LCHS Counseling Newsletter

Finals week is coming up! December 16-19th is finals week and students will be on an alternate schedule. Students will attend ALL classes, Monday December 15th, then follow the finals schedule Tuesday-Friday. (see picture)

Finals are quickly approaching and students will need to start wrapping their heads around how they want to tackle studying - below are a few quick tips!

Tip #1 Organize Your Study Space: Keep it neat, have all needed tools, and include a drink and snacks.

Tip #2 Keep a Schedule: Keep a calendar to keep track of assignments-Daily, weekly, monthly.

Tip #3 Make a study goal: Write down what you want to accomplish in the study session.

Tip #4 Read the textbook: Helpful to expand knowledge beyond lecture notes.

Tip #5 Make flashcards: It can really help with classes that require alot of memorization.

Tip #6 Use Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes then 5 minute break; After an 1 ½ hours take a 20 minute break. Helps you work for efficiently.

Tip #7 Reward yourself: Once you reach a goal, treat yourself with a small reward that you enjoy.

Tip #8 Turn off your computer/Place phone in another room: It creates less distractions so you are more focused on your task.

Tip #9 Switch it up: Don’t always feel like you have to study in the same spot. Occasionally, sit in your backyard, visit a library or coffee shop, etc.

Tip #10 Remember the big picture: You want to remember what you are working for so you stay motivated (college goals, sense of accomplishment, graduate high school, etc).

Tip #11 Study Groups: Studying with other students can be fun and highly motivating.

Students who may need to make up credits in order to graduate high school have the option to take credit recovery courses after school. Counselors will be reviewing students final Semester 1 grades in January and will be reaching out to individual students who may need to make up credits.

Students wanting to take college courses during high school, enrollment is now underway! The Career Center offers upcoming workshops to assist students with this process. Please stop by the Career Center to sign up.

Set Up to Sign Up Workshop – Tuesday, November 18th at 2:30 – 3:30

Ready Set Enroll Workshop - Friday, December 5th at 8:45-9:45 AND 10:15-11:15

Orientation - Monday, January 12th 2:30-3:30pm

Students and parents can access students Semester 2 schedules now on Synergy. Please go to Synergy --> Class Schedule --> Semester 2 (located in upper right corner).

Laguna Creek High School will be hosting an online event for students and families to receive help in completing the FAFSA or CADAA application. These applications are necessary for students to complete in order to receive any sort of governmental support while in college. This event is great to answer the tough questions families may have when completing the application and also to ensure it is done correctly! Highly recommend attending this event if you are a senior and plan to go to any sort of college and/or career related training program next year. It is also important to note, if students are planning on taking advantage of the 2 years of free community college, this application MUST be completed.

DATE: November 12th

Check in begins at 5:30pm.

Event is held from 6-8pm.

Zoom link is HERE

Meeting ID is: 883 5349 8106

If unable to make it to our event, please see picture to for other dates that are avaiable within EGUSD.

Counselors will be available to support seniors with their applications on November 19th and 20th.

- Wednesday November 19th in the cafeteria during CAT time

- Thursday November 20hth in the Career Center after school