact students
directly
⬜ The Counseling Department has contact information for:
■ Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Reserves, etc.
Work and Scholarship Information on Missouri Connections
◻ Missouri Connections www.missouriconnections.org
⬜❏ Missouri Connections
provides students and parents with invaluable information on any career field or occupation they would like to research
❏ In Missouri Connections there is information available on salaries, training required, work requirements, personality traits common with each career, etc.
❏ Students can save information in their portfolio, research careers, create a resume, look up Missouri Scholarships, etc.
Communication with Students
◻ Counselors have provided seniors and their parents with a senior information packet tonight (at the Senior Parent Meeting)
◻ Student who did not attend tonight will be given these packets during their Wildcat Nation Time
◻ We encourage all parents to review this packet with their student as it covers a variety of information important in the senior year
Communication with Students
◻ Counselors will also meet individually with ALL seniors to help them with their specific post high school plans
◻ We are always available to assist students who need help or have questions…⬜ Open door policy…If we are busy we encourage our
students to sign up so we can call them down when we are next available
Communication (for Students AND Parents)
◻ Twitter Account:
⬜ Counselors have a Twitter account to communicate information, updates, reminders and helpful tips for parents and students.
⬜ Follow us: @LRCollege&Career
◻ Counselors’ Website:
⬜ www.logrog.net
⬜ Then click on - Schools -High School- Parent/Student Resources - Counselors
College Visits & Job Shadowing
All LRHS Students get 6 college visit days:
■ College Visit forms are available in the counselors’ office (form also in Senior Packet)
■ Top portion of form must be turned in to attendance secretary 2 days before visit (with parent signature)
■ Bottom portion must be signed at college visit and returned to attendance secretary
■ If done correctly, the day will not count as an absence.
■ Please note that student’s can also Job Shadow using a College Visit form
We encourage ALL students to visit the college or universities they are considering attending!
College and Career Application Month
❏ October 2nd-October 31st we will be promoting the completion of college or career applications
❏ The first 80 students who complete an application will receive a special graduation tassel
❏ Colleges have provided us with “College Swag” (t-shirts, mugs, etc.) we will draw senior names weekly from those that have completed applications to allow them to pick their choice of the “College Swag”
❏ Varied local employers will be coming in during the month of October during WNT to do “Career Connections”
❏ Our goal is that all seniors will be looking toward their future plans, whether to apply to a 2 or 4 year college or seek employment opportunities after graduation
College Applications◻ We recommend as a general guideline for students to have college/university
applications submitted by the end of October (November at the very latest)
◻ Students typically apply to more than one college/university (average 2-4 applications)
◻ Being accepted to a college/university does not mean they have to attend that school…it just gives them options…
◻ Many freshmen academic scholarships have December 1st deadlines…applying early is important!
◻ Housing options may be based on application dates … applying early is important!
◻ MSU Dual Credit Students – Students are REQUIRED to apply to MSU if they plan to go there.
College Acceptance Letters
◻ Depending on how many college/universities a student applies to - some students may have one acceptance letter … some may have four!
◻ We encourage our Seniors to bring ALL acceptance letters to our office, so we can recognize their accomplishments on our bulletin board in the hallway!
◻ Again, being accepted, does NOT mean they will attend, but gives them time to make the best decision as to which college and/or university they will attend.
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Parents/Students need to complete the FAFSA to apply for:
Scholarships/Grants/Loans/Work Study or to prove “financial need”
❏ FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid❏ FAFSA is available to complete effective October 1, 2017❏ FAFSA deadlines vary from school to school, many are either February 1st or April
1st❏ A+ students are REQUIRED to submit a FAFSA by February 1st
❏ FAFSA Frenzy available @ Hillcrest High School on October 19, 2017 (Thursday) 5:30-8:00 p.m. and at Central High School on October 30, 2017 (Monday) 3:30-7:00 p.m. where assistance will be provided in completing the FAFSA
❏ LRHS will have College Financial Aid staff members who will provide assistance with the FAFSA during Parent Teacher Conferences on October 19, 2017 (Thursday) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library Computer Lab
Financial Aid (continued)
FAFSA requires parent income information until student is 24 years of age.
◻ To file, go to https://fafsa.ed.gov/ website (remember, it’s FREE)
◻ FAFSA help:
⬜ The college Financial Aid Office where your student has applied
⬜ FAFSA helpline: 1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID)
Websites to Remember
◻ Missouri Connections:⬜ www.missouriconnections.org
◻ Counselors’ Website:⬜ www.logrog.net
⬜ click on: Schools - High School - Parent/Student Resources - Counselors
Questions/Feedback?
LRHS SENIOR PARENT NIGHTWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Thank You for Coming!