FMHS Counselors' Newsletter

FMHS Counselors invite current senior students (class of 2025) and parents to join us on December 10 for the FAFSA Night Presentation. Important information will be shared to help families understand FAFSA and the application process. Please note that the location changed, and the meeting will be in the FMHS Library.

https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/december-fafsa

Students enrolled in 12th grade must do one of the following to graduate:

1. Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
3. Submit a Skyward OPT-OUT form – if you would like to Opt-Out of completing the FAFSA or TASFA for your senior, you can complete the Opt-Out form in Skyward Family Access under Online forms. WITH PARENT PERMISSION, THE COUNSELOR CAN COMPLETE THE OPT-OUT FORM IN SKYWARD FOR YOU.

Submitting a financial aid application Skyward Opt-Out Form does NOT prohibit a student from completing and submitting a financial aid FAFSA application at any time in the future.

Be sure you are checking college application deadlines. Don't wait until the last minute. Allow ample time for supporting documentation such as transcript, letters, etc. to be requested and processed. Check your colleges for specific dates and requirements.

https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-year-students

APPLYING to COLLEGE with COMMON APP

Plan For College

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If the colleges you are applying to require a Counselor Recommendation letter:

1. Please fill out this form: Counselor Recommendation Packet

2. Make sure you have chosen a deadline for each of the colleges you are applying to.

If you aren't sure if you need a Counselor Recommendation Letter, check your email. Your counselor has most likely emailed you requesting this form to be filled out.

*** when adding your counselor to your Common App, use her @lisd.net email (not @staff.lisd.net)***

Lewisville ISD Education Foundation Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors to help them in their continued educational journey. Scholarships are awarded based on specific criteria established by donors. These criteria range from academic achievement and community involvement to success outside of academic ranking and career aspirations.

The 2024-2025 scholarship application will be open November 1, 2024 – January 10, 2025. All requested information must be received by LEF no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2025. For any questions, email Sherah Robinson at robinsonsl@lisd.net

LEF Scholarships

Winter Break is from December 23rd- January 6th.

https://texasoncourse.org/students-and-families/goal/goal-college-planning/

• Don't over schedule yourself
• Simplify travel and limit car time
• Enjoy family and friends
• Respect differences
• Take Time for yourself
• Exercise, even if it just for 15 minutes
• Honor the losses of the year
• Reach out if you need help

Seniors,

We will have representatives from UNT’s GO Center back on our campus in January! They are here to help with any college questions, regardless of where you plan to apply to college. They send several representatives to our campus so this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered.

On September 25, the alpha split was updated for attendance. The new splits will be:

ATTENDANCE CLERKS

Holly Egan: A--Ga (Counselor Office) eganh@lisd.net

Sara Mubanga: Ge-Kog (Suite A) mubangas@lisd.net

Donna Clark: P-Sh(Suite A) clarkdj@lisd.net

Amanda Robertson: Koh-O/ Si-Z (Suite C) robertsona@lisd.net

Checking Students Out of School Procedures:

Just a reminder that if anyone other than the parent or guardian listed in Skyward is picking up your student, we MUST have an email from you. The email needs to be sent to your student's attendance clerk, include your child's name and the name of the person picking up. *Please note that Emergency contacts are only used in an emergency, not for normal pick up.*

Please utilize our FMHS Counseling page to find answers to many common questions and a wealth of resources for you and your student. FMHS Counseling

The counseling office is located across from the Library in the Main hallway.

Phone: (469)-948-[4-digit extension]

Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Website: lisd.net/fmhs
Location: 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: 469-713-5192
Facebook: facebook.com/flowermoundHS

In May of 2023, Texas became one of 13 states who have enacted legislation to fund and implement the 988 system. In July of 2023, this became available to everyone across the US. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis and change the conversation around suicide.

https://988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/