
LSNHS Counseling Newsletter
FEBRUARY
Counselor's Corner
Freshman- your GPA MATTERS!!! Please take your classes and your grades seriously right now. How you perform now can impact your ability to receive some scholarships and participate in programs down the road. In addition to your core classes, take classes that are of interest to you. Maybe you love to draw, or possibly want to be a business owner or Physical Therapist one day. Use your electives to explore classes of interest. You will also discover that you will be more successful in classes you enjoy!
Sophomores- Now is the time to be preparing for future programs and endeavors and taking the prerequisites you need to prepare for those programs and endeavors. As Juniors, you will want to begin preparing for ACT/SAT PSAT/Pre-ACT assessments. There will be college Fairs, and Career fairs that you can participate in. You also will be able to apply to some career programs offered through the district. Your GPA MATTERS!!! Stay focused!!! Ask Questions!! Learn about your options!!
Juniors-You have arrived at the moment in your school career where, life after high school is your primary focus for Spring Enrollment Conferences. You and your parent/guardian will want to make sure you are on track to graduate on time, plan for early college, career center programs, internships, work programs as well as determining what is needed to qualify for scholarships, locking down college entry requirements etc. Plan now so your Senior year is smooth as silk!! Yes it is a lot, but no need to stress because your Guidance Counselors, Mentors, College/Scholarship Navigator, and teachers are all here to Help! Ask Questions!!! Do your research!!! Enjoy the journey!!
Stop by the Counseling Center at your convenience to schedule a time to meet with us if the need arises! Looking forward to working with you soon! Go Broncos!
IN THIS ISSUE
- Black History Month
- Enrollment timeline
- Reminders
- Scholarships
- No school on 2/20/2023
Black History Month
Spirit Days for Black History Month at LSN
Monday, 2/6- Sneaker Day
Tuesday, 2/7- Heritage Day (represent your ethnic heritage)
Wednesday, 2/8- Pajama Day
Thursday, 2/9- Bronco Day
Friday, 2/10- Chiefs Day
Session #1 runs May 30 – June 15 and Session #2 from June 16 – July 7.
*APPLY NOW* Lee's Summit Educational Foundation (LSEF) Scholarships
1) The Foundation Scholarships are OPEN! Click here to see the list: LSEF Scholarships (A few scholarships are pending as we are waiting on a couple of details from donors. Once confirmed they will appear on the list.)
The scholarship's final deadline will be February 10, 2023.
REMINDER: COMPLETE THE FAFSA
REMINDER: No school on Monday, February 20, 2023
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Website: https://sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org/counseling/
Location: Lee's Summit North High School, Northeast Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 986-3003
Twitter: @LSNGuidance
Ms. Rebecca Steele
Ms. Robin Gray
Mr. John Stone
Ms. Laura Hillbrand
Ms. Dana Green
Ms. Tina Faulkner
tina.faulkner@lsr7.net
Ms. Karla Barnhill
karla.barnhill@lsr7.net
Ms. Heather Stout
Ms. Cortney Moreno
College and Scholarship Coordinator
Ethan Petersen
Ana Cardoza Uribe
LSNHS Counseling Team
Lee's Summit Counseling Office
Did you know?
The Month of February
February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.
- February is the only month to have a length of fewer than 30 days! Though it’s usually 28 days, February is 29 days long in leap years such as 2020 and 2024.
- January and February were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar (c. 713 BC); originally, winter was considered a month-less period.
- Originally, February was made the last month of the calendar year. Eventually (c. 450 BC), February was moved to its place as the second month.