LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
NEWSLETTER MARCH 2020
Junior/Senior Handbook, Registration, FAFSA, Scholarships, Counselor emails, Transcript request, College and Career info and more........
CALENDAR EVENT FOR MARCH 23. 10am- 2pm
Anti-Vaping Exhibit
Lewisville High School is pleased to be one of 10 high schools in Texas asked to host a traveling exhibit created for the Texas Department of State Health Services to support its new tobacco awareness and vaping prevention campaign.
The exhibit’s purpose is in line with our school’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness among students about the negative health effects of vaping and to encourage teens to quit using vaping products.
The exhibit will be showcased and open to students on Monday, March 23, 2020 from 10am – 2pm on the Main Campus Cafeteria stage and will feature social media influencer content, interactive elements, and campaign messaging designed to appeal to a teen audience.
Vaping is a serious health concern. Almost one in five Texas high school students has vaped in the last 30 days, and vaping rates have gone up every year.
Facts about vaping:
- E-cigarettes contain more than 31 chemicals, including nicotine, which is highly addictive and can affect brain development.
- One e-cigarette pod contains about the same amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes.
- Buying tobacco and vaping products while under age 21 is illegal in Texas.
Visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vaping/ to learn more.
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE TESTING (TSI)-SIGN UP after SPRING BREAK
LHS will be hosting the test the week of April13th-17th.
SIGN UP after SPRING BREAK thru link sent to student email.
TSI is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Part of the program is an assessment to determine your basic skills in reading, mathematics and writing.
See exemptions to determine if you are exempt from TSI requirements.
All credit students who are not TSI exempt are required by law to take an assessment test approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). MORE INFO:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS G-FORCE
The UNT G-Force are college students who will once again be visiting LHS for this spring term. These current college students are available to answer any college or financial aid questions. Students can access the G-Force by visiting the College Room, F207, during block lunch (11:25-12:25) on the following Fridays:
April 3rd- LAST VISIT FOR THE YEAR
2020 SENIORS- Visit your college portal for information pertaining to your admission status and other pertinent information. Don't forget to register for dorms too!
COLLEGE VISITS
Whether you meet them at a college fair or on a campus visit, college reps genuinely enjoy talking to high school students and answering questions about their college. The following questions will help start a good dialogue:
What academic programs is your college most known for?
How would you describe the kids that go there? Where do most of them come from?
Where do kids hang out on campus?
What happens on weekends—are there things to do on campus or in town, or do most kids go home?
Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life?
What are the housing options for freshmen?
Do many students live off campus?
Is there a sports complex or fitness center?
What are the most popular clubs and activities?
What’s the security like on campus?
What’s the surrounding area like? Is it easy to get around?
What are the most popular majors?
How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
What support services are available (academic advisers, tutors, etc.)?
Do I need to bring my own computer?
What is the average financial aid award given to first-year students?
What’s the faculty like? How accessible are they outside of class?
Are there opportunities for internships?
Is there job placement help for graduates?
Can I have your contact information in case I think of any other questions?