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LHS Counseling Connection Newsletter - Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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LHS Counseling Connection
Working Together, Providing Opportunities for Excellence
September 15, 2021
Student Services Staff and Contact Information
LHS Counselor Contact Information
Students Last Name
Counselor
Counselors Email
A-C
Ms. Kathy Becker
katherine.becker@fcps.org
D-J
Mr. Chris O'Brien
christopher.obrien@fcps.org
K-Q
Mrs. Jessica McDonald
jessica.mcdonald
@fcps.org
R-Z
Ms. Renata Emery
renata.emery@fcps.org
Additional Student Service Staff Contact Information
Behavioral Support Specialist
Ms. Rebecca Howes
rebecca.howes@fcps.org
Registrar
Ms. Kirstin Reggio
kirstin.reggio@fcps.org
Secretary
Ms. Kim Failor
kimberly.failor@fcps.org
Opportunities, News, and Information
Freshman/Sophomore Workshop - Tuesday, September 21
The LHS Counselors will be hosting an informational night for 9th and 10th grade students and their parents/ guardian on
Tuesday, September 21 at 7 pm.
They will review graduation requirements, FCPS specialized programs (CTC, AFA, NJROTC), college and career readiness, and post-secondary planning, in the LHS Auditorium.
Need to meet with your counselor?
Sign up to meet with your counselor H
ERE
Students who wish to meet one-on-one with their counselor should complete the above Google Form. I
n-person and google meet appointments, when necessary, will be scheduled during student non-academic classes when possible. Passes will be distributed to students as soon as their counselor is able to meet with them.
PSAT Exam
The PSAT Tests will be given on
Wednesday, October 13th
during the school day.
.
We strongly encourage 10th and 11th grade students to consider signing up to take the PSAT.
DO NOT WAIT! THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21! SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Please click here to register
.
Financial Aid Evening Program
Did you miss last week's Financial Aid Evening Program?
Check out a copy of the presentation here!
Food Backpack Program
LHS is happy to team with the Food Backpack Program (FBP) again this year. The FBP is a group of local churches who provide food to school-age children each weekend. Each Friday, starting in mid September, students who register will receive a bag of food to take home that includes easy to prepare food/snacks. The program is open to all LHS students, and is strictly confidential. Email
rebecca.howes@fcps.org
to register today!
FCPS Academy of Fine Arts
The Academy of Fine Arts (AFA) at Governor Thomas Johnson High School offers FCPS high school students in grades 10-12, with an interested in the arts, the opportunity to take exceptional classes in:
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Theatre
Sculpture/Ceramics
Photography
Dance
Musical Theatre
Drawing and Painting
Computer Graphics
Students who do wish to participate in person must either drive themselves or have a parent/guardian drop them off. If students are unable to participate in person, AFA is offering a virtual Shadow Day in November.
For more information and to sign up to shadow a program, please visit
www.fcpsartsacademy.org
.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
ASVAB testing is being offered for grades 10th - 12th at Linganore High School on Thursday, November 11th.
Testing will begin promptly at 7:30 am in the Learning Commons. This 3-hour test is free and assesses a student's ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. It covers areas including science, word knowledge, mathematics, and mechanical comprehension. Test scores provide a snapshot of students strengths and weaknesses designed to help them engage in career exploration. To learn more about the ASVAB Career Exploration program go to
https://www.asvabprogram.com
.
If interested in taking the ASVAB test, register
here
by Thursday, November 4th. Please contact Ms. Failor at
kimberly.failor@fcps.org
or 240-566-9730 with any questions.
For Seniors, Senior
Parents or Guardian
Class of 2022 Workshop
If you were not able to attend the Senior Workshop, please check out the presentation here:
Class of 2022 Senior Workshop
.
College Applications
Please follow all steps outlined on the
LHS College Application Checklist
. All transcript requests for college applications will be processed through Naviance this year. Steps are outlined on the Application Checklist.
Individual Senior Counselor Meetings
Counselors are now scheduling individual conferences with 12th grade students. During this meeting, counselors review graduation requirements, the college application process, and post-secondary plans.
Students can complete this form to sign up for their meeting
.
Class of 2022 Website
https://www.lancerseniors.com/
University, College, and Military Information
Frederick Community College Fair--over 60 colleges and Universities
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
6:30- 8:00 pm
FCC Athletics Center (the gym)
https://www.frederick.edu/admissions/college-night.asp
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Registration is not required for students/parents.
College Visits
Colleges have begun to schedule visits for LHS students. This is an opportunity for students to meet as a small group with an admissions representative to hear about the school and ask questions. Please log into
Naviance
to sign up for these visits-under your college tab click on "College Visits” then Click “Register Now”.
College or University
Visit Date
Visit Time
Type of Visit
Hood College
Monday, Sept. 20
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
University of MD-College Park
Tuesday, Sept. 21
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Capitol Technology University
Monday, Sept. 27
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Susquehanna University
Tuesday, Sept. 28
10:50 -11:30 am
In-Person
University of MD - Balt. Co.
Wednesday, Sept 29
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Allegany College of Maryland
Thursday, Sept. 30
11:15 - 12 pm
In-Person
University of South Carolina
Tuesday, Oct. 5
10:20 - 11 am
Virtual
Virginia Tech
Wednesday, Oct. 6
7:30 - 8:15 am
In-Person
University of Toledo
Thursday, October 7
7:30 - 8:15 am
In-Person
Christopher Newport University
Friday, October 8
10:00 - 10:30 am
In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan
Monday, October 11
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
James Madison University
Friday, October 15
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Penn State-Mount Alto
Monday, October 18
10:20 - 11am
In-Person
Frederick Community College
Thursday, October 21
10:20 - 11:00 am
In-Person
WVU Potomac State College
Wednesday, October 27
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Mount Saint Mary's University
Thursday, October 28
10:20 - 11 am
In-Person
Carroll Community College
Thursday, Nov. 18
10:20-11 am
In-Person
Scholarship Information
Heismans High School Scholarship
https://heismanscholarship.com
Eligibility: High School Senior Athlete
Amount: $1,000.00 +
Meet Our Student Services Staff
My name is Chris O'Brien and this is my 4th year at Linganore High School and my 8th year as a high school counselor. I really enjoy being back in the building with our students and meeting with them one-on-one.
I grew up in Northeastern PA and went to Pitt. Although I love both places, Frederick is the perfect setting for me and my family. My wife, Gina, and I are very excited to have our twin daughters, Ruby and Violet, in kindergarten this school year.
We love to travel and consider ourselves to be amateur pop-up campers. I love baseball and was able to cross Dodger Stadium, Oracle Park, and Great American Ballpark off of my list this summer.
You can reach me at
Christopher.OBrien@fcps.org
.
Need Help?
Crisis Services - Dial 211
Help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe.
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
Help if you are thinking about suicide.
Maryland anonymous Tip Line - 1-833-632-7233
Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others’ safety, at risk.
Child Protective Services (CPS) - 301-600-2464
Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect.
http://education.fcps.org/lhs
LHS Student Services
12013 Old Annapolis Road
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-9730
Fax 240-566-9729
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