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8th Grade Parent Registration Information. Counselors. Tanielle Sylvester A-C David Myers D-G Wendy Dorman H-K Matt Meyers L-N Jackie Geppert-Anderson O- Sq Becky Thomas Sr -Z. Counselor Role. Graduation Coach Keep track of credits Post-Secondary planning
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Counselors • Tanielle Sylvester A-C • David Myers D-G • Wendy Dorman H-K • Matt Meyers L-N • Jackie Geppert-Anderson O-Sq • Becky Thomas Sr-Z
Counselor Role • Graduation Coach • Keep track of credits • Post-Secondary planning • Recommendation letters • Personal issues
General Information at LHS • Daily Schedule – 8:20am to 3:15pm • Study/Lunch • AD Room • ID Badges • Transportation • Library Hours
Terminology • Credit • Pre-Requisite • Elective • Selective • GPA • Class rank
Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Requirements for graduation Develop a plan for all 4 years of high school Will be able to access your PLP on SDmylife Prepare for post-secondary education Changes can be made
LHScounseling.com Counselor Contact Information Club List Academic Resources Career Resources Personal/Social Resources Counseling Forms (schedule change forms, registration forms, etc.)
What’s Next • The Journey • Involvement • Communication • Responsibility • May 23rd - 8th grade visits to LHS
Connections Summer School Class! • June 5-June 28 • Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-12:30pm • Before April 24th • -$165 regular rate • -$120 reduced lunch rate • -$90 free lunch rate • Meghan.anderson-finch@k12.sd.us • Shawn.bogart@k12.sd.us • Scholarships available • 35 slots available • 1. advance copies of your class schedule • 2. tours of the school • 3. meet teachers from all departments • 4. Learn cheers and ROTC drills • 5. Meet staff • 6. access to the library • 7. Summer Reading • 8. Practice math and writing skills • 9. Earn .5 credits toward graduation
Advanced Placement Program 8th Grade parents night
AP Classes • Introductory College courses in High School • Standardized tests taken in May • Success on the test usually results in college credit
AP Students • Available for all Juniors and Seniors • Some classes open to Freshman and Sophomores • Variety of Pre-AP Classes available as well
Benefits • Challenging Classes • College Readiness • Save Money • College Applications
Lincoln AP • Outstanding Teachers • Variety of Classes • 20 classes offered • Sciences, Math, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Arts, Computer Science • High Expectations • High Achievement