LHS Counseling Newsletter

Mrs. Williams - Students A-F

Mrs. Dunham- Students G-O

Mrs. Mitchell- Students P-Z

Mrs. Ambrose- Student Support

Courtney Hargrave- Secretary

Amber Alford-Registrar

LHS Counseling Office Website

Request a VOE (Verification of Enrollment)

• used for driving permits & licenses
• students can pick up 24 hours after requesting in the front office
• expires in 30 days

Request a Transcript

• official academic record
• used for college admissions and scholarships
• Official = sealed in an envelope
• Unofficial - printed for viewing
• we can mail, email, or deliver to your student in class

Local Scholarships

• updated as scholarships are sent to LHS
• printed copies are available in the Counseling Office

Meet the Teacher: September 17 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Homecoming Festival: September 17 from 6:30 pm
Community Pep Rally: September 17 at 7:30 pm
PSAT/SAT Sign Ups: September 21-25

• PSAT is free for all juniors
• PSAT costs $18 for freshman & sophomores
• SAT is for seniors only & costs $60
• Students may sign up in the Counseling Office before school or during lunch

Underclassmen Make-up Pictures: September 24 during the school day

Senior Summit: September 28 at 6:00 pm

College Application Day: October 15 during the school day

PSAT/SAT Testing Window: October 19-21 during the school day

• Students will be notified closer to the testing window when they will be testing

ASVAB Testing Sign-Ups: November 9-12 during the school day

ASVAB Testing: November 18 during the school day

If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
https://988lifeline.org/

Here are a few other warning signs of suicide:

• Increased alcohol and drug use
• Aggressive behavior
• Withdrawal from friends, family and community
• Dramatic mood swings
• Impulsive or reckless behavior

https://www.nami.org/co-occurring-conditions/risk-of-suicide/

https://www.getparentingtips.com/tweens-and-teens/health/talking-to-your-teens-about-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention

1.) HOW IT WORKS:

As part of the new My Texas Future platform, students are able to see where they will be accepted before they apply.

My Texas Future matches your self-reported academic information with the admissions requirements of Texas colleges to show you which schools will accept you.

Opt-in to direct admissions: Agree to share your profile with participating colleges.

Share your information: Add your academic information like your GPA, SAT and/or ACT scores and class rank.

View your acceptances: See where you are accepted and take the next step to apply

Important disclaimers:

The direct admissions process is not an admissions application. Students will still need to apply and submit required documents to gain admission into the university.

The direct admission list shows guaranteed acceptance into the university. This does not guarantee admission into the student's selected major. Students should review the specific requirements for their intended major on the college/university's admission website.

2.) PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES

Currently there are 30+ universities that participate in direct admissions. My Texas Future partners with colleges and universities across Texas. These colleges share their acceptance criteria, which are then matched with your academic information.

3.) DIRECT ADMISSION DATA

Different schools have different acceptance requirements. The more information you provide, the more options you may have. Don't worry-if you don't have all the data listed below, just enter what you have. If your GPA, class rank, or other information changes, make sure to update your profile to get the best options.

4.) LEARN MORE

To learn more about My Texas Future and create an account, visit the My Texas Future website below:

My Texas Future Website

During the school day, counselors will walk your students through the ApplyTexas application & help them submit their applications to any public college or university for FREE!

Who should complete FAFSA?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

How long does it take?

People typically finish their section of the FAFSA form in 12 minutes or less.

What do I need?

• Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
• Parent or spouse contributor’s email address
• Income and asset information (if required)

Get started here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Check out this Google Site for information & access to study materials.