Each and every student at LTHS should receive the following letter in their mailboxes by the end of the week...We hope to see you at this very important event!
Dear Parents,
We would like to extend an invitation to all parents of Loyalsock Township High School students in grades nine through twelve to attend the “Financial Aid Night for Parents and Students.” We are hosting this event on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:30 PM in the high school auditorium. Please note that the date for this event is in error on the printed LTSD school calendars. Mr. Don Shade, Regional Director of PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) will be the featured presenter. Mr. Shade has over twenty years of experience in the field of financial aid and has also served as the Financial Aid Director of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
If your student is planning to attend higher education after high school, this meeting will be of great benefit to you, regardless of your student’s current year in school. Changes in the economy have resulted in changes to financial aid programs. Mr. Shade will address these changes and discuss ways in which parents and students can plan for the future. He will specifically address the federal and state programs, the guaranteed student loan program, and parent loans. Information about completing specific financial forms for private schools, such as the College Profile, will also be discussed.
We will also be hosting an event specifically for seniors and their parents. On the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2009, students and their parents can come to the high school library and actually file their FAFSA online (Free Application for Federal and State Assistance). Mr. Shade and others will be in attendance to assist parents and students with filing their FAFSA. Because we will need to reserve laptops for attendees, we are asking that you reserve a time between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM to complete the process. Reservations can be made by calling the high school Guidance Office at 326-3713. Once registered, we will provide you with information about the materials you will need to bring on that night.
Please check our Guidance blog at http://lthsguidancegab.blogspot.com/ for a new feature entitled “Financial Aid Fridays.” We hope to use our blog to provide useful information on a regular basis that will help your family navigate the often confusing world of financial aid.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on November 25th for the “Financial Aid Night for Parents and Students.” Please call our office at 326-3713 if you have any questions or concerns.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Senior Deadlines
Seniors, this one's for you...
Please make sure you are checking those application deadlines! November 1st was a big one, and November 15th is popular, too...that's next week! If you need transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc, you need to see your counselor now! Please do not let it go until the last minute!
We encourage all students to complete their applications by the time we break for Thanksgiving. If you haven't started yet, get a move on!
Please let us know if you would like to meet with a military recruiter. Our recruiters this year have been great about meeting with students to give them information about all of the opportunities the military can offer.
Please make sure you are checking those application deadlines! November 1st was a big one, and November 15th is popular, too...that's next week! If you need transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc, you need to see your counselor now! Please do not let it go until the last minute!
We encourage all students to complete their applications by the time we break for Thanksgiving. If you haven't started yet, get a move on!
Please let us know if you would like to meet with a military recruiter. Our recruiters this year have been great about meeting with students to give them information about all of the opportunities the military can offer.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Much Ado
Lots to say, so here goes...
SAT exams take place tomorrow morning! Click here for test tips and general useful information!
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The Lighthouse
On Friday, October 17th, the faculty and staff of Loyalsock Township High School and Middle School participated in a “Dress Down for the Troops” collection, donating items for a coffee house on a base in Afghanistan.
Major Abrahm Di Marco, son of Allen Di Marco, Loyalsock High School principal, sent information to his father via email about The Lighthouse, a coffee house built by and for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Soldiers volunteered time to construct, wire, and paint the coffee house, which also houses a base Chaplain on the second floor. Soldiers use this area to relax and experience a little taste of home while they are so far away from family and friends. While they were able to find the equipment and staff to keep it open 24 hours a day, they were in need of the little extras such as cups, stirrers, creamers, sugar, tea, and hot cocoa. Employees of the Loyalsock Township High School and Middle School donated such items. Bean Grinders Coffee, located at the corner of Four Mile Drive and Northway Road, also contributed a case of gourmet coffee for the cause.
Monica McCarty, HS Counselor, and Brooke Stiber, HS English Instructor, coordinated the effort. “I am really pleased by the turnout, and very happy to know that so many people care enough to contribute. Some of our students even heard of the faculty's efforts and took part in the donation,” said Miss Stiber. Mrs. McCarty also commented, “I was surprised when I saw the pictures. The building was not what I expected to see. I expected to see some kind of event tent with some tables and chairs under it. This is a nice two story building with windows, a counter, a television, and all. One look tells you how much care and effort those men and women put into building this place.”
The duo contacted the Family Readiness Group, an organization that is finding local businesses to cover the cost of shipping the three large boxes full of donated items. In exchange, the schools will make a donation to the Family Readiness Group.
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Mrs Stanzione has been a busy lasy! She recently worked with juniors in their English classes to interpret ASVAB scores and discuss career planning through the I-Search paper. Students discussed their values, talents, and desires surrounding their chosen career paths. They thought about such questions as: How much postsecondary education do you need to qualify for this job? Do you want to work outside or in an office? Do you want flexibile hours? If you want to make a lot of money (and most of our students do!), how hard are you willing to work for it? 50 hours a week? 60? Do you want to have time to raise a family? Students must consider the answers to these questions (and many more!) in order to find out more about their chosen career path and whether it is right for them. This process is a major component of our graduation project, which all students must satisfactorily complete in order to graduate.
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College Board has received our PSAT materials, and we hope to return them within the next month. We should also have more concrete information about Governor's School by then. If you care to take a peek now, check out their website by clicking here. There are schools for everything from Agriculture to Zoology. The list is located on the top left side of the page. Some applications are already available. Please make sure to check deadlines and check all needed materials! Some schools require letters of recommendation from certain teachers, but some don't. Some schools have earlier deadlines than others. It's worth it to double check this info!
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As always, we are still meeting with seniors to guide them on their postsecondary paths. If you ever have questions or concerns, please call or email. We want to help your student make the best decision he/she can!
SAT exams take place tomorrow morning! Click here for test tips and general useful information!
____________________________________________
The Lighthouse
On Friday, October 17th, the faculty and staff of Loyalsock Township High School and Middle School participated in a “Dress Down for the Troops” collection, donating items for a coffee house on a base in Afghanistan.
Major Abrahm Di Marco, son of Allen Di Marco, Loyalsock High School principal, sent information to his father via email about The Lighthouse, a coffee house built by and for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Soldiers volunteered time to construct, wire, and paint the coffee house, which also houses a base Chaplain on the second floor. Soldiers use this area to relax and experience a little taste of home while they are so far away from family and friends. While they were able to find the equipment and staff to keep it open 24 hours a day, they were in need of the little extras such as cups, stirrers, creamers, sugar, tea, and hot cocoa. Employees of the Loyalsock Township High School and Middle School donated such items. Bean Grinders Coffee, located at the corner of Four Mile Drive and Northway Road, also contributed a case of gourmet coffee for the cause.
Monica McCarty, HS Counselor, and Brooke Stiber, HS English Instructor, coordinated the effort. “I am really pleased by the turnout, and very happy to know that so many people care enough to contribute. Some of our students even heard of the faculty's efforts and took part in the donation,” said Miss Stiber. Mrs. McCarty also commented, “I was surprised when I saw the pictures. The building was not what I expected to see. I expected to see some kind of event tent with some tables and chairs under it. This is a nice two story building with windows, a counter, a television, and all. One look tells you how much care and effort those men and women put into building this place.”
The duo contacted the Family Readiness Group, an organization that is finding local businesses to cover the cost of shipping the three large boxes full of donated items. In exchange, the schools will make a donation to the Family Readiness Group.
_____________________________________
Mrs Stanzione has been a busy lasy! She recently worked with juniors in their English classes to interpret ASVAB scores and discuss career planning through the I-Search paper. Students discussed their values, talents, and desires surrounding their chosen career paths. They thought about such questions as: How much postsecondary education do you need to qualify for this job? Do you want to work outside or in an office? Do you want flexibile hours? If you want to make a lot of money (and most of our students do!), how hard are you willing to work for it? 50 hours a week? 60? Do you want to have time to raise a family? Students must consider the answers to these questions (and many more!) in order to find out more about their chosen career path and whether it is right for them. This process is a major component of our graduation project, which all students must satisfactorily complete in order to graduate.
__________________________________________
College Board has received our PSAT materials, and we hope to return them within the next month. We should also have more concrete information about Governor's School by then. If you care to take a peek now, check out their website by clicking here. There are schools for everything from Agriculture to Zoology. The list is located on the top left side of the page. Some applications are already available. Please make sure to check deadlines and check all needed materials! Some schools require letters of recommendation from certain teachers, but some don't. Some schools have earlier deadlines than others. It's worth it to double check this info!
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As always, we are still meeting with seniors to guide them on their postsecondary paths. If you ever have questions or concerns, please call or email. We want to help your student make the best decision he/she can!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Come On Down!
Ok, folks...We only have 75 students registered to take the PSATs. That's awful, especially since both juniors and sophomores may register now! The PSATs are the best indicator of SAT success out there. The amount of information students receive from PSAT score reports is invaluable in preparing to take the SATs. If you are even thinking about going to college after high school (that means for a certificate, 2-year, or 4-year degree) you should take the PSATs! Get down to the Guidance office and register! See blog entry from 9/30 for more info...
Down off the soap box now...the first marking period is over, and report cards come out next Wednesday. This is typically a popular time for students to request tutors for various subjects. We have many students lined up to help you through difficult material, and we make sure that student pairs are comfortable working with each other. Many students choose to work during block 5 or before school because the Library is open during these hours. If you look at your report card and flinch, please speak with your School Counselor about arranging for a tutor!
Down off the soap box now...the first marking period is over, and report cards come out next Wednesday. This is typically a popular time for students to request tutors for various subjects. We have many students lined up to help you through difficult material, and we make sure that student pairs are comfortable working with each other. Many students choose to work during block 5 or before school because the Library is open during these hours. If you look at your report card and flinch, please speak with your School Counselor about arranging for a tutor!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Reminders
Right now, PSAT registration is open to JUNIORS only. Beginning Wednesday, Sophomores may register, too! Be sure to bring your $13 with you (cash or check payable to LTHS), or you will be unable to secure a spot.
Juniors- Be sure to meet your deadlines for job shadowing. Remember...The I-Search paper is a requirement for graduation, and job shadowing is a requirement for the I-Search paper!
Juniors- Be sure to meet your deadlines for job shadowing. Remember...The I-Search paper is a requirement for graduation, and job shadowing is a requirement for the I-Search paper!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
PSAT Registration begins TOMORROW!
Here it is...the moment you've all been waiting for...PSATs! YAY! Here is more information...
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Competition) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Loyalsock Township High School. If you are college-bound, this test is a must for you! Even if you took the PSAT as a sophomore, we highly recommend you take it as a junior because ONLY juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Your test results will be returned to you before Christmas, and it is an excellent way to prepare for the SAT I in the winter/spring. Remember that the PSAT does not qualify as a College Entrance Exam and is not included on the high school transcript.
The cost of the test is $13.00, and checks should be made payable to Loyalsock Township High School. Any student who has difficulty paying the fee should contact either counselor about a possible fee waiver.
We will open registration for Juniors ONLY on October 1st. On October 8th, sophomores may begin registering for the exam. NO sophomore registration will be accepted before October 8th. Students should register in the Guidance Office.
When you register for the PSAT, you will be given an excellent study guide and preparation materials. USE THEM!!! Statistics support that those students who take advantage of the free preparation materials tend to do better on the test than those who do not prepare.
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Competition) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Loyalsock Township High School. If you are college-bound, this test is a must for you! Even if you took the PSAT as a sophomore, we highly recommend you take it as a junior because ONLY juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Your test results will be returned to you before Christmas, and it is an excellent way to prepare for the SAT I in the winter/spring. Remember that the PSAT does not qualify as a College Entrance Exam and is not included on the high school transcript.
The cost of the test is $13.00, and checks should be made payable to Loyalsock Township High School. Any student who has difficulty paying the fee should contact either counselor about a possible fee waiver.
We will open registration for Juniors ONLY on October 1st. On October 8th, sophomores may begin registering for the exam. NO sophomore registration will be accepted before October 8th. Students should register in the Guidance Office.
When you register for the PSAT, you will be given an excellent study guide and preparation materials. USE THEM!!! Statistics support that those students who take advantage of the free preparation materials tend to do better on the test than those who do not prepare.
Monday, September 29, 2008
ASVABs Today!
We are pleased to have some members of our US Armed Forces joining us today. They are here to administer the ASVAB exam to our juniors. This is a major part of our graduation project. The results are a great indicator of students' strengths and areas of need in a variety of areas (math and reading skills, electronice information, auto and shop information, general science knowledge, and mechanical comprehension). We travel into english classrooms to review student score reports, discuss questions, and talk about how to integrate the valuable results with students' desires for postsecondary planning. Students use this data, along with several interest inventories, information about current job trends, information related to students' career choices (such as education required, work environment, etc), and their job shadowing experience to create a paper called the "I-search." This paper, along with all of the above components, comprise the junior portion of the graduation project.
Best of luck to all of our students today!
We are also pleased to announce that PSAT registration will be open to juniors only beginning on Wednesday of this week. More info to come!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Busy, busy, busy!
It feels like we have a revolving door in the Guidance office!
Eastern University, McCann School of Business, Albright, and Penn College have all visited us within the last few days.
We have met with over half of our new freshmen--what a great class! We have also checked in with all of our new students to make sure things are going well for them.
We are working hard with our seniors to make sure we have answered their questions about college applications, military service, scholarships, and job applications. If you haven't come to see us yet, have no fear--we will come find you! No matter what you want to do after high school, we can help you stay organized and create the plan that's right for you. Now is the time. If you wait too long to begin the process, you may miss important deadlines!
College Night occurs on Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 at Lycoming College. Over 75 colleges are set to participate. If you plan to attend college (for a certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree), you should attend! Bring a friend--even better, bring your parents!
Eastern University, McCann School of Business, Albright, and Penn College have all visited us within the last few days.
We have met with over half of our new freshmen--what a great class! We have also checked in with all of our new students to make sure things are going well for them.
We are working hard with our seniors to make sure we have answered their questions about college applications, military service, scholarships, and job applications. If you haven't come to see us yet, have no fear--we will come find you! No matter what you want to do after high school, we can help you stay organized and create the plan that's right for you. Now is the time. If you wait too long to begin the process, you may miss important deadlines!
College Night occurs on Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 at Lycoming College. Over 75 colleges are set to participate. If you plan to attend college (for a certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree), you should attend! Bring a friend--even better, bring your parents!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Upcoming Visits
This week is a biggie for our college-bound students...
Shippensburg University will visit us tonmorrow at 10:30am. Come on down to Guidance for a pass to meet with their representative.
Shippensburg University will visit us tonmorrow at 10:30am. Come on down to Guidance for a pass to meet with their representative.
Penn State is coming on Wednesday at 9:00am! This is always our biggest visit, so get your passes ASAP! All together now... WE ARE! PENN STATE!
We will begin conducting our 9th grade focus groups at the end of this week. We meet in small groups with all freshmen to discuss course selection, getting involved in activities, and any other HS info. We meet during Foundations for Success, so tell your freshmen we'll see them soon!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thanks, LHU!
A representative from Lock Haven University came today to meet with students. They had some great questions. Did you know that LHU requires that ALL students in EVERY program complete an internship before they graduate? It is extremely beneficial to have that "real-life" experience in your chosen field before you enter the workforce.
A rep from Bloomsburg University will visit with students tomorrow at 1:15. Come to the Guidance office for a pass if you would like to attend.
If you did not receive a Senior Newsletter and would like one, please come to our office to pick one up.
Have a pleasant (if rainy) day!
A rep from Bloomsburg University will visit with students tomorrow at 1:15. Come to the Guidance office for a pass if you would like to attend.
If you did not receive a Senior Newsletter and would like one, please come to our office to pick one up.
Have a pleasant (if rainy) day!
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