90 likes | 260 Views
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION: The Next Step. Lebanon Middle School Guidance Ms. DeLong, School Counselor. HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS. Lyman Memorial High School Lyman Memorial High School Agricultural Science Program Windham Tech & Norwich Tech
E N D
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION: The Next Step Lebanon Middle School Guidance Ms. DeLong, School Counselor
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS • Lyman Memorial High School • Lyman Memorial High School Agricultural Science Program • Windham Tech & Norwich Tech • CREC Magnet Schools, ACT (Arts at the Capitol Theater) Magnet, Marine Science Magnet School • Private Schools
Application Process • Students can get applications for Ag-Science, Tech schools, ACT & Marine Science magnet school in the guidance office • Students should fill out the portion of the application designated for parents/students to fill out • Return applications to the guidance office by specified dates • All Tech School, Ag Science and ACT applications are sent from the guidance office
Lyman Memorial High School Course Levels • Scholastic • College Prep • Honors *Freshmen wishing to take honors courses must apply for the honors program in their 8th grade year. They must also have 8th grade teacher recommendations. • Advanced Placement *Available to students beginning junior year
Honors Courses Available to Freshmen • English 9 • Algebra I • Physical Science • World Language (French or Spanish) • **Biology & Geometry
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Initiative • Program designed for students with a high interest level in math & science as well as high academics in these areas • Designed for students who want to pursue careers in math and/or science fields • Students in this program would need to be recommended for Honors Biology & Honors Geometry • It is the understanding that students who apply for this program will take AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics as well as AP Chemistry and/or AP Physics during their high school career • They must have 2 letters of recommendation, one from their science teacher and one from their math teacher
Honors Application Process • Application • Essay • 2 teacher recommendations (8th grade teachers in CORE areas) • At minimum an 87 GPA in CORE areas • Honors level work in 8th grade classes • Strong work ethic • Honors prompts & placement tests
Last Tidbits… • Letters sent home in October w/ open house dates • Important that applications are on time • Encourage students interested in honors to work to their potential Questions? Ms. Virginia DeLong School Counselor 860-642-5627 Virginia.delong@lebanonct.org http://www.lebanonct.org/district/lms/lms.htm Click on the School Counselor page