LHS Counselor Newsletter
Fall Issue (September-October 2021)
School is in full swing!
It is hard to imagine that we have been in school for six weeks now. Hope that everyone is working hard to turn in class work and checking on grades. Remember to login into Skyward or download the Skyward app for free to your phones. Also, keep in mind that at the nine weeks, grades will post to your high school transcript for colleges, employers, and military recruiters to see. In addition, reach out to your teachers now especially if you are behind so you can get caught up and get that credit for the class. Earning credits = graduating on time!
Keep Connected with Us!
Lewisville HS Twitter Feed
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Lewisville HS School Website
Attention Seniors!
Bookmark this website page for important information such as pictures, graduation information, and senior events. Lewisville High School Seniors
Attention Junior Early Grads!
Senior Fall Checklist---Post-Secondary Options
Take standardized tests (if applicable)---
(Re-)take the SAT/ACT, SAT subject tests, and AP
Tests. Or consider test-optional colleges.
Start college applications early---
Most early decisoin/action deadlines are in November 1stFill out scholarship applications---
Scholarship opportunities are out there but takes time to apply. Please visit the LHS Counseling Website for the latest scholarship updates, deadlines, and search engines to get that money! LHS Counseling Scholarships and Financial AidLHS Senior Information Packet---
All the information regarding graduation, cap and gown, senior pics, and so much more is in the packet. Please visit the LHS Senior Website for this info.
How do I get financial aid and scholarships?
October 1st...
You can now file for your FAFSA. Both the student and one parent need to apply. If you haven’t already, please visit the FAFSA website, FSA ID, to apply for a FSA ID. Your FSA ID can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your Federal Student Aid records online.
FAFSA WORKSHOP
Prior to attending, please create your Student FSA ID. An absolute MUST step in order to begin your FAFSA Application. How do I create an account (FSA ID username and password?)
Texas Application for State Financial Aid Introduction Video
Scholarship Engines
Build an account and let them do the searching for you.
1. Scholly
2. College Board Scholarship Search
3. Fastweb
4. Scholarships.com
5. Cappex
6. Chegg
7. Niche
8. Peterson’s
9. Department of Labor
10. Look locally
Go.LISD Email Account...
Check your student email! Most times this the quickest and easiest way to get scholarship information out to students. Applying for scholarships is about grit and determination. The time will be well spent when you are award the scholarship. No scholarship is too small. In the end they all add up.
Work-Study Programs...
Work-Study is a need-based form of Financial Aid that you earn through on or off-campus employment and receive in the form of a paycheck. The intent of the Work-Study Program is to encourage part-time employment and reduce the amount of loan debt incurred while attending college. Work-Study does so by paying a portion of your salary thus making it more advantageous for an employer to hire you. Lastly, any earnings made under work-study do not count against your aid eligibility when filling out the next year’s FAFSA or California Dream Act application.
As Mentioned Above in Senior Check List...
Visit the LHS Counseling Website for the latest scholarship updates, deadlines, and search engines to get that money! LHS Counseling Scholarships and Financial Aid
Interested in earning scholarships now??!! Check out Raise.me today!
Junior Information for the Fall
Take your practice standardized test, and
decide on ACT vs. SAT. Take the PSAT in October.
Decide whether the SAT vs ACT highlights your strengths more.Begin your scholarship search---
As busy as junior year seems, it gets even crazier
senior year! So start researching for scholarships now.
LHS Counseling Scholarships and Financial AidKeep involved, and begin to lead---
Try to gain leadership roles in your extracurricular,
sports, or community service activities. If you are not in any activities,
now is the time to join and get those on your resume for next year.Compare your post-secondary options---
Think about all the options and see what is the best fit for you:
vocational-technical school, two-year community college,four-year university/college, or military options.
Check out CHOICES 360 in your L-Hub to explore these options!
CHOICES 360....Explore careers, plan your high school education, plan for college, and search
Get Involved!
Skyward
Student Canvas Login Instructions
There are two easy ways for a student to log in to Canvas, through the Canvas student app, and through the Learning Hub. The Learning Hub link is available through the Student Resources page on the lisd.net website, and will automatically log the student into Canvas when they select the link.
To log in via the app:
Open the Canvas – Student app
Select Find my school
Start typing out Lewisville ISD in the search field (inred) and select it when it comes up (in blue)
The student should see the in the login field- showing LISD
The student needs to log in with their LISD username and password (not their email address)
Helpful LHS Resources
Homepage LHS Counseling
Link to reoccurring Scholarships
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Victoria Tutt
Registrar Last names A-M
Email: tuttv@lisd.net
Elizabeth Nash
Registrar Last names N-Z
Email: nashe@lisd.net
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Holly Spinks
Testing Coordinator
Email: spinksh@lisd.net
LHS Testing Webpage: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9335
SAT, ACT, AP TESTING, STAAR Testing during COVID-19
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Andrea Sholin
Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Email: sholina@lisd.net
Transcript Request
The Lewisville High School Counseling Staff
Maria Ortiz
AVID & Dual Credit Students
Email: ortizm@lisd.net
Claudia Smith
Email:
smithclaudia@lisd.net
Yvette Swain
Email: swainl@lisd.net
Dianna Alagood
Email: alagoodb@lisd.net
Jamie Pulpaneck
Email: pulpaneckj@lisd.net
Erin Somers
Email: somerse@lisd.net
Shaily Mosby
Email: mosbys@lisd.net
Debbie Lewis
Email: lewisdl@lisd.net
Joann Short
Email: shortj@lisd.net