LHS Counselor Newsletter
Spring Issue (March-April 2024)
Spring is approaching!
Spring Break: March 11-15
We hope everyone has a restful Spring Break. From this point on, things will be happening fast as we begin the last nine weeks of the school year. Spring is also a time when testing season begins. Mid-term exams will be administered right before Spring break and SAT & ACT/STAAR EOC/TSI/ and AP testing will begin soon after. With all this testing, students may show signs of anxiety and stress. The counselors know this is a stressful time of year and we are here to support them in any way possible. We know this year has been tough but our students, teachers, and staff have shown resiliency and perseverance! Let's keep focused so we can end the year successfully.
3rd 9 weeks Grading Period Closing March 8th
Before we leave for Spring Break, we will be ending this 9 weeks with FINAL grades. Be sure to check Skyward for any missing assignments and communicate with your teachers if you have any questions.
Fourth nine weeks begins Monday, March 18th!
BUT if you have not... it still open. Do not miss this opportunity to receive college financial aid funding.
Videos and Resources
Remember you will need your parent to fill out part of this information as well since they will use their tax information from the previous year.
How to create a FSA ID:
English Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
Spanish Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht55xZVwMIE
FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Helpful Videos for the new FAFSA form:
1. What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? https://youtu.be/UOgIb7StyPU?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf
2. Who Is a Contributor on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ROtS0SnscMI&list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&index=3
3. Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own StudentAid.gov Accounts for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c0jWxxyx6s&list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&index=4
4. What Does It Mean To Provide Consent and Approval on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=zd21zLLR6yw&list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&index=5
TASFA Information and paper application (pdf version)
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=a3119543-cbf8-c202-f1b0eefd5f4b9805
English PDF version: TASFA 2024-2025 Application
Spanish PDF version: TASFA 2024-2025 Application (spanish)
Also, please utilize our College & Career Room during block lunch if you have questions about filling out the FAFSA or TASFA. Mrs. Lewis is available during block lunch in Room F207 (also known as the “Whataburger Room”) in case you have questions.
ATTENTION SENIOR MARCH GRADS
Reminders before the third nine weeks ends...
2. Turn in any district-issued equipment (athletic uniforms, fine arts uniforms/equipment, etc.)
3. Make sure all accounts/fines are cleared (ex. cafeteria, library, parking, etc.)
If you have any further questions, please see your counselor or assistant principal.
TSI Testing Registration---Seniors Only!
Military Academy Forum---Saturday, April 6th, 2024 @ Creekview HS (Carrollton)
ATTENTION JUNIORS---CAREER CENTER CLASS INTEREST FORM
Please visit with your counselor if you are interested in taking any summer VLA courses.
LHS Scholarship Help Hub
Get individualized help with searching for scholarships through this unique scholarship assistance program with the Scholarship Informer Gabrielle McCormick. Sign up today!
Loom Registration Walkthrough Link (video that explains how to set up a student account)
UPDATED TESTING DATES FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
March 2024
Tuesday. March 26-Thursday, March 28th - TSI Testing (seniors only)
April 2024
Tuesday, April 16th English I STAAR EOC retest
Wednesday, April 17th English II STAAR EOC retest
Thursday, April 18th Makeups for English I and II
Monday, April 22nd BioIogy STAAR EOC
Tuesday, April 23rd US History STAAR EOC (2 days)
Wednesday, April 24th US History STAAR EOC (2 days)
Thursday, April 25th Algebra I STAAR EOC, Makeup for all tests this week
May 2024
AP Testing
Monday, May 6th---AP Government
Tuesday, May 7th---Statistics AP (PM)
Wednesday, May 8th---AP English Literature 12th (AM), AP Computer Science (PM)
Thursday, May 9th---Environmental Science AP (AM); Psychology AP (PM)
Friday, May 10th---AP US History, Spanish Lit (PM)
Monday, May 13th---AP Calculus AB/BC (AM); AP Precal (PM)
Tuesday, May 14th---AP English Language 11th (AM)
Wednesday, May 15th---None
Thursday, May 16th--Spanish Lang (AM); AP Bio (PM)
Friday, May 12th---AP German (AM), AP Physics 1 (AM), AP Physics 2 (PM)
Wednesday, May 15th TSI Testing - College Prep English and Math
Virtual College Tours & Information
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Arlington Virtual Tour
Texas Christian University Virtual Tour
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University Virtual Tour
Texas Tech University Virtual Tour
Sam Houston State University
COLLEGE READINESS VIDEO---JUNIORS
Parent Article
LHS COUNSELORS WIN THE CREST ADVOCACY AWARD!
LHS CREST AWARD Submission Newsletter: Click here
Helpful LHS Resources
Homepage LHS Counseling
Link to reoccurring Scholarships
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Victoria Tutt
Registrar Last names A-L
Email: tuttv@lisd.net
Elizabeth Nash
Registrar Last names M-Z
Email: nashe@lisd.net
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Holly Spinks
Testing Coordinator
Email: spinksh@lisd.net
LHS Testing Webpage: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9335
SAT, ACT, AP TESTING, STAAR Testing during COVID-19
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Chloe Jones
Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Transcript Request
Get up and dance during spring break!
The Lewisville High School Counseling Staff
Maria Ortiz
AVID & Dual Credit Students
Email: ortizm@lisd.net
Claudia Smith
Email:
smithclaudia@lisd.net
Yvette Swain
Email: swainl@lisd.net
Dianna Alagood
Email: alagoodb@lisd.net
Jamie Pulpaneck
Email: pulpaneckj@lisd.net
Erin Somers
Email: somerse@lisd.net
Shaily Mosby
Email: mosbys@lisd.net
Debbie Lewis
Email: lewisdl@lisd.net
Joann McRae
Email: mcraej@lisd.net