1. Counselor Tips for High School Success

2. N-R  
Mrs. Bethany Crosby 
S-W
Dr. Regan Sarten
Special Services Counselor:
Mrs. Meredith Kunkle  
IB & Magnet Program Specialist:
Ms. Kay Moore
A-C  
Mrs. Alice Chavez/Mrs. Sharon Dickson
D-G  
Mrs. Sylvia Silvas
H & X-Z  
Mrs. Charlotte Ward, Lead Counselor
I-M  
Ms. Sara Hooks

3.
@BeAWesterner

4. Office Hours and Location
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am–4:15 pm
All Counselors are housed in the Counseling Suite, located on the west end of the main hall; in the hallway.

5. LHS Trust Line (806)
“Trust Line” is an anonymous tip line for students who may be experiencing personal difficulties and are not quite ready to report the matter face-to-face. The student may remain anonymous and use the system as a reporting mechanism, or it may be the first step in initiating a dialogue with trained school personnel.

6. Counselors Help You With…
Course selection & 4 YR planning
Credits/requirements
GPA/rank in class
Letters of Recommendation
Test info (EOC, PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP, TSI)
Planning your future
Organization
College test apps (SAT, ACT, TSI) (LEARN)
Career information
College research & applications (LEARN)
Finding tutoring
Special Ed/504
Emotional support
Scholarships/financial aid
Individual/Group Counseling
Coping skills

7. How YOU can help your counselor help YOU!
STUDENTS
Visit early and briefly.
Prepare to meet with questions.
Set up and check gradebook.
Attend seminars, workshops, and meetings available to you.
Read school publications before asking questions.
Review counselor website.
Provide materials/forms on or BEFORE deadlines.
Pay attention and listen to announcements.
PARENTS
Phone/ to set up appointments.
Read all school publications and mail.
Visit school website.
Be aware of your student’s grades-set up account in gradebook
Attend all informational meetings for parents.
Provide materials/forms on or BEFORE deadlines.

8. LISD Course Offerings Booklet LISD High School Handbook

9. Common Questions We Get:
Transcript Requests: The registrar, Vanessa Maldonado, is who processes all transcript requests. There is a link for instructions on our counseling web page, under “Transcripts.”
Verification for Enrollment (VOE): Attendance clerks process this request and will need advance notice so signatures can be acquired.
Homework: Our data clerk, Teresa Lee, can assist with collecting work for your student if he/she is ill more than 3 days. Most teachers are moving to Google Classroom for assignments and can be reached via , as well.
Grades: All students and parents have the ability to set up Gradebook access. You will need your student ID number and to set up.

10. Common Questions We Get:
Schedule Changes: LISD has a policy we must adhere to. It can be found in both the Course Offerings Book and High School Handbook mentioned previously. Forms are made available during the beginning of school year, but only after the announcement has been made, and can be picked up in the counseling suite or administration office.
Letters of Recommendation: There is a GOLD PACKET for students to fill out and return to their counselor at least two weeks prior to deadlines. This packet can be accessed on the counselor web page, under “Recommendation Letters.”
Test Dates: Our Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC), Sharesa Brady, oversees all standardized testing (STAAR EOC, PSAT, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, TSI, ASVAB). Please check the “Testing Department” web page for dates and more details.

11. Important Upcoming Events
August 15: First Day of School (no schedule change requests available on 1st day-listen to announcements for more information)
August 22: College Credit Information Night, 6:00PM-7:30PM at LHS Auditorium
October 9: LISD College & Career Fair, 5:30PM-7:30PM at TTU/USA
October 10: PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT
November 5-9: 9th Grade Four Year Planning with Counselors (during class in library)
Spring 2019: Review of course choices for following school year
Spring 2019: STAAR End of Course exams (Algebra 1, English 1, Biology, English 2 & US History). Students test in subjects they are currently enrolled in. Check the Testing Department web page for more information.