Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter #8
Eighth Edition; February 25th, 2021
A Snowy Month
We almost made it to March! It has been a snowy, cold February, and I'm sure that's brought many challenges with it for all of you. It is so easy to get dragged into a winter rut. There isn't as much to do, the weather is bad, it gets dark early, AND we are still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.. That's a lot! I know it can be a lot for me, so I'm sure it is for you as well.
Don't let that rut drag you down too much. Know you aren't alone in it, and you have resources available to help you through all of it. You just have to reach out! Before you know it the sun will be shining, and you will all be wearing your caps and gowns, and walking across the stage to graduate. Believe it or not, it is only a little over 3 months away!
I'm happy to be on this journey with all of you. I hope you all know that you can come to me with anything, and I will always do my best to help. It's definitely a tougher year than most, but I am so proud of each of you for persevering through it all. You should be proud too - you're all becoming better each and every day, whether you know it or not.
Now, to the news of the day. In this newsletter, you will find:
- Updates and Announcements: A very important announcement about service hours, information on Lambda Eta Sigma, plus the typical information about college acceptances, diploma forms, transcript requests, FAFSA information, and more!
- College Connections: check here for some cool opportunities!
- Scholarships and Opportunities: There are TONS of scholarships listed with due dates that are quickly approaching - look for any marked with **NEW** for scholarships that are new to this newsletter. There are also some Lakeland-specific scholarships that you should all keep an eye on!
- The College Application Resources: your one stop shop for everything you need to know about applying to college.
Remember, I AM HERE FOR YOU. You've always got a resource, you just have to reach out.
All my best,
Mr. Watters
Announcements
**Community Service Hours**
Please work to get your hours in by May 1st. You should use form below to keep track of your hours. If you have already completed hours, and would like to submit them, you can email them to Mr. Watters.
There are very few students who have submitted service hours to us, but we are hoping to see more of them come in soon! Please call the counseling office or email Mr. Watters (zwatters@lakelandsd.org) with any questions!
Lambda Eta Sigma
We are beginning to look at the criteria for our Lambda Eta Sigma graduates. The criteria to qualify is below. If you think you might qualify, we ask that you fill out the form below. You can do this at any time between now and May, but will not be considered if the form is not filled out. This information will be reviewed by administration and the school counseling department. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Watters know.
To become a Lambda Eta Sigma graduate, students must meet/exceed the following criteria:
SCHOLARSHIP: Earn 28 credits from grades 9-12
TRUSTWORTHY: Maintain a 95% attendance rate from grades 9-12
RESPECTFUL: Receive zero (0) office discipline referrals from grades 9-12
INVOLVED:
Complete 60 hours of community service from grades 9-12 (20 of the hours must not be associated with student club activities)
Participate in 6 extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, organizations, etc.) for at least 2 years each
BRAVE: Complete 3 capstone courses (listed below)
EXCELLENT: Maintain at least one leadership position on an extracurricular activity, for one year.
Requirements for Transfer Students
Transfer students will be responsible to present evidence of meeting the above criteria, certified from their previous school(s), to be eligible for the award. A district form is available, allowing a transfer student to be potentially eligible for the award.
Current Lakeland High School Capstone Courses
Math: AP Calculus, AP Stats, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Comp Sci A
Science: AP Chemistry, AP Bio, Honors Physics, Biomedical Innovations (PLTW)
English: AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition
Social Studies: AP Government and Politics
Fine Arts: Music Theory II, Honors French IV, Honors Spanish IV, Honors Art Studio
Practical Arts: Engineering Design & Development (PLTW), Advanced Woodworking
Dual Enrollment Courses
Career Technology Center - Due to the nature of the schedule for students who attend the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTC), CTC students will have met the “capstone course” requirement by meeting/exceeding the following:
Completers of their 3 year programming
Any two (2) of the following criteria:
Member of the National Technical Honor Society
Earned an industry certification
Medalist at SkillsUSA competition
Important Scholarships - Scranton Area Community Foundation
This announcement is from last newsletter, but still applies until March 15th!
Each of these will have a button below that you can click on for more information.
Scranton Area Community Foundations Scholarships List
This is a list of 17 scholarships from the Scranton Area Community Foundation, all specific to Lakeland Students. These applications can all be located by making an account on the Foundation Website.
Joseph (Firp) and Charlie Pacino Scholarship Award
This scholarship is specific to Lakeland students. Applications should be submitted to Mr. Watters prior to March 15th. Three applicants will be selected and nominated to the Foundation. You can find the scholarship application, and information about its procedures below.
James F. Swift Scholarship
This scholarship is specific to students in Lackawanna. Applications are also done through the Foundation Website, and I encourage you to apply.
**College Acceptances**
If you receive an acceptance letter, you can submit that to the counseling office a couple of different ways:
- You can bring the acceptance letter directly to Mrs. Shollock in the counseling office. She can make a copy for you if you need it, and will file it.
- You can take a picture of the letter, or forward a copy of the letter via email to Mr. Watters at zwatters@lakelandsd.org
We want to know where you get in, and you deserve to be recognized for your accomplishments! Please get that information to us as it comes in, and let Mr. Watters know if you have any questions.
So far, our confirmed acceptances have come from:
Rachel Batista
Maegan Bednash
Sarah Demchak
CJ Dippre
Cross Douglas
Breanna Frazier
Cayden Garrick
Emily Goerlitz
Cloey Grover
Selena Hoover
Peter Kawash
Hannah Kozlowski
Joseph Krisovich
Kaylee Lorenzetti
David McKenney
Paige Miller
David Nichols
Anthony Novak
Connor Passiment
Conner Piasecki
Adelina Piraino
Stephanie Rissmiller
Lily Sokoloski
Liberty Stefalo
Tristan Uram
Autumn Vincent
Mackenzie Wagner
We know there are more, so get those documents in! We are so proud of all that you are accomplishing!
**Diploma Forms**
If you need a copy of the diploma form, please click on the link below. If you aren't sure whether or not you have handed this form in already, please call the counseling office or email Mr. Watters (zwatters@lakelandsd.org). You can also submit completed forms by emailing Mr. Watters or mailing it to the school.
Class of 2021 Photo Bucket
P.S. You can only post in here if you log in with your Lakeland email address.
Transcript Requests
Please be sure that you are requesting all transcripts through Naviance. Your applications are not complete until your transcripts have been sent to schools. Remember - you cannot request your transcripts until you have officially submitted your applications.
There is a ton of information on how to go through this whole process in the last section of this newsletter. Please read below for more!
FAFSA & Financial Aid Information
I've also included a link to ReadySetCollege's tip sheet on things to consider for filling out the FAFSA, as well as an additional source for Financial Aid called the CSS Profile.
Below that is information from Financial Aid Night at Lakeland that was hosted October 22nd by PHEAA. PHEAA has shared recordings of the presentations. Links to those presentations are below. Please note that each presentation has a password that is in the link description.
The first recording is an overview of all financial aid options. It had lots of good information and tips, specifically about scholarships!
The second recording is a step by step walkthrough of how to fill out the FAFSA, and what to expect on each different page.
I've also included a link to the presentation slides if you would like to view them.
Financial Aid Night Links
For Students Who Do Not Want To Go To College
Connect with Colleges
Testing
There have been many questions asked about the SAT. Here are answers to as many of the questions that I can possibly think of. Please feel free to reach out if you have other questions.
- The SAT at Lakeland: We have decided to cancel our typical May administration of the SAT, but are offering a Lakeland-only SAT test on March 24th. Seniors should have received information about signing up for that test, but please know that for most schools you still do not need the SAT to get in. Please see below for more information.
- Test Optional Schools: Please note that many colleges and universities have decided to go test optional for the 2020-2021 application period. This means that you can submit test scores if you would like, or think they will benefit you, or you can choose not to submit if you think it might be a detriment to your application. Institutions are aware of the challenges that students are facing in their attempts to take the SAT, and what that rollercoaster might do to their SAT scores. I strongly encourage you to learn about the application requirements of the schools that you are considering prior to taking the SAT or ACT. Be sure to research each of the schools AND the programs you are interested in there to see if they require a test submission. The more competitive schools and programs are the ones that are requiring these tests. This information can be found on the university's admissions websites, or by calling their office of admissions. Take a look below for a little more information on schools being test optional.
- SAT Cancellations: Many SAT offerings are being cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. It seems as though information from the College Board is slightly delayed. If you are concerned that your SAT offering has been cancelled, your best bet is to contact the testing site directly.
- Sending Test Scores: An important consideration is that you are given the ability to send your SAT scores to up to four colleges for free if you choose the schools during the application process. I encourage you to use these if you are planning to submit your scores. We cannot send test scores to schools for you. Schools typically only accept score reports that come directly from the test provider. This means that you will have to pay the test provider to send your scores to schools.
- SAT Fee Waiver: If you are eligible for Lakeland's free/reduced lunch program, you are also eligible for an SAT Fee Waiver. This will cover the cost of your SAT registration. If you need a Fee Waiver, please email Mr. Watters for a code.
Cybersecurity schools
Scholarships & Opportunities
Scholarships are listed in chronological order based on when applications are due. Any new scholarships that have been added for this newsletter are marked with **NEW**.
Hermine Solt Student Scholarship
Please click HERE or below for more information.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
Daughters of America Agriculture Scholarship
These two scholarships ($1,000 each) are available to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.
Click HERE or below to apply!
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
Scholarship for Journalism Diversity
The scholarship consists of a $2,000 one-year scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $2,500 per year. The first scholarship includes an additional $500 book stipend to be called the Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship. The Persina Scholarship will be awarded to the recipient of the NPC Scholarship, making the total amount of the first-year award $2,500.
Please click HERE or below to learn more about the application.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship
Please click HERE or below to learn more about the competition.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
SEG Scholarships
Click HERE or below to learn more about SEG Scholarships.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
Click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarship for Career Technical Education
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2021
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 11th, 2021
**IMPORTANT** Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarship List
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
**IMPORTANT** Joseph (Firp) and Charlie Pacino Scholarship Award
This scholarship is specific to Lakeland students. Applications should be submitted to Mr. Watters prior to March 15th. Three applicants will be selected and nominated to the Foundation. You can find the scholarship application, and information about its procedures below.
You can find the application linked below, along with procedures for the application as a whole.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
**IMPORTANT** Scranton Area Community Foundation James F. Swift Scholarships
Please click HERE or below to learn more and to apply.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship
Please click HERE or below for more information.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
BMW Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by BMW AG in recognition of its commitment to excellence in engineering. BMW is world famous for designing and building luxury, high-performance passenger cars and motorcycles. The company is also a leader in developing and manufacturing high technology, high performance internal combustion engines.
Applicants must demonstrate active participation in extracurricular science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that take place outside the classroom (such as in clubs or in association with other organizations).
Please click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
United Steel Workers Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2021
*NEW** Dana Rymer Battenberg Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1920 by H.A. Willman of Jermyn. Provides a post-secondary scholarship to a high school graduate who, is a student of high moral character who has attended Lakeland School District for at least five years and who will attend college or a post-secondary degree program outside of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties and who has achieved the highest Grade Point Average of any students fulfilling the aforementioned criteria. The delegated selection committee is responsible for selecting the recipient in consultation with The Community Foundation.
Click HERE or below for more information.
Application Deadline: March 21st, 2021
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 30th, 2021
**NEW** Brian Piccolo Award & Scholarship
- Senior student athlete, male or female, going to college
- At least 1/4 Italian ethnicity
- Community Service Hours
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 1 Page or less essay
- Letter of recommendation from coach detailing accomplishments in and out of the classroom
Students who wish to apply should submit their one page essay and proof of any service hours to Mr. Watters no later than March 31st, 2021. Additionally, letters of recommendation from coaches should be emailed to Mr. Watters from the coach directly, also by March 31st. Lakeland is asked to send only one name to be considered, so applicants will be reviewed by the counseling department and administration. You will be notified if you are selected.
Please be advised that one winner will be selected from among the 13 Lackawanna County High Schools, and a tentative award dinner is scheduled for some time in May.
Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship
The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties has established the Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship program to assist high school students from Lackawanna and Wayne Counties (PA) who plan to pursue a post-secondary education. The 2021 recipient will receive a onetime award of $6,300 to commemorate Mike's #63 which he wore throughout this playing days and which was retired by the Houston Oilers in 1996.
To be eligible, candidates must be actively involved in community service activities in programs funded by this United Way, be a full-time resident and/or student of school districts within Lackawanna or Wayne Counties and accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, in a two or four year degree program track, for the 2020/21 school year.
Please click HERE or below to learn more!
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2021
NET Credit Union Scholarship
NET Credit Union is now accepting 2021 Scholarship Applications.
$5,000 will be awarded in scholarships:
- $2,500 High School Scholarship
- $2,500 College/Trade School Scholarship
The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
- Must be a High school senior, College student, or Trade school student.
- The student must have proof of a B average or better and proof of attendance.
- Applicants must be NET Credit Union members.
- Each applicant must submit a 1,000-word essay or a 60 second creative video based on the questions above.
Click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021
**NEW** PSCA Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is being offered through the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association. Participants must submit a one page essay of no more than 500 words (single spaced, double spaced between paragraphs) on a School Counselor who has made a difference in your academic, career and/or social-emotional development.
You have had lots of school counselors in your high school career! Mrs. Valonis, Mrs. Mishura, Mrs. DeQuevedo, Mr. Watters, and maybe more too! You can write about any school counselor who has made an impact on you.
Please click HERE or below for application information.
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2021
Corabelle Chappell Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2021
**NEW** Kiwanis Club Scholarship
The Kiwanis scholarship is available to students who:
1.) reside in Lackawanna County;
2.) attend a public or private secondary school in Lackawanna County;
3.) will pursue a 4 year degree at Marywood University, Keystone College or the University of Scranton.
The scholarship is valued at $12,000 - disbursed at $1,500 per semester for a total of 8 semesters, so long as the student maintains a gpa of 3.0 or better. The scholarship is based upon financial need, and demonstrated academic performance. Two scholarships are awarded each year.
Please click HERE or below to access the scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 2nd, 2021
**NEW** Prime Mailbox Women In STEM Scholarship
Please click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: April 5th, 2021
**NEW** Wyoming and Lackawanna Counties Farm Bureau Scholarship Application
Please send applications to:
Rachel Smarkusky (Rauschmeier)
Wyoming/Lackawanna Counties Farm Bureau
548 Squire Hill Road
Nicholson, PA 18446Or email to: rachelsmarkusky@yahoo.com, titled it with your Name and School.
Please click HERE or below for the application.
Application Due: April 16th, 2021
Road to Safety Scholarship Contest
Click HERE or below to learn more.
Application Deadline: April 16th, 2021
**NEW** Student View Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: April 22, 2021
**NEW** Paul T. Bordi Memorial Scholarship
To apply, students must submit/fit the following criteria:
- 500 word essay on how sports has made you a better student
- Letter of recommendation from a school counselor or coach
- Report card or transcript showing at least a 2.9 GPA
- Must have participated in a school sponsored sport
- Must be attending a school of higher learning in the fall.
Completed scholarship applications may be mailed to:
CMC FCPI EMP FCU
415 Colfax Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
Questions may be directed to Renee Murphy at 570-348-2140
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2021
**NEW** Feel Good Motors Scholarship
Through this scholarship opportunity, Feel Good Charities will honor one graduating senior student, in each of fifteen different local school districts, who exemplifies the concept of “Paying It Forward” by being kind to others and making others in the community “feel good” about life. This scholarship is intended for a student of good moral character, who exhibits a desire for helping others and has a positive impact on his/her community. The student must also attend a two-year or four-year college, vocational/technical school or enlist in military service next year.
A scholarship of $500 will be awarded to each student selected by the committee.
Please click HERE or below for more information.
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2021
Lackawanna College Honors Program Scholarship
The Lackawanna College Honors Program rewards top academically ranked high school seniors with an incredible opportunity. Most notably, the Honors Program awards the 10 top-ranked students in each school with full-tuition scholarships for up to four years. Students ranked from 11-20 will be offered half-tuition scholarships for up to four years.
The program is offered to every graduating class from partnering school districts across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. This program is the first of its kind in NEPA and is a transformational opportunity for students and the communities served by Lackawanna College.
The Honors Program is much more than a scholarship offer; it also requires that students take part in challenging and comprehensive educational experiences that will prepare them to graduate as leaders ready to change the face of their communities. Experiences will include leadership opportunities, meaningful and immersive service to their community, and demanding coursework that enhances the student experience.
Program Details
- Deadline to apply is May 1, 2021.
- The amount of the award is based upon the student’s final class rank
- Students who finish in the top ten of their graduating class will be guaranteed a full-tuition scholarship after any
applicable financial aid - Students who finish with a class rank of 11-20 will be guaranteed a half-tuition scholarship after any applicable
financial aid. - The amount of the award is each student’s full tuition balance or up to 50% of their tuition balance after financial
aid (grants only) have been applied to their account. - Students must demonstrate college readiness as determined by a standardized test score (SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer).
- Students who finish in the top ten of their graduating class will be guaranteed a full-tuition scholarship after any
- Students must complete a FAFSA prior to enrollment and each year after.
- The scholarship is good for up to four years of consecutive enrollment towards the degree of the student’s choice.
- Students must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester) in a Lackawanna College program in the Fall 2021
semester following their high school graduation to be eligible. - Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA, be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at all times, and participate
in required Honors Program activities to remain eligible for their scholarship. - Students who choose to utilize the Honors Program Scholarship will not be eligible to apply or accept any other
scholarship offered by Lackawanna College. Scholarships awarded to the student externally will be applied to their
account as normal. - This award covers tuition costs only. Fees, books, room and board, and other costs are the responsibility of the
student. The College will not make direct cash payments to the scholarship recipients nor create a credit balance on
the student’s account. - Students enrolling in the Associate of Science in Nursing program are not eligible.
Students must remain enrolled for a period of 1 year to remain eligible for the scholarship. Students who transfer or withdraw before 1 year of enrollment will be financially responsible for the amount of the awarded scholarship.
For more information, contact Director of Admissions Jeff Gregory at (570) 961-7868.
WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 1, 2021
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Students can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. To apply, set up a student profile on Bold.org and write a 500-1,000 word essay about the following:
How has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?
The scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study. The only application requirement is that students have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.
You can learn more about the scholarship HERE, and apply at the link below.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
AED.us Scholarship
You can apply HERE or below.
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2020 & July 1st, 2021
Empire Beauty School Scholarship
Application Deadline: August 1, 2021
WiseGeek Disability Scholarship
Please click HERE or below to apply.
Application Deadline: August 21, 2021
Hometown Advantage Award at Wilkes University
Army ROTC Scholarships
Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year).
Naviance Scholarship Search
For now, you can start getting familiar with scholarships by looking through the Scholarship Search tab in Naviance.
Please watch this video. It walks you through how to access Scholarships through Naviance.
The College Application Process
Below you will find all of the college application information that has been shared in the first three newsletters. Please utilize this information to help you navigate through the college application process.
As always, if you have any questions about any of it, email me and we can set up a time to talk through things!
Seniors and Naviance Presentation
This is the presentation that I went through in all senior English classes. Feel free to use it if it will help you navigate the college application process. As always, please reach out with any questions you might have. You can access the presentation by clicking on the link below.
The CommonApp
You can create a CommonApp account here: COMMONAPP WEBSITE
What You'll Need to Complete The CommonApp
CommonAPP/Naviance Matching
You will need to match your CommonApp account with Naviance in order to get transcripts sent to the schools you are applying to.
Please watch this video. It walks you through how to create a CommonApp Account, and how to match your CommonApp and Naviance accounts:
CREATING A COMMONAPP ACCOUNT AND MATCHING NAVIANCE WITH THE COMMONAPP
The CommonApp and Transcripts
The CommonApp and Letters of Recommendation
Naviance
Ahh, speaking of Naviance!...
If you forget your account password, there is a link on the Naviance Student main page that you can click to reset your account. If you have forgotten the email address you used to register, or just can't get logged in, let me know and I will get it taken care of.
Transcripts on Naviance
If you apply to a college, that college will require a copy of your high school transcript in order to be accepted. You will need to request to send a transcript to that college through Naviance.
Please watch this video. It walks you through how to request a transcript on Naviance. REQUESTING A TRANSCRIPT ON NAVIANCE
A plea from Mr. Watters - please only request transcripts be sent to schools that you have already applied to. This will lighten my load a bit and help me get transcripts out to schools a little quicker.
Letters of Recommendation on Naviance
If you are applying to college, you must request a Letter of Recommendation right on Naviance. This will allow your teachers to communicate directly with the college, and ensure that the college will receive the letter.
Please watch this video. It walks you through how to request a Letter of Recommendation through Naviance.
REQUESTING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ON NAVIANCE
*** It is important to note that you should always ask your teacher for a Letter of Recommendation before you submit the request on Naviance. Your teachers will be getting many requests, and good letters take time to write. It would be very beneficial for you to ask teachers for Letters of Recommendation soon to give them plenty of time to write them. ***
*** Some teachers will also want more information from you so that they can write the best letter possible. This will be the case for me as well, especially since I have not had much time to get to know you. Keep reading to find out what that looks like. ***
Senior Profiles
It is good practice to have a document ready to give anyone you ask for a Letter of Recommendation. This should include accomplishments, activities, work, personal qualities, and anything else you think has helped make you who you are today.
The counseling department has created a Senior Profile document to help guide those thoughts and self-reflective activities. There are lots of questions that are meant to make you think about yourself, and reflect on where you have been and where you plan to go. You are not required to answer every single question, but you should include as much information as possible so that your recommender can write you the best letter possible.
*****Please note, the CommonApp requires a counselor recommendation.*****
You can choose to omit my comments from this recommendation, but that could hurt your chances of acceptance. If you do not want this to be omitted from the CommonApp, please fill out the Senior Profile and submit it to me via Google Classroom. Because I haven't gotten the chance to know you well, I would like to have this to write a strong, accurate recommendation for you.
If you follow the link below, you will be able to make a copy of the Senior Profile sheet. You can complete this right in Google Docs, or print it out and jot down your thoughts. There is also an assignment created in my Google Classroom where you can submit your Senior Profiles to me. I will use them to write any letters for you, and can distribute them to teachers if you ask me to.
If you have any questions about the Senior Profile, please don't be afraid to ask!
The "Explore" Option on Naviance
I strongly encourage you to explore not only on Naviance, but by Googling careers, looking at the O*Net Online Career Database, job shadowing, and any other way you can think of. If you have any questions about your exploration, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Please watch this video. It shows you exactly where to go to explore careers on Naviance.
AND BREATHE!
Congratulations! You've made it to the end of another newsletter. For the past three editions of this newsletter, I was curious how many students actually get to the bottom of the newsletter. I had a grade total of ZERO students email me to let me know that they do. I'm still curious though, so if you get this far, let me know!
Keep on moving, and use your time wisely! If you need anything at all, please don't be afraid to reach out! You know I'm always here.
Until next time,
Mr. Watters
Past Senior Newsletters
Lakeland School Counseling Office
Classes of 2022, 2024, & 2026
Make an appointment: https://go.oncehub.com/MrsdeQuevedo
Mr. Watters - zwatters@lakelandsd.org
Classes of 2021, 2023, & 2025
Make an appointment: https://go.oncehub.com/MrWatters
Please note that Mrs. DeQuevedo and Mr. Watters are not in the school building everyday, so it may take time to return phone calls. Email is the best option to contact if needed.
Email: lhsguidance@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://counselingatlakeland.weebly.com/
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, United States
Phone: 570-254-9485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhscounselors/
Twitter: @chiefsguidance