Things To Do Before You're Through!
A Checklist for the Class of 2020
Congrats Senior Bears...You're almost finished! Take a moment to look through the checklist below and make sure you have either completed these items or have made a plan to complete these items before you graduate. Email your counselor with any specific questions you may have. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
- The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is extending its April 15 deadline for the 2020-21 FAFSA! However, this deadline will extend only as long as remaining funding is available, so YOU NEED TO FILE ASAP!
- The extension applies to 21st Century Scholars students and those seeking the Frank O'Bannon Grant.
Complete By April 30th!
- EVERY SENIOR STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION SURVEY!
- It is ESSENTIAL that you complete this survey in order for LC to report and recognize your accomplishments accurately!
- You must login with your LC student account in order to complete the survey!
Make It Official!
- May 1st, "College Decision Day", is the deadline to notify the college you've selected that you'll be attending. The process to accept an offer of admission can vary for each college. On your acceptance notice, there should be explicit instructions of what you need to do to accept the offer. More often than not, this is accomplished by submitting your housing deposit to the college you've chosen.
- To celebrate the day, we would love for our seniors to take pictures in their college swag and post them on Twitter and/or Facebook on Friday, May 1st! Be sure to tag LC so that we can find them!
- Please fill out the survey below to participate in our “College Decision Day” on May 1st. The survey must be completed by April 30th at 4pm. If you have already emailed your information in, you do not need to fill out the survey.
- You can also email your pics to Ms. Vega at karolinavega@msdlt.k12.in.us by April 30th to be recognized on May 1st.
www.parchment.com
- Once you've determined what college you'll be attending, you must have your official LC transcript sent to that institution.
- Visit www.parchment.com to order your final transcript now. Once logged in, select "Order Transcript" and choose the "HOLD FOR GRADES" option. LC will automatically send your transcript once final grades are posted in May.
- See Ordering Final Transcripts Via Parchment for the step-by-step process.
Must be Completed by June 30th!
All 21st Century Scholars students have specific activities that must be completed throughout high school in order to receive the 21st Century Scholarship.
Login to www.scholartrack.che.in.gov to check on your task completion and finish up any uncompleted activities by June 30, 2020. All Scholar Success Program requirements can be completed online.
- If you have not taken the SAT/ACT yet, 21st Century Scholars will waive that requirement! You do not have to file an appeal for that requirement. It will be automatically waived for the 2020 cohort.
AP Exams May 11th - 22nd
- All AP exams will be administered online!
- Check your email regularly for communication from your AP teacher(s); Send specific questions about your AP exams to your teacher(s)
- Double-check the email address you've listed in MyAP! Make sure you've provided a non-school/student email address.
- Access the Student Information for 2020 AP Exams document for highlights on how to prepare for your AP exams, including test format and sending your scores.
- Access the Paying for Your AP Exams document for details on how to pay for your exams if you have yet to submit payment.
IU ACP Course Completion
- Students enrolled in an IU ACP course will be required to take the final exam in order to receive the college credit.
- Check your email for a message from IU ACP regarding course completion and final grades.
- Check with your IU ACP instructor for remaining course requirements and final exam options.
Stay Connected!
- Many colleges and universities will be hosting virtual college admissions sessions and new student orientations in response to the continued concerns regarding COVID-19
- Continue to check your email and the admissions page of your attending college on a regular basis for up-to-date info on how to stay connected during this time
- Below are some updates on orientations, virtual admissions sessions and campus visits from popular Indiana post-secondary institutions
LC is still receiving scholarship opportunities for students!
- You can find new scholarship opportunities in Naviance and within the LC Counselor Connection Newsletter
- Most colleges and universities have need and merit-based scholarships to offer
- All scholarship information should be provided for free. Never pay for a scholarship search service!
- Find national scholarships on www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com
- If you recieve mail/email about a scholarship opportunity that feels like a scam, email your school counselor to determine its validity
Receive Timely Updates on Senior Info!
- Letter to the Class of 2020
- LC Seniors Twitter @LCSenior_Bears
- LC Guidance Twitter @lcbearsguidance
- LCHS Twitter @LCHSBears
- LCHS Facebook @LawrenceCentralBears
- LCHS Canvas
- LC Counselor Connection Newsletter
- LCHS Naviance
Class of 2020 Senior Front Door Project
- Decorate your front door with anything you think represents you and your time at LC! (practice jersey, pom poms, musical instruments (not the real thing tho), costumes, etc. You can also simply decorate with your name Maroon and Gray!
- Use the following hashtags on social media platforms so we can find and share your pictures and celebrate our seniors! #Celebrate2020Bears, #LCBearsClassOf2020, #LCHSSeniors2020, #SeniorFrontDoors
Class of 2020 Future Plans
- We want to celebrate our LC seniors and share your plans for the future!
- Going to college? Send us a picture of you with your college gear! Entering the workforce? Send us a picture of you with something for your job.
- Use the following hashtags on social media platforms so we can find and share your plans and celebrate you! #Celebrate2020Bears, #LCBearsClassOf2020, #LCHSSeniors2020
Class of 2020 Yard Signs
- To support our Class of 2020, LC is ordering “We Love You” signs for each family of seniors!
- Once signs are delivered to the high school, the pick-up date and location will be communicated as well as procedures to ensure that we are practicing appropriate social distancing protocol
Geist Magazine Grad Ads
- In the JUNE edition of "Geist Magazine", a list of every LC senior in the Class of 2020 will be advertised! Additionally, the LC Top 30 composite pictures will be displayed!
- It will be mailed out on May 26, 2020, so content needs to be finalized in early May.
- Geist Magazine is also going to an online promotion of congratulatory ads for 2020 graduates. The cost for an ad is $25 (text only) or $75 (text and photo) and these are available now through their online store. – townepost.direct.
Lawrence Central Guidance Department
Fostering the academic, career, and personal/social development of ALL students, so that they may become productive and contributing members of society.
Email: kaneashakoebcke@msdlt.k12.in.us
Website: https://lawrencecentral.ltschools.org/
Location: 7300 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-964-7400
Twitter: @lcbearsguidance