LNHS Counselor Connection
Friday, April 17th, 2020
Celebrating Our Wildcats
Outstanding Staff Recognized
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for all you do for our students,
families and community!
The 2019-20 Lawrence North Teacher of the Year—Kelly Britton
The 2019-20 Lawrence North Classified Employee of the Year—Pascale Socks
❤️❤️❤️
Celebrating Senior Student-Athletes
LN Baseball Players Recognized
Congratulations to: Ethan Butterfield, P; Marcus Goodpaster, 1B-P; Ty Johnson, P; Nick Taylor, LF-P
Coming Soon -- SENIOR YARD SIGNS
Seniors...and PARENTS of Seniors...
You will be receiving information in the upcoming days about
SENIOR YARD SIGNS
to celebrate YOUR senior in the LN Class of 2020.
Listen for the call (and email) from Mr. Crousore with information about where and when to pick-up your LN Senior Sign.
eLearning Projects
LN Grad Wins Scholarship
Through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, Ann will receive $7,500 annually (up to $30,000 total) for committing to teach in Indiana for at least five years after graduating college.
Ann is the future educator Indiana needs! Congrats!!!
Celebrating LN Alumni
"The Biomed program introduced me to the wide array of careers that are available in the sciences and set the foundation for me to confidently explore my options and excel in many fields of research."
Olivia Franklin
Lawrence North High School - Class of 2011
Winston-Salem State University Class of 2015: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Idaho State University Class of 2018: Master of Science in Anthropology
Starting PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Fall 2020
And Go Cats Food Pantry
@And-Go-Cats-Food-Pantry
You may also mail a check to:
LNHS
c/o And Go Cats Food Pantry
7802 Hague Road
Indianapolis, IN, 46256
All donations will be used to resupply the food pantry with food and toiletry items for our families, including fresh produce and meats/protein.
THANK YOU
Updates and Reminders
Please visit the LT Schools website for official updates and information regarding the LT response to the quickly changing directives we are all experiencing.
Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch will continue in April and technology assistance will be available at Lawrence North: Mondays--April 20th and 27th.
*11:00-1:00 SACK LUNCH PICK-UP (5-days/student)
*11:00-2:00 Building open for Chromebook/tech support -- Door #4
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STUDENT eLEARNING SCHEDULE :
Every MONDAY & WEDNESDAY will be GREEN DAYS with students expected to "virtually attend" assigned classes for GREEN DAYS.
Every TUESDAY & THURSDAY will be RED DAYS with students expected to "virtually attend" assigned classes for RED DAYS.
Every FRIDAY will be a STAFF-ONLY DAY with staff available to answer student questions, grade assignments, plan and update all of the Canvas platforms, etc.
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WORK PERMITS
Intent to Employ/A-1 - State Form 896 (The Indiana Dept. of Labor has suspended enforcement of the requirement for employers to have on-file work permits for minor employees until May 1, 2020.)
Work permits will not be processed at Lawrence North until further notice.
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SENIORS - SENIORS - SENIORS
Read all of the IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU posted below in the SENIOR SECTION
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AP Classes--students enrolled in an AP CLASS should check the AP teachers' Canvas sites CAREFULLY for updated information about AP course content and testing. College Board has made adjustments to curricula for their AP courses and our LN teachers are working to incorporate those adjustments. STAY INFORMED so you are best prepared for adjustments to your AP coursework.
ACP Classes--students enrolled in ACP dual credit classes through IU WILL BE REQUIRED to take a FINAL EXAM. Please contact your ACP teacher for full details about remaining requirements for this college-level course.
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REMINDER -- EMAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE A PRIORITY DURING THIS CLOSURE.
Resources for Families During the School Closure
- Families in need of Food, Clothing, Mental Health Supports, Health Care, Housing Assistance, Utility Assistance and more—DIAL 2-1-1 from your phone (24 hours a day) to be connected to the resource(s) you need. Information/resources also available online at https://in211.communityos.org/
- Lawrence Township Communication regarding COVID-19 impact, eLearning, and more: https://www.ltschools.org/announcements/coronavirus-preparedness-(1)
- INTERNET ACCESS -- several providers are offering free or low-fee internet service to families with K-12 students using eLearning during the COVID-19 school closures. Contact the providers to determine your coverage area and if you qualify. As always...read the fine print for any fees applied at the end of a free-usage or free-trial period.
- Comcast Internet Essentials
- Spectrum Internet Assist
- LN WiFi is accessible on student accounts from the LN parking lot. Students/families are allowed to park in the lot to access WiFi, but MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE CAR at all times.
Resources for Mental, Social and Emotional Support
#StayHome
Student Scheduling for 2020-2021
***STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK EMAIL ACCOUNTS REGULARLY as counselors are corresponding via email with questions and updates about scheduling.***
LTec Summer School
Join our "BAND" to stay connected to LN updates
Remember the "Remind" app? Ah, the LN counselors really liked the convenience of Remind for texting information out...because teenagers DO text when they don't always read email. Unfortunately, Remind went from FREE to expensive, forcing us to move on.
And then...along came "BAND"...
Download the app--available for Apple and androids--and then JOIN OUR LN BANDS to stay connected to information important for your high school student...PARENTS...you are invited to JOIN OUR BANDS, too:
CLASS OF 2021 (Current juniors)
SENIOR SPECIFICS
Graduation Orders with Herff Jones
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENT ORDERS and GRADUATION CAP & GOWN PICK UP
Due to the closure of all school buildings, the dates to pick up senior announcements AND caps/gowns have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates.
CURRENTLY, LN WILL GRADUATE SENIORS ON JUNE 2nd AS PLANNED.
Seniors may continue to place orders for graduation items through the Herff Jones website.
Seniors and parents of seniors...there are MANY items to choose from, but the only required purchase is the graduation cap and gown which is priced at $35. Please note, Herff Jones pricing INCREASES as we get closer to graduation. Reserve a cap and gown now at the lowest available price if planning to participate in graduation ceremonies June 2nd.
FAFSA DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SELECT GROUPS
*SENIORS...the FAFSA deadline has been extended for 21st Century Scholars and Frank O'Bannon Scholars. It is CRITICAL students complete the FAFSA to be considered for any financial aid awards. Funds are nearly gone...do NOT delay in submitting your FAFSA.
Senior Graduation Survey
College Admission Sessions
*SENIORS...several universities will be holding ZOOM meetings for their admitted Lawrence North seniors. COMPLETE YOUR GRAD SURVEY and keep an eye on your email for information about how to attend the scheduled meetings.
***Purdue University
***Ball State University
***IUPUI
***Indiana State University
with other colleges/universities in process of scheduling Zooms for YOU
College Decision Day
*SENIORS...we are planning a COLLEGE DECISION DAY MEDIA BLAST for May 1st like we did last year...we NEED YOUR SENIOR PICS. Take a photo of YOU in your college gear, military gear, work gear or with a SIGN stating your destination for next year...email the photo to Ms. Sivertson or Bethany Dayton
This is for EVERY SINGLE SENIOR...headed to COLLEGE, MILITARY, TECHNICAL TRAINING or the WORK FORCE. We want EVERY SINGLE FACE INCLUDED...so get your gear/sign, take a pic and SEND IT IN!
Senior Resources:
COLLEGE and CAREER INFO
Summer Programming and College Campus Visits
Visit the ADMISSIONS WEBSITE(S) of the colleges of interest to see how you can make a VIRTUAL VISIT and keep your college planning on schedule.
Summer Programming...many summer programs have been cancelled, but some are still on schedule. STAY CONNECTED to the information sites for any summer programs in which your student is enrolled or interested in attending.
Virtual HBCU Tour
Get registered to take a tour, TOMORROW...Saturday, April 18th. Details below.
Scholarships
JUNIORS -- ACT SIX for YOU
Harvest Girls International Scholarship
IUYA -- Undocumented Students Scholarship
This year, we will be awarding ten $1,000 scholarships for undocumented students pursuing higher education. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2020 and the online application form is available through this link.
2020 Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Application
Interested students may learn more and apply for the Omega Psi Phi Scholarship here.
Scholarship Deadlines Extended
Rotary Club Scholarships
SUBMIT ASAP to be considered for these scholarships.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or a Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Forty-seven scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $7,200 for 2020-2021 academic school year.
All Applicants Must:
· * Provide a copy of the 2020-2021 FAFSA Student Aid Report. FAFSA CLOSES ON APRIL 15th...do NOT miss this deadline.
· * Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of Fall 2019 grades and cumulative GPA. Available on PARCHMENT.COM
· *Deadline is April 27th, 2020
KIA Great Unknowns
Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) has established a Great Unknowns scholarship program to assist students who plan to pursue a college undergraduate degree in one of the following discipline areas: Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math (STEAM).
Our goal is to discover and reward students who embody the spirit of “Give It Everything,” and help them pursue their academic dreams.
This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without attention to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.
Deadline is APRIL 30th.
UNCF Scholarship Fund
The United Negro College Fund has helped more than 500,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. Visit the website and apply for scholarships open for the 2020-2021 school year.
Career Information
Indiana Career Explorer
It's FREE...it's INFORMATIVE...and it's a solid planning tool for your child as s/he makes plans about the future.
College Admissions Testing
Testing Cancellations
CANCELLED:
May 2nd SAT
Students registered for the April 4th ACT or the May 2nd SAT must reschedule their test date.
To reschedule either the SAT or ACT, please use the contact information below.
SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/ or 866-630-9305
ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html or 319-337-1270
Programs and Opportunities
Parenting Teens
Taking Care of YOU During the Pandemic
There are all sorts of jokes and memes circulating on social media about parents as teachers. For many, the struggle is REAL. As if all of the losses in our world due to COVID-19 aren't enough of a life interruption, the roles of parent, teacher, non-stop roommate are all intertwined. This new reality will NOT last forever...but there is also stress in not knowing when it will end.
A huge key in taking care of YOU during all of this uncertainty is to focus on the things in your life you CAN control and to release those aspects in your life OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. It often seems easier said than done, so here are 50 Simple Ways to Take Care of YOU during the Pandemic...and after we begin to return from quarantining.
Athletics
LN Sports
Up-to-date information is always available for ALL of our athletics on the LN WILDCATS website.
LN Wildcats Online Store
Get your officially licensed LN Wildcats gear at the LN Sideline Store! Lawrence Township has teamed up with Adidas and Team Pride Athletics to provide our athletes and fans officially licensed Lawrence North apparel. Check out the official online store right here or on our website:
Lawrence North High School
Website: http://lawrencenorth.ltschools.org/
Location: 7802 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: 3179647700
Facebook: facebook.com/LawrenceNorthHighSchool