PRESENTED BY THE LAMBERT HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Welcome Class of 2022 Parents

Lambert Class of 2022 Ø 713 Students Ø 342 Males / 371 Females

LHS Counseling Department Mrs. Mandy Malcolm, Counselor 9 th grade students Mrs. Shari Endo, Counselor 10 th grade students Mrs. Keisha Moore, Lead Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students A – Ci Ms. Shreya Patel, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students Cl - Hol Mrs. Chelsey Bucherati, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students Hom - Mc. W and all ESOL Ms. Kim Dressler, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students Me - Sc Mr. Travis Church, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students Se - Z Dr. Ashley Johnessee, Assistant Principal of Curriculum Mr. Rob Meinburg, Graduation Coach/Student Support Coordinator Mrs. Venecia Foster, School Social Worker Ms. Danielle Hosier, Registrar Mrs. Kelly Lawler, Attendance Clerk

Staying Informed Ø Don’t worry… Ø We are available to answer questions Ø Mandy Malcolm - 9 th grade x 411081 or mmalcolm@forsyth. k 12. ga. us Ø Visit the website often Ø Tonight's presentation will be posted on the counseling website Ø Please pick up flyers/information on Hope, Dual Enrollment, and “How to Get Good Grades” (1 per family please)

Counselor Roles and Responsibilities Ø What do counselors do? Ø Academic Advisement Ø College Advisement Ø Social / Emotional Counseling Ø We are here to HELP & Support our students

Getting to know the LHS Freshman Ø Classroom visits- completed 2 nd week of school Ø Meet & Greets/Small support groups – October Ø Classroom Guidance (You Science) - Late Oct/November Ø Presentation/Registration for Sophomore year - February

Student Request to See a Counselor Request to See Mrs. Malcolm Date: ______________ Name: ______________ Reason (optional): I will respond to your request as soon as possible. I try to see students during Lunch and Learn or an elective course, if possible.

Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 * *A minimum of 2 credits in World Language are required for admission to a 4 year college/university.

COMMUNICATION • Remind 101 Text: @22 lambert To: 81010 • Twitter @LHS_Counseling

Social Media Ø Things to know: Ø Know your students log in and password and monitor activity Ø Advise them to be selective of material that they post Ø 26% of college admissions report to searching out applicants on social networking sites- this number is rising! Ø Use social media to your advantage

Keys to Success • Be organized and prepared • Complete assignments • Manage time well/study smart • Attend school regularly and on time

PSAT ALL 9 th graders will take a free practice PSAT provided by Applerouth Tutoring, Inc. on Wed. October 10, 2018. The PSAT is an exam that all students take in the sophomore year and is optional in the junior year. Students who score well on the PSAT in their junior year can qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The 9 th grade practice PSAT is an excellent opportunity for students to experience this kind of standardized exam. Please make sure your child arrives promptly to school on October 10 th to participate in this exam.

Work In Progress (WIP) Ø 9 th grade is the beginning of academic & extracurricular records that colleges will use for admissions decisions Ø Be the best that you can be – raise the bar and don't be afraid to challenge yourself Ø Have a plan of attack – think with the end in mind Ø Get involved!!! Colleges are looking for students that get involved, demonstrate leadership and are well rounded individuals. Ø Be realistic – Have balance; don’t take on too much, too soon

As parents what signs should we be looking for? ? Ø Changes in behavior, diet, sleep patterns Ø Change in attitudes (grades/friends/family) Ø Social Media ØPlays a major role in young lives ØMust be used responsibly ØMonitor accounts & activity

Facilitating Student Success at LHS We strive to empower students and maximize their success as a collaboration of counselors, teachers, students and parents. • Lunch and Learn • RTI • SST Coordinator/Graduation Coach • LASSO • Junior Meetings • Freshman/Sophomore Counselors • Parent Nights • Student Success Teams 09/29/10

9 th Grade Success Team 9 th grade Administrator Scott Luthart sluthart@forsyth. k 12. ga. us 678 -965 -5050 x 411963 9 th grade Counselor Mandy Malcolm mmalcolm@forsyth. k 12. ga. us 678 -965 -5050 x 411081

Thank you for coming Have a great evening! 09/29/10