Counselor Corner
November 2023 Vol 15
Another update from the Lakewood High School Counseling office.
As we near the winter holidays and the end of the first semester, please reach out to your student's school counselor if there is anything we can help your family with.
Phil Sikorski Last Names A-K psikorski@lakewoodlocal.org
Valerie Kieffer Last Names L-Z vkieffer@lakewoodlocal.org
π November Lunch Menu
National Career Development Month- November
For this month, LHS teachers participated in a bulletin board, "Look at the Jobs we've had". There is a former beach lifeguard, golf pro, and horse drawn carriage driver on staff at Lakewood.
Academic Lab
Did you know that your student can utilize a new resource this year in RM 104? The LHS Academic Lab is staffed each period of the day by an LHS core subject-area teacher. Any student can obtain a pass from their Academic Assist (study hall) to get help on assignments or make-up work.
GRADUATION PLANS MEETING FOR LHS FAMILIES.βοΈ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Do you know the graduation requirements for the state of Ohio? LHS staff is here to help! Plan to attend a Graduation Plans information session on November 29th (Parent Teacher Conference Night) at 5:30pm in the PAC and learn about your student's Pathway to graduation.
Cap and Gowns and Class Rings, Oh my!!
All Class of 2024 seniors that plan to participate in graduation on May 26th 2024 must have a cap and gown to wear. If your senior did not purchase one in October, you can still order one online.
Be advised, the prices will increase if you wait, don't delay and order today!
Sophomores are also able to purchase high school class rings.
Picture is from Class of 2023 members at Jackson Intermediate for the Clap Out May 2023
FREE ACT Prep
A College-Ready Score on the ACT (18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Math) can earn students a graduation seal. Students can register online at http://actstudent.org to test on National Test Dates. Remember if you have taken it before you need your ACT ID (found on your test results to re-register).
All students have access to a FREE ACT Prep Course in their Naviance account. This includes a pre-test to help determine focus areas.
All Class of 2025 Juniors will be taking the ACT Test (free of charge) on Feb 27th at LHS. Seniors will take the WorkKeys assessment that day.
Here are resources such as prep videos, webinars and practice tests for the ACT and the WorkKeys assessments.
[NEW WEBINAR] I Donβt Know How to Handle Holiday Stress
Holidays are often associated with joy and excitement, but they can be stressful, overwhelming, and challenging for parents and families. For some, holidays bring up feelings of grief, isolation, disappointment, and sadness. The holiday season can quickly bring increased stress and anxiety, and handling these emotions and navigating this period can be challenging for both parents and children.
Parents, join us for this panel-style webinar, where we will discuss:
- Common challenges parents and caregivers face during the holidays
- Stress youth and teens encounter during the holidays
- Tips for maintaining good mental health through the holiday season
Register to attend here.
Funding for this series is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationβs National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023, 01:00 PM
Via Zoom
Financial Aid Workshop
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is being overhauled as a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act. Families of the Class of 2024, fear not, our friends in the Financial Aid office of OSUN are here to help! The FAFSA helps students get aid for college from the federal government, state of Ohio as well as their colleges. Additionally, a completed FAFSA is a step in several scholarships. All students planning to attend any college or trade school is highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA.
Look for updates starting December 2023 including a recorded FAFSA meeting on our page. And our friends from OSUN will be at LHS on January 24th at 6:30pm in the LHS library to assist students and their families with the goal of submitting their FAFSA that night!!
Ohio State Test (OST) retakes
OST tests are part of a pathway to graduation. Those students that still need to earn graduation seals (Biology, Government, US History and Geometry) via testing or Competency Scores (Algebra 1 and English Language Arts 2) will begin retesting for the OST's on November 29th. Those student received testing reminders in their 1st period this week. Resources regarding OST's can be found here.
LHS seniors at Licking Heights HS October 2023
2. ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT β Graduation Seals β
CTEC Hands On Day
Our Sophomores, Class of 2026 will be heading to CTEC for Hands On Day on Friday, November 17th. During this trip, students will explore three programs.
Program details can be found here.
Our friends from CTEC came to LHS last month to meet with current 10th graders, discuss Hands On Day, and our student selected programs for their November 17th field trip.
π Coming Up!
Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Call LHS or email Mrs. Wogan (cwogan@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us) to schedule to meet with your student's teachers.
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023, 03:00 PM
Lakewood High School, Lancer Road Southeast, Hebron, OH, USA
SIGN UP FOR REMIND FOR YOUR STUDENT'S GRADUATION CLASS FOR π± TEXT π± UPDATES
Class of 2024 text@bf67d34 to the number 81010
Class of 2025 text@7gbk2g9 to the number 81010
Class of 2026 text@h939ce to the number 81010
Class of 2027 text @fd6gdh to the number 81010
Calendar π
π¦ November π¦
- 15th US Army at Lunches
- 16th Fall Play for Senior Citizens Matinee
- 17th CTEC Hands on Day for Class of 2026
- 20th Fall Play Matinee for LHS Student Body
- 22nd NO SCHOOL
- 23rd NO SCHOOL π¦
- 24th NO SCHOOL
- 27th NO SCHOOL
- 28th School Counselor 9th grade English class presentations- Graduation Seals.
- 29th Parent Teacher Conferences. Call LHS or email Chris Wogan to schedule a meeting cwogan@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us
- 29th 5:30pm Parent meeting Graduation Plans in the PAC.
- 29th OST Retakes begin
βοΈ December βοΈ
- 2nd Athletic Boosters Craft Fair
- 5th OSUN Application Workshop for seniors. Admissions will be here are WAIVING the application fee. Register in Naviance.
- 9th ACT National Test Date
- 10th HS/MA Choir Concert 3-5pm
- 14th Kona Ice
- 15th Pep Rally
- 21st- Jan 2nd NO SCHOOL
β January β
- 9th to 11th Midterms/ Quarter 2 exams
- 11th Semester Ends
- 12th Records Day- No Students
- 15th Martin Luther King Jr Day- No School
- 24th 2 HR Delay Start/ Teacher PD
- 24th FAFSA Help Session for Seniors and families. LHS Library 6:30pm