LAHS

News Feed 10/19/2021

Thank you to the families that attended last nights Senior Informational Meeting. I hope I was able to give you new information. If you missed it, click here.

Red Ribbon Week-NEXT WEEK!

Monday: PJ Day- Too Lazy To Do Drugs

Tuesday: Red Day- Stop Bullying and Substance Abuse

Wednesday: Hawaiian Day- Lei Off Drugs and Bullying

Thursday: Halloween- All costumes must be school appropriate

Upcoming Important Dates

11/1/21: Jostens Presentation with 10th grade and 12th grade

11/9/21: 10th grade to MATC, we will have lunch at MATC

11/9/21: ASVAB Informational senior meeting.

11/11/21: Veteran's Day

11/16/21: Picture retakes. ( Last chance!)

11/18/21: ASVAB, 11th grade, 10th and 12th sign-up (coming soon)

11/22-11/25: Thanksgiving Break

11/30/21: Sign up coming soon for Filling FAFSA appointments

We are working hard at putting our events on the website calendar. https://www.littleaxeps.org/o/lahs and scroll down.

Self-Defense Class Opportunity

Girls Self-Defense course is now open to all 9th-12th grade.

Permission forms can be found in Mrs. Harp's door.

Next Monday and Tuesday from 9:30-10:00AM.

We will be on a different bell schedule next week. Students should only miss 30 minutes of 3rd hour. We can only have 25 students so bring us your permission form to reserve your spot.

Student Essay Contest

9th-12th grade see instructions for the FOI Oklahoma's Student Essay Contest.

MATC has a new program

This new program is an "Adult" 1-year program, LineWorker Technology.

If you have a senior that would like to apply to a program after graduation, have them contact Mrs. Harp. When MATC comes for interviews we will make sure they get to talk to them.

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November is National College Application Month!

The American College Application

Campaign® (ACAC) is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or other higher education credentials.

Learn How to Get Involved

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My Journey: A Free Virtual Conference for Parents and Students from ACT

Encourage your students and families to attend My Journey October 30. This is a conference dedicated to college and career planning with resources, financial guides, and expert advice from your partners at ACT!

Registration Opens Soon, Get Notified!

DECEMBER ACT® TEST DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 5

Remind your students to register for the December 11, 2021 ACT test now and avoid late fees. The regular registration window ends on November 5.

Registration Info

There are MANY apps that will help with Pre-ACT and ACT preps.

okcollegestart.org- students already have an account. They have practice tests.

March2success.com -Create a free account. They have many practice tests.

Khan Academy has great resources for ACT

Act.org has some online resources as well.

Quizlet.com -search for ACT or Pre-ACT

Continually updated College/FAFSA/Scholarships! Click Below

College/FAFSA/Scholarships

OSU "Discover Your Future"

Discover Your Future

Students in 9th – 12th grade are invited to join the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology for one of our “Discover Your Future” events!

Students will participate in hands-on activities, hear from industry speakers and choose breakout sessions designed for them to explore the opportunities in engineering, architecture and technology.

Sat., Nov. 6 | Stillwater, OK | ENDEAVOR Lab
Mon., Nov. 8 | Oklahoma City, OK | OSU Discovery Building
Sat., Nov. 20 | Houston, TX | Houston Space Center

Students can register now! Please encourage students to register by November 1st.

ICAP Information Link

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Virtual College Fairs

We hope you'll encourage your students to register for free at virtualcollegefairs.org.

More than 100,000 students and families signed up for NACAC virtual fairs this past spring. Students give them an enthusiastic "thumbs up" because it's so easy to chat live with college representatives or drop in on live Zoom sessions offered by hundreds of colleges on a single day.

Counselor's Resource page. Scroll half way down for "Getting Started Resources". They have a video and a Quick Start Guide if you need more assistance.

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Communication Avenues for Parents & Students

Littleaxeps.org website has been improved. There is an updated App. It currently works for Android. Apple phone uses should be able to access it later this week. Push Notifications can be set up on the new App.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleAxeHighSchool
Counselor/Class of... Remind (codes see below)
Smores: News Feed

If you have turned off notifications please be sure to turn them back on. A lot of important information is sent out. We try not to overload with messages.

***At times we do send out a text message to just our students. If the parent(s) are receiving these and not the student, the student should update their cell number with the office.