Special thanks to Mr. Don Shade, Regional Director for PHEAA, who came to speak with our parents and students last night for Financial Aid Night. If you missed it, please stop down to see us; we have LOTS of literature and resources to share!
Perhaps his biggest message was this: You pick a "safety school" for acceptance, so pick a financial "safety school" as well! Apply to at least one school that you can reasonably afford (like a state school or a commonwealth campus). That way, if you don't get as much money for your more-expensive schools, you have a fall back plan.
He also stressed the pitfalls of securing privately-funded loans to cover educational costs. If you consider this option anyway, please see us for useful resources about how to make the best decision on a private lender.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Recent Events
Hello, all!
We were happy to see that Open House was very well-attended on Tuesday night. It certainly didn't hurt that Mrs. Herman also had her Career Expo on the same night; that always draws a crowd from both middle and high school students. If you have questions or concerns resulting from your conversations with teachers, don't hesitate to give us a call.
College reps and military recruiters continue to visit us on a daily basis. Please listen for announcements, visit the Guidance page on the HS website, or stop in to view the list of upcoming visitations. These are great opportunities to learn more about your options for after high school.
Red Ribbon Week began on Monday. The theme for this year is, "Join the Fight Against Drugs!" Out SADD members were very busy handing out bracelets (instead of ribbons!) on Monday morning. Friday is the big Fall Festival at Schick Elementary, and many SADD members will venture there for part of the day to assist in the festivities. This will be the culmination of the Red Ribbon Week activities at Schick. Special thanks to Sgt Edwards, who is bringing a dogtag-making machine and will provide a dog tag for each elementary student with his/her name and the "Join the Fight Against Drugs!" theme imprinted on it.
Mark your calendars for November 10 at 6:30pm, when Don Shade from PHEAA will be in the library top speak with parents about financial aid. Especially considering today's economy, it's always good to be prepared for such an expense!
Take care!
We were happy to see that Open House was very well-attended on Tuesday night. It certainly didn't hurt that Mrs. Herman also had her Career Expo on the same night; that always draws a crowd from both middle and high school students. If you have questions or concerns resulting from your conversations with teachers, don't hesitate to give us a call.
College reps and military recruiters continue to visit us on a daily basis. Please listen for announcements, visit the Guidance page on the HS website, or stop in to view the list of upcoming visitations. These are great opportunities to learn more about your options for after high school.
Red Ribbon Week began on Monday. The theme for this year is, "Join the Fight Against Drugs!" Out SADD members were very busy handing out bracelets (instead of ribbons!) on Monday morning. Friday is the big Fall Festival at Schick Elementary, and many SADD members will venture there for part of the day to assist in the festivities. This will be the culmination of the Red Ribbon Week activities at Schick. Special thanks to Sgt Edwards, who is bringing a dogtag-making machine and will provide a dog tag for each elementary student with his/her name and the "Join the Fight Against Drugs!" theme imprinted on it.
Mark your calendars for November 10 at 6:30pm, when Don Shade from PHEAA will be in the library top speak with parents about financial aid. Especially considering today's economy, it's always good to be prepared for such an expense!
Take care!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Seniors, Apply NOW to Penn State
We are hearing seniors say, "Oh, it's early! I'll do my applications later." WRONG! As a general rule, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of acceptance. You don't have to apply "early decision" in order to simply submit your application early. Criteria get more stringent as the number of available spots decreases. This is particularly the case with Penn State branch campuses (like Altoona), where housing is at a premium, and there isn't enough for every freshman. So listen up! The earlier you apply, the better your chances of acceptance! DON'T PUT IT OFF! Come see your counselor if you need help throughout the process.
Anyone interested in joining a branch of the military, regardless of grade level, should be aware that we are giving the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) next Tuesday (the 22nd). Recruiters from the National Guard, Marines, Army, and Navy are scheduled to be here on that morning to help out. This is a GREAT time to meet a recruiter and get started in that process. See someone in the G.O. (that's Guidance Office), and we can connect you with the recruiter (s) of your choice on Tuesday.
Anyone interested in joining a branch of the military, regardless of grade level, should be aware that we are giving the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) next Tuesday (the 22nd). Recruiters from the National Guard, Marines, Army, and Navy are scheduled to be here on that morning to help out. This is a GREAT time to meet a recruiter and get started in that process. See someone in the G.O. (that's Guidance Office), and we can connect you with the recruiter (s) of your choice on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
You Don't Need a Four-Year Degree to Get a "Hot Job!"
'Hot' jobs? Health care, energy, many not requiring bachelor's
By Lindsey Anderson, USA TODAY
The hottest job areas from now to 2016 will be in health care, education, information technology and clean energy, a new report says.
And though some require bachelor's degrees or higher, many call for an associate's degree and sometimes additional vocational training.
Health care will generate 3 million new jobs by 2016, the most of any industry, says the report, by the Democratic Leadership Council, a non-profit think tank. Among "hot jobs" in health: physical and occupational therapist assistants, dental hygienists and radiation therapists, the report says.
A job is considered "hot" if it pays over the 2006 average wage of $32,000 and if projected growth is more than 10% in the next 10 years.
"Health care is already a large part of our economy and is going to remain one even after health reform, because we're getting older as a nation," report co-author Bruce Reed says.
More than three in 10 new U.S. jobs will be in health or education, the report says. But the highest-paying "hot jobs" are in information technology, averaging about $71,415. Computer specialists and computer support specialists are in high demand.
In clean energy, jobs are expected to triple in 10 years. The authors say wind energy will grow fastest, generating about 285,000 jobs with incentives from the economic stimulus package.
FASTEST-GROWING JOBS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
Jobs, percentage growth and median income:
Physical therapist assistants
32.4%
$41,360
Dental hygienists
30.1%
$62,800
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
28.0%
$38,090
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
25.5%
$42,300
Occupational therapist assistants
25.4%
$42,060
Radiation therapists
24.8%
$66,170
Environmental engineering technicians
24.8%
$40,560
Court reporters
24.5%
$45,610
Registered nurses
23.5 %
$57,280
Computer specialists, all other
15.1%
$68,570
Source: Compiled by the Democratic Leadership Council, 2009
See link to original story at http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-09-01-jobs-community-college_N.htm
By Lindsey Anderson, USA TODAY
The hottest job areas from now to 2016 will be in health care, education, information technology and clean energy, a new report says.
And though some require bachelor's degrees or higher, many call for an associate's degree and sometimes additional vocational training.
Health care will generate 3 million new jobs by 2016, the most of any industry, says the report, by the Democratic Leadership Council, a non-profit think tank. Among "hot jobs" in health: physical and occupational therapist assistants, dental hygienists and radiation therapists, the report says.
A job is considered "hot" if it pays over the 2006 average wage of $32,000 and if projected growth is more than 10% in the next 10 years.
"Health care is already a large part of our economy and is going to remain one even after health reform, because we're getting older as a nation," report co-author Bruce Reed says.
More than three in 10 new U.S. jobs will be in health or education, the report says. But the highest-paying "hot jobs" are in information technology, averaging about $71,415. Computer specialists and computer support specialists are in high demand.
In clean energy, jobs are expected to triple in 10 years. The authors say wind energy will grow fastest, generating about 285,000 jobs with incentives from the economic stimulus package.
FASTEST-GROWING JOBS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
Jobs, percentage growth and median income:
Physical therapist assistants
32.4%
$41,360
Dental hygienists
30.1%
$62,800
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
28.0%
$38,090
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
25.5%
$42,300
Occupational therapist assistants
25.4%
$42,060
Radiation therapists
24.8%
$66,170
Environmental engineering technicians
24.8%
$40,560
Court reporters
24.5%
$45,610
Registered nurses
23.5 %
$57,280
Computer specialists, all other
15.1%
$68,570
Source: Compiled by the Democratic Leadership Council, 2009
See link to original story at http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-09-01-jobs-community-college_N.htm
Welcome Back!
Glad to have you all hear for another year!
SENIORS please stop by to make an appointment with your school counselor to plan for whatever it is you plan to do after high school--and you have to do something.
Scholarship applications for the Wendy's High School Heisman scholarship are available now! You must be a senior and have participated in at least one sport. Applications are in the G.O. or online at http://www.wendysheisman.com The first 41,100 applicants get a Wendy's gift card. THE APP IS DUE BY OCTOBER 1.
Here is the newest Senior Newsletter: http://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/497960104164824/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=51073
JUNIORS: ASVABS will occur on September 22nd. This is the first part of your graduation project, which is a requirement for graduation.
FRESHMEN we will soon be meeting with you in small groups to find out more about you! We'll be talking about goal setting and any questions you may have about the inner workings of the HS.
Please check out our new website at http://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/497960104164824/site/default.asp It now features a Guidance Calendar, on which we post college visits and other important dates, online postings of all senior and junior newsletters, a useful links page, and details about the types of services we offer here in the G.O. Please let us know what you think!
SENIORS please stop by to make an appointment with your school counselor to plan for whatever it is you plan to do after high school--and you have to do something.
Scholarship applications for the Wendy's High School Heisman scholarship are available now! You must be a senior and have participated in at least one sport. Applications are in the G.O. or online at http://www.wendysheisman.com The first 41,100 applicants get a Wendy's gift card. THE APP IS DUE BY OCTOBER 1.
Here is the newest Senior Newsletter: http://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/497960104164824/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=51073
JUNIORS: ASVABS will occur on September 22nd. This is the first part of your graduation project, which is a requirement for graduation.
FRESHMEN we will soon be meeting with you in small groups to find out more about you! We'll be talking about goal setting and any questions you may have about the inner workings of the HS.
Please check out our new website at http://www.ltsd.k12.pa.us/497960104164824/site/default.asp It now features a Guidance Calendar, on which we post college visits and other important dates, online postings of all senior and junior newsletters, a useful links page, and details about the types of services we offer here in the G.O. Please let us know what you think!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
AP Exams
Greetings!
If your student is interested in taking an AP exam this year, please note that the deadline for registration and payment is March 26th! Please come to the Guidance office for information and registration materials. The fee this year is $86 per exam, but if your student took an AP course here at LTHS (or through our online learning option during school), you will receive a $50 refund from the district after your student sits for the exam. Remember, the potential exists for students to gain college credit by scoring well on AP exams; check with your chosen postsecondary school for their policies.
If your student is interested in taking an AP exam this year, please note that the deadline for registration and payment is March 26th! Please come to the Guidance office for information and registration materials. The fee this year is $86 per exam, but if your student took an AP course here at LTHS (or through our online learning option during school), you will receive a $50 refund from the district after your student sits for the exam. Remember, the potential exists for students to gain college credit by scoring well on AP exams; check with your chosen postsecondary school for their policies.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Penn College Health Camps
We are very pleased to announce that Penn College has released information about its summer healthcare camps.
Information about the Health Careers Camp can be found here http://www.pct.edu/healthcamp/ or in the Guidance office. Register early!
Information about the EMT-Paramedic Camp can be found here http://www.pct.edu/paramediccamp/ or in the Guidance office.
Our students have participated in both of these camps before and have really enjoyed them.
Information about the Health Careers Camp can be found here http://www.pct.edu/healthcamp/ or in the Guidance office. Register early!
Information about the EMT-Paramedic Camp can be found here http://www.pct.edu/paramediccamp/ or in the Guidance office.
Our students have participated in both of these camps before and have really enjoyed them.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Health Careers 4 U
Health Careers 4 U is a fantastic program offered through Susquehanna Health Systems. Programs are open to all students in grades 8-12. Sessions meet in the evening and are free to the public. If you are interested in healthcare careers, this is a great way to get more information about:Specific jobs.
Educational requirements.
Personal traits needed for positions.
Possible career paths.
Upcoming fields include Sports Medicine, Clinical Lab Science, Pharmacy, Physicians' Assistant, and Nursing. See their website at http://www.shscares.org/Volunteers/HealthCareers4U.asp to register and get more information about specific programs.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Date Change!
Please note that the date for Senior Awards Night has been changed! This very special evening will now occur on June 3rd, 2009, in the HS Auditorium at 7:00pm.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Here's What's Coming...
Greetings! January marks the beginning of a new semester, and there is a LOT of activity on the way. Here are some dates to remember...
FAFSA Night We will once again be hosting Don Shade from PHEAA right here in the HS Library on February 5th at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity for you to fill out your FAFSA online along with us. Bring your financial documents (that means anything you would use to fill out your tax forms). We will provide laptops and internet access. You can submit right on the spot and be finished with your financial aid paperwork! Please call 326-3713 to register so we have the appropriate number of resources available!
Watch your mailbox for a letter regarding some changes to our Block V policies.
Scholarships are available for our seniors, and we receive new ones quite often now. Please come down to the Guidance office to review our file, and be sure to check your senior newsletters for brief descriptions.
Junior meetings will begin soon! We love hearing about your plans for the future and helping you take advantage of every opportunity to meet your goals. If you are interested in sitting in with your students, please call 326-3713 to set up an appointment.
Focus Groups will begin soon with the rest of our freshmen class. We meet with students in small groups as a part of Foundations for Success as a way to get to know our ninth grade students and answer any questions they may have about course selection, future planning, grading or other HS policies, and anything else they'd like to know about our goings-on.
Summer Opportunities for all students are rolling in! Some are local offerings, but many programs are career-based and are offered by colleges in PA. We currently have information on "camps" for students interested in pursuing careers in education, arts, and business.
Also, don't forget about PA Governor's Schools of Excellence! These programs are incredible opportunities for current sophomores and juniors in a variety of areas (Health Care, Education, Business, International Affairs, Arts, Ag Science, Info Technology, and Sciences). See their website at http://www.pgse.org for applications, descriptions, and general information. Be careful of deadlines! Some have already passed!
As always, please let us know if you have questions or concerns!
FAFSA Night We will once again be hosting Don Shade from PHEAA right here in the HS Library on February 5th at 6:30pm. This is an opportunity for you to fill out your FAFSA online along with us. Bring your financial documents (that means anything you would use to fill out your tax forms). We will provide laptops and internet access. You can submit right on the spot and be finished with your financial aid paperwork! Please call 326-3713 to register so we have the appropriate number of resources available!
Watch your mailbox for a letter regarding some changes to our Block V policies.
Scholarships are available for our seniors, and we receive new ones quite often now. Please come down to the Guidance office to review our file, and be sure to check your senior newsletters for brief descriptions.
Junior meetings will begin soon! We love hearing about your plans for the future and helping you take advantage of every opportunity to meet your goals. If you are interested in sitting in with your students, please call 326-3713 to set up an appointment.
Focus Groups will begin soon with the rest of our freshmen class. We meet with students in small groups as a part of Foundations for Success as a way to get to know our ninth grade students and answer any questions they may have about course selection, future planning, grading or other HS policies, and anything else they'd like to know about our goings-on.
Summer Opportunities for all students are rolling in! Some are local offerings, but many programs are career-based and are offered by colleges in PA. We currently have information on "camps" for students interested in pursuing careers in education, arts, and business.
Also, don't forget about PA Governor's Schools of Excellence! These programs are incredible opportunities for current sophomores and juniors in a variety of areas (Health Care, Education, Business, International Affairs, Arts, Ag Science, Info Technology, and Sciences). See their website at http://www.pgse.org for applications, descriptions, and general information. Be careful of deadlines! Some have already passed!
As always, please let us know if you have questions or concerns!
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