Counseling Center NewsLetter
November, 2021
Contact Information
Tammy Vogler (D-Hen) ext. 4021
April Marquez (Her-McC) ext. 4019
Vince Ahrens (McD-Sh) ext. 4020
Kerry Stites (Si-Z) ext. 4018
Carrie Rodebush, Administrative Assistant ext. 4103
Melissa King, College/Scholarship Coord., ext 4003
Carrie Beamer, Registrar ext. 4017
Kristin Scharlau Educational Therapist ext. 4032
Christy Dabalos - IB & AP Coordinator ext. 4061
Veronica Scott - A+ Coordinator ext. 4056
Jennifer Lightfoot - A+ Administrative Assistant ext. 4057
Counseling Fax (816) 986-4116
Email: carrie.rodebush@lsr7.net
Website: http://lswhs.lsr7.org/counseling/
Location: 2600 SW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
Phone: (816)986-4103
Twitter: @LSWCounseling
Upcoming Dates
- November 1st - Summit Technology Academy Application Opens
- November 1st - Herndon/Southland Caps Application Opens
- November 1st & 2nd - No School - Teacher Professional Development Days
- November 3rd - Cass Career Center Open House 4:00 - 7:00 PM (Available Programs: EMT, Fire Science, Agriculture)
- November 4th - HBCU Informational Panel & Discussion @Stansberry Leadership Center 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- November 3rd & 4th - Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
- November 5th - No School
- November 8th - Early College Program Application Opens (Formerly Innovation Track)
- November 9th - A+ Training - 2:30 PM - Bateman Hall
- November 11th - Summit Technology Academy Open House 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- November 11th - MIC Early College Program Information Session (10th Grade) 6:30 - 7:30
- November 16th - Community Resource Expo @ Missouri Innovation Campus 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- November 18th - Early College Program Visit Day - 10:30 - 12:00 @ MCC-LV
- November 19th - ASVAB-CEP Testing - Lecture Hall @ 8:30 - Arrive by 8:15 AM
- November 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
Full Calendar Available on the LSW Counseling Website: http://lswhs.lsr7.org/counseling/
Stay Up To Date - College Representative Visits
ATTN: Juniors and Seniors!
College Reps have been contacting LSW and filling up our calendar! To save your seat to visit with a college rep from a school you are interested in attending, please visit Naviance. Under the What's New section is a list of all the college representatives that have scheduled a date and time to attend. All you have to do is RSVP in Naviance. This will be your pass out of class to come to the Counseling Center at the specific time and date to visit. At this time, visits will be in small groups and will be in the Counseling Conference Room.
Some visits that are scheduled now:
- November 9th - Missouri Western State University @ 9:00 AM
- November 9th - William Jewell College @ 10:00 AM
- November 10th - Palm Beach Atlantic University @ 10:00 AM
- November 15th - University of Saint Mary @ 1:15 PM
Are You Interested in the Seal of Biliteracy?
Registration is currently open until November 1 for the Seal of Biliteracy for any senior that is enrolled in a Modern Language course, completed at least the 4th year of a Modern Language course or has a home language other than English in which the student is able to read, write, listen and speak. For more information, contact the LSW Coordinator Anthony Dabalos at anthony.dabalos@lsr7.net.
The Holidays are quickly approaching
Are you interested in learning more about the Early College Program through MCC-LV?
See and learn more about the early college program for LSR7 students!
- Presentation by the Innovation Track Coordinator Mrs. Erin Barnett
- Small group campus tours by MCC-LV staff
- Current Innovation Track student Panel Q&A
International Baccalaureate (IB) Information
LSR7 Community Resource Expo!
Your family will be able to get connected with resource providers in the following areas:
- Independent Living
- Recreation/Leisure
- Post Secondary Education
- Employment
This event is being hosted by the district Special Education Department on November 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Missouri Innovations Campus.
Are You Thinking of Joining the Military after Graduation?
The ASVAB CEP is a complete career planning program. Students are given the opportunity to take the ASVAB at NO COST and NO COMMITMENT to Military Service. The ASVAB also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian.
Students Grades 10th, 11th, and 12th are eligible to come and take the test on Friday November 19th. Students MUST sign up by Thursday November 11th.
To Sign up to take the ASVAB either Click Here or stop by the Counseling Center to sign up.
Space is Limited
Test will start at 8:30 AM please arrive NO LATER than 8:15 AM
Did You Miss Our FASFA Information Night?
Lee's Summit West Counseling Center Website FASFA Information
Two Different Opportunities to Gather Information on HBCU!
Have You Heard About ProDeo?
To learn more about ProDeo go to their website by clicking this link.
If interested in participating in their activities fill out the application on their website.
Some activities they have planned can be seen below.
Is your student interested in participating in collegiate athletics?
NCAA
College bound athletes first enrolling in an NCAA school need to meet new academic rules to practice, compete and receive scholarships during their first year. Please review the following documents for more information.
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/IE_Brochure.pdf
For help calculating Core Course GPA, please visit:
https://www.clearinghousecalculator.org/login.php
Click on Free New Member Account to create an account. Enter the following information to register:
School ID: 261903
School Code: 706139006
NAIA
Students planning to attend an NAIA school will need to register with NAIA and meet eligibility criteria for this division of play.
If you have questions about eligibility, please see your counselor for more information.
Naviance Student Junior/Senior Checklist
Seniors: Are you fully utilizing the benefits of Naviance Student? There are many features available to you that can help you in your post-secondary journey. We have listed just four of many features available to you on Naviance Student. Let Naviance help navigate your future!
Juniors: Now is a great time to start making post-secondary plans! It is also a great time to start making college visits. Most of these can be scheduled by visiting college websites. Be sure you check admission requirements so you can make sure you are prepared for admission to the universities of your choice! (You will not be applying or sending transcripts until you are a senior).
https://student.naviance.com/main
Students log in with the same log-in as PowerSchool.
Complete SuperMatch
Click on Colleges
Click on Find your Fit
Click on SuperMatch
Complete the Super Match College Search
College Representative Visits- Sign up to visit with college admissions representatives when they visit LSW
From the home screen, navigate to the middle section under What’s New
Click Show More for a full listing
Click on more info for a detailed listing
Click Register to sign up to visit with the college representative
Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to register
Check Scholarships
Click Scholarships
Click Scholarships and Money
Check this list weekly and apply for scholarships
Send Transcripts
When you submit an application to a university, you will need to request an official transcript to be sent.
Click Colleges
Click Apply to College
Click Manage Transcripts
Click the Red + button
Click College Application Transcript
Are you looking to complete your Required Community Service Hours?
Harvesters
Hillcrest Ministries Thrift
Lee's Summit Social Services
Lee's Summit Animal Shelter
Salvation Army Thrift Store
PTA and Booster Club Efforts
Special Olympics
City and County Parks and Recreation activities such as clean-up efforts and/or children's camps
Titan A+ Program
The A+ Program at Lee’s Summit West strives to ensure that students are prepared for and successful in life beyond high school. The A+ Program works to provide students with continuous and progressive career information throughout the students’ years at Lee’s Summit West. It also focuses on ensuring that students have course offerings that prepare them for their paths after high school. And finally, the A+ Program helps to make courses rigorous and relevant to the world outside the classroom.
Graduates of designated A+ schools who successfully complete the requirements of the A+ Program may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of tuition and general fees while attending a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school on a full-time basis. The A+ Program may provide these educational incentives provided state funds are appropriated by the legislature. The PLUS stands for financial incentives designed to aid students who wish to continue their education beyond high school and prepare for success!
Please contact A+ Coordinator Veronica Scott at: veronica.scott@lsr7.net or 816-986-4056. You can also contact Jennifer Lightfoot, A+ Secretary at jennifer.lightfoot@lsr7.net or 816-986-4057.
Seniors - College Readiness Timeline for Winter!
Juniors - College Readiness Timeline for Winter
PSAT scores will be available on December 7th and students should be able to access scores using the email address they reported on their answer sheet. After students have their scores they can stop by the Counseling Center to pick up their test booklet.
MSEP - Midwest Student Exchange Program
The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable for non-resident students. By enrolling in MSEP at a participating institution, you will receive a reduced tuition rate—giving you a wider range of education options for your education dollars. Over one hundred colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have opened their doors to each others’ citizens by offering REDUCED TUITION RATES
Questions? For more information and contact information CLICK HERE
Tutoring Resources
At LSW:
English Tutoring:
After school in Room 2138 2:30-3:30 pm Monday - Thursday
Khan Academy: Free, online tutoring for all levels math, science, and history.
ProDeo: Free Tutoring Available Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30 - 5:00 PM. Click the link to find out more about ProDeo and what they offer teens. (There is an application to become a student member at ProDeo, when on the ProDeo website - Click the 'TEENS' tab and then click the Teen Application button that is about half way down the page.)
Tutoring Available at Mid-Continent Public Library
Tutor.com: For those who may benefit from additional online tutoring, the Library offers free, real-time tutoring services in more than 25 academic subjects, including math, science, social studies, English, and foreign languages, through Tutor.com. In addition to live help, Tutor.com also provides complimentary standardized test preparation services. Watch this brief video to learn more.
If you have more questions regarding tutoring, please contact your counselor.
ACT Dates and Prep Courses
- ACT Test Dates and Registration: actstudent.org
- NEW! ACT now offering a 7th test date in July.
- Family Connections- Students can log onto their Naviance Student (Formerly -Family Connections) Account and access a wealth of free ACT Practice/Prep called "Naviance Test Prep".
- Junior and Senior students can take a course called "ACT Prep" as one of their elective classes at LSW. This class is a semester long class and offers content, test strategy, and test practice.
- After school ACT Prep Classes Offered in November, January, and March. The cost is $40. Flyers available in the Counseling Center. Register with Ms. King ext. 4003
LSR7 Educational Therapist
LSWHS Educational Therapist: Kristin Scharlau, ext.4032
The Educational Therapist's role is to link students and families with resources and provide support. They also provide educational individual and group therapy to students within the school setting. If you would like to receive more information about how our Education Therapist may be able to help you or your family, please feel free to complete our School Social Work Services Form or print off a downloadable form and turn it into your student’s counselor. Once it is received, our Educational Therapist will contact you.