Class of 2024- Senior Newsletter

Welcome to senior year! Though it may seem like graduation is a long way away, preparation for the big day starts now.

1. To order your cap and gown we need you to provide your contact and sizing information by clicking on the link here: herff.ly/studentmeasurement. Cap, gown and tassel are paid for by Lakeville South.

This information will ensure your gown fits appropriately, and that we can contact you and your family about any critical graduation information throughout the year.

Cap and gown submission should be submitted by December 31st, 2024.

If you have questions regarding cap and gown please contact Angela Beschorner at angie.beschorner@isd194.org.

2. Optional: To order any graduation memorabilia please see the link here: highschool.herffjones.com

Yearbook accepts only digital photo submissions for senior photos.

Directions:

1. You should upload your senior picture by Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

2. Save photos as a jpeg at 300 dpi using a vertical pose. In Photoshop save at quality level 12.

3. PLEASE NOTE: Upload your senior photo to the following private submission website

exclusive to Lakeville South High School (through our publisher’s photo sharing service):

Direct Link for Submissions: https://images.jostens.com/0wc51qfyskECJihC57pJuIQ

4. Enter User ID: 0wc51qfyskECJihC57pJuIQ

5. The person who uploads the picture will give an email address in case of questions.

Students can be creative in the photos they submit. However, keep the following in mind:

• No props. This means no: pets, sporting/musical/artistic equipment, or vehicles

• Vertical pose preferred (up and down) *Indoor or outdoor scenes are allowed;

• No studio or student names imprinted on the photograph

• Select a picture that clearly shows your face. Friends and family want to see you!

• Clothes must be school appropriate: Check the student planner; review the dress code.

If in doubt, have another photo ready that’s clearly acceptable; then bring both photos to Mr.

Remington personally (room C312).

Questions to lshsyearbook@isd194.org.

The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop or edit pictures as needed to conform to the senior portrait policy.

Parents should click this link to create a Grad/Baby Ad in the 2024 LSHS Yearbook.

There are only 215 spots available. First come, first served.

Cost $30

Seniors

If your name difficult to pronounce, please fill out this form with the phoentic spelling of your name to ensure we can get it right.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJOYRKV7OFENfDDxJFoxVok3QNxiVrJOLCDI1Qx4KDtmA3Uw/viewform

To graduate from Lakeville South a Senior needs to successfully meet credit and testing requirements.

A document entitled, "Credit Check" is a one-page summary of all requirements for each class designated by year of graduation to help guide a student in this process. The credit check illustrates the 44 semester credits needed by curricular area, the career portfolio activities to be completed in grades 9-12, and the standardized testing requirements for graduation. Students must meet all the essential components in order to earn a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies.

We highly encourage Seniors to use their transcript on Infinite Campus to go through their credit check form to ensure they are on track for graduation. If there are any questions in regards to credits, please contact your Dean.

LINK TO CLASS OF 2024 CREDIT CHECK FORM

It is important to take the college search seriously. We have a few great tools to help you in this process.

2 year, 4 year or tech school? Which is best for you? Click HERE for a summary of each.

Not sure where to start at all? We have a great tool called MCIS, the MINNESOTA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM.

All Lakeville South students have an account through MCIS. This resource is packed with tools for future planning! In MCIS students can search for schools based on majors, size, cost, interests, extra curriculars, location. etc.

MCIS also has tools to research short term training, military and apprenticeship opportunities.

Before you start the application process make sure you:

• Narrow your search. There is a fee for each application.

• Know your application deadlines! Early decision deadlines are usually in early November. Regular decision deadlines are typically around the beginning of January.

• Apply directly through the school online OR use the Common App.

Please use the image below to help guide you on how to complete the college application process and request transcripts. You can also click HERE to access the document.

If you have questions regarding college applications and transcript requests please contact Angie Beschorner at angie.beschorner@isd194.org or 952-232-3331

There are over 700 Colleges that accept The Common App. The Common App requires you to fill out one form/application that can be sent to multiple schools. If you are applying to several schools that accept The Common App, it’s a great tool to help save time.

***IMPORTANT***

Your Dean should be selected to fill out your Counselor’s Report. To invite your Dean to do this you MUST use the email address below. These email addresses are linked to our Common App accounts:

Amy.Eidelbes@isd194.org(A-Eq)

Kristin.Johnson@isd194.org(Er-Kq)

Nicholas.Fox@isd194.org(Kr-Ra)

Richard.Cradit@isd194.org(Rb-Z)

You will also need to know your teacher's email address who is completing the Teacher Evaluation (TE) for you.

To order a student high school transcript for college admission, parents/students will create their own online Parchment account. You do not need to do this if you are using Common App to apply. Do not use your school email when creating your account since this will be your account for anything you need after high school graduation.

• You will need a credit/debit card for the processing fee
• It does not require a registration code. Leave this blank.
• Transcript includes Semester grades, GPA and Class Rank

Below you can see a picture of how to complete your Parchment registration. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Beschorner in Student Services: Angela.Beschorner@isd194.org

You will likely need to request letters of recommendation for college admissions. Please allow teachers and the Deans at least TWO weeks to meet deadlines. Please request letters only if you actually need them. Some applications do not need them. Before requesting a letter of recommendation, please make sure to fill out a letter of request form (link below) to give to your teachers and Deans so they know what to highlight in the letter.

You may want to consider retaking the ACT from March. If you have two ACT accounts (school and personal) you must merge them. You will have to contact ACT directly to complete this task. To learn more about the ACT, examine review materials, etc. please check out our Lakeville South webpage---- College Entrance Exams.

As a reminder, ACT scores are not on your official transcript. If your college requires test scores you must request those scores directly from ACT.

We encourage all students to apply for FAFSA, federal student financial aid. You can download and print the FAFSA Worksheet to assist with the application at FAFSA.gov All State FAFSA Aid deadlines are posted on the website.

IMPORTANT INFO-

• The current year’s taxes should be completed before applying to simplify the application process.

• Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you after your online application usually within 3 days.

• Contact your prospective college with any SAR errors and correct them online with FAFSA.

Division 1 & 2 athletes you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/.

A few items to note for D1 & D2 athletes

• Keep in touch with Activities Director, Chad Sexauer and your Dean about signing

• Angie Beschorner will upload transcripts for all students

• Send scores directly from ACT to NCAA

• Creative Writing is the only accepted Media Studies class (if you did not take AP Lang)

Amy.Eidelbes@isd194.org(A-Eq)

Kristin.Johnson@isd194.org(Er-Kq)

Nicholas.Fox@isd194.org(Kr-Ra)

Richard.Cradit@isd194.org(Rb-Z)

Phone: (952) 232-3300