FMHS Counselors' Newsletter

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We had a great turn out for our Senior Night! Here is the presentation for your reference or

in case you weren't able to attend. (photo linked)

Please join the FMHS Counselors on October 8 at 6:00 pm in the FMHS Cafeteria

for the Junior Information Night ~ parents and students are encouraged to attend.

The counselors will share important information to help navigate the Junior year of high school. Topics include… Junior timeline, graduation requirements, future pathways, college readiness, and more!

AP students must register now if you want to take an AP exam this May for fall and all year classes. Spring AP courses will open in January. The registration deadline is November 4th at 3:00pm. All registrations and payments must be complete BEFORE 3:00pm. See the FMHS testing website for more information. FMHS &. FM9 Testing Website

This resource page is linked. You will be able to access all links after you have accessed the digital copy.

October 15th and November 1st are the early action deadlines for many schools. Do not 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

The College Essay Guy (and more!)

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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)***

All seniors must either complete FAFSA or Opt Out in Skyward before graduation in order to comply with state guidelines.

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

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

It is the vision of the LISD Counseling Services department to work in collaboration with students, staff, parents, and community to continue educational partnerships and conversations that promote awareness and understanding of substance abuse and mental health and remove stigmas related to the situations our students face.

Lewisville ISD is committed to spending the month of October to promote awareness and intervention of substance abuse.

• Red Ribbon Theme 2024: “Life is a movie. Film Drug-Free.”

• RRC Parent Flyers: English, Spanish

• RRC Conversation Starter Cards (English and Spanish)

• Ask the Experts videos/Parent Preview

• Family Smore (all ages)

• Parent/Guardian Curriculum Preview

These lessons are in compliance with state mandates that require school districts to educate all students on drug and alcohol awareness (FNCF Legal), early mental health intervention (HB 1386), and character development (Chapter 120 TEKS).

Seniors,

We will have representatives from UNT’s GO Center on our campus on Tuesday, October 15th from 10 am to 12 pm. They are here to help with any college questions, regardless of where you plan to apply to college. They are sending several representatives to our campus so this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered.

How? Just fill out the sign up form below no later than Tuesday morning October 15th by 8:00 am to let us know you would like to meet with a GO Center representative. We will send a pass to your class during your designated time.

GO Center Sign-up

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/