Counseling NewsFlash

Announcements 11.21.22

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UPCOMING EVENTS

9th grade ICAP Visits

LHS counselors will be visiting with all freshman sciences classes on November 15th and 17th to discuss students Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP). Students will be able to work on their four year course plans as well as career goals. Students will also be asked to pick which of the three diplomas they want to pursue. After students choose, they will be allowed to change their mind if their plans change.

To access information about the 3 diploma types, please click HERE.

10th Grade ICAP Visits

LHS counselors will be visiting with all sophomore sciences classes on Nov 29th or Dec 1st to discuss students ICAP or Individual Career & Academic Plan. Students will be able to work on their four year course plans as well as career goals. They will be able to revise their ICAP yearly should they choose to do so.
Missouri Boys & Missouri Girls State

Missouri Boys & Missouri Girls State

The American Legion Boys State of Missouri and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Missouri Girls State are statewide leadership and citizen training programs for students who have completed their junior year and have distinguished themselves as leaders in their school. Missouri Boys/Girls State is a 1 week summer experience on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO held June 24 -July 1, 2023.


Click Here to view the flyer for more detailed information.


Note: Students can self-select by filling out the application but must be nominated by LHS. The number of students who can go is dependent upon the number of available sponsorships.

Interested?
Come to an Information Session on December 7th during Connect 30. Sign up in Flex Manager today!

Ready to Apply?
Apply Online:

Girls State www.missourigirlsstate.org
Boys State www.moboysstate.org

Missouri Boys & Missouri Girls State

Volunteers Needed

Students are needed to be models for a cultural fashion show at the LPS Cultural Enrichment Celebration on November 30 at LNHS. The fashion show is sponsored by Cultural Crossroads, an organization which honors the rich cultural diversity of our community. The fashion show's purpose is to bring awareness while giving credit to the culture behind each clothing item. Interested students may reach out to Ms. Wiederholt or Mrs. Peck at Liberty High School as soon as possible.

Interested in Engineering?

Check out Burns and McDonald's program Your World Empowered scheduled for December 6! Virtual or in-person is available to learn about the world of engineering and architecture! Click HERE for registration details.
US Naval Academy

US Naval Academy

Students interested in attending the US Naval Academy are encouraged to attend the session on 11/27 at 1PM at the National World War 1 Museum in Kansas City. Email gilgour42@gmail.com to RSVP.
US Naval Academy

SCHOLARSHIPS

Community Scholarship Program

Community Scholarship Program

Liberty Public School District is proud to bring back the Community Scholarship Program again this year!

The Community Scholarship Program is a program designed to provide seniors in our community with over 35 scholarship opportunities in 3 easy steps. We have partnered with some amazing organizations that want to help our Liberty High School and Liberty North High School seniors advance their education. Scholarships will be available to students who want to attend college and trade schools. The application opens December 1, 2022. Click HERE for more information.
Community Scholarship Program
KC SCHOLARS is Coming!

KC SCHOLARS is Coming!

Freshmen and Juniors! The KC Scholars Application will open January 9th! Click HERE to find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the Scholarship Application.
KC SCHOLARS is Coming!
Local Scholarships Available

Local Scholarships Available

Local & Regional Scholarships continue to come in! Check your Naviance Account under the College Tab and select Scholarship Search to see what is available. You might set a reminder to check back each week! Remember Scholarships are available for many different reasons, not just merit based.
Local Scholarships Available

Grow Your Own Teacher Program

Applications are now available for the LPS Grow Your Own Teacher Program! The program is designed for students of color who will be graduates of the Liberty Public Schools and are interested in pursuing careers in education. Components of the program include: financial support, professional learning seminars, work experiences, mentor support and job placement upon successful completion of all requirements for teacher certification and criteria of the program. Interested in Teaching as a profession? Click HERE for more information!

ONGOING

Career Center Shadows!

Sophomores & Juniors interested in attending one of our career centers next year can now sign up to shadow their program of interest! Shadows are required as part of the application process. Please see Mrs. Allison in the counseling center to set up a shadow. More information can be found on our website HERE
Schedule Changes

Schedule Changes

The second semester is quickly approaching!
All schedule change request forms are due by January 6 at 3PM. We are unable to change FLEX hours to accommodate requests. Schedules change requests are not guaranteed due to minimal course availability. Requests to switch teachers or hours for classes are unable to be accommodated.
Schedule Changes
LHS TUTORING OPTIONS

LHS TUTORING OPTIONS

Teachers Visit with your teacher for their specific Tutoring availability. Typically before and after school during their contracted time.

Academic Labs during FLEX Time Sign up in your FLEX Manager for an Academic Lab!

Connect 30 Every Wednesday tutoring is available from 1:45-2:15pm. Check FLEX Manager to sign up in your needed content area.

A+ Tutor Reach out to Jane Wolfley or Dave McDorman, A+ Coordinators.

Tutoring Club
Tutoring club is a free resource for students at LHS to get extra help or simply refine their skills through subject-certified student tutors. Sign up HERE.

Outside Tutoring HERE is a list of tutors outside of our school. Please note these individuals charge a tutoring fee.

LHS TUTORING OPTIONS

VISITS THIS WEEK!

MO Air National Guard

Monday, Nov. 21st, 11:30am

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Army National Guard

Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 11:30am

Cafeteria