Direct services are provided through “one-on-one” student/counselor interaction and implemented through classroom instruction, individual planning, and responsive services.
Classroom Instruction/Individual Planning Core Curriculum
The guidance and counseling curriculum is delivered to all grade levels via guidance classes which meet once every 10-day cycle. These guidance classes help students create strong relationships with their peers, teachers, families and school counselors. The curriculum focuses on social-emotional health, academic development and career and vocation discernment. Students attend class meetings once a cycle during which the focus is on relationship building, recognizing anti-bullying conduct, developing respectful behavior, and empathy.
LHS counseling Direct Services by grade level:
Grade 9 - Topics include study skills, test-taking, goal setting, cyber safety, suicide prevention, chemical use prevention, course planning, career interest inventory and post-secondary planning. Students will take the NWEA test in the fall.
Grade 10 - Students will further develop their test taking skills, with specific standardized test preparation. It is in this grade level that student portfolios begin to take shape. All students participate in the ACT Aspire test.
Grade 11 - Students become familiar with tools available in choosing a college, Juniors are encouraged to meet college reps, begin college visits, and sign up for college entrance exams. Students take the PSAT test in the fall and are encouraged to take the ACT test in the winter/spring.
Grade 12 - Seniors will continue to explore their post high school options. Emphasis will be given to the college/university search, as well as applications, essays, scholarships and financial aid. Students are required to complete an education resume and senior advisory conference prior to graduation.
