LCHS GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER, Vol. 35, 5/16/14
Looking for information from a previous Guidance Newsletter? Go to
https://lawrencecentral.ltschools.org/content/guidance-newsletters to find
copies of all of the 2013-2014 newsletters.
ECA Testing: End of Course Assessments (ECA) in Algebra I started this week and will
continue through May 23. Teachers have been preparing students for testing and those
students who are retaking the Algebra I ECA have had remediation available throughout the
semester.
Important Senior Dates: Seniors, please mark your calendars for the following events.
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Senior Service Day: Thursday, May 29, 8:50am-2:30pm.
Commencement Practice: Friday, May 30 at 8:50am in the Field House @ LC,
Students must attend practice in order to participate in the Commencement
Ceremony.
Commencement: Sunday, June 1 at 5:30pm, Indiana Convention Center.
For details regarding graduation, go to http://lawrencecentral.ltschools.org/announcements.
Summer Reading Lists for English Classes: Students are required to complete summer
reading assignments for all levels of English. Please see the Lawrence Central website (look
under “Announcements”) to view the assignments your student should be completing this
summer. Failure to complete summer reading and related assignments will have a
detrimental effect on a student’s grade. Please plan ahead!
LC Leaders need you! Do you know an LC student who is responsible, reliable and
interested in helping other students? Then have him/her complete the attached application to
be a 2014-2015 LC Leader! While LC Leaders help with programming throughout the year
(Freshman Success Sessions, Open House, etc.), we really need students to commit to 3-4
days this summer as well to help ensure that we have another great Freshman Orientation.
This is a terrific opportunity to develop leadership skills, get to know fellow students and help
highlight all of the awesome aspects of Lawrence Central! Questions? Please see Coach K
in room 202 or your guidance counselor.
Scheduling: All students may view their 2014-2015 course requests through their Skyward
accounts. Students should login as they do to review grades, click on the pull-down menu at
the top of the webgrades page, select ‘scheduling’ and the requests will appear. If students
would like to change a request, they should see their counselor ASAP.
Athletic Physicals: Staff from Community Hospital Sports Medicine will be providing athletic
physicals at LC on Monday, May 19 from 6:30- 8:30pm. Cost is $20.00. Enter through
Door 5D. Call the Athletic Department at 964-7440 with any questions.
Final Exams: Seniors will take final exams on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 and
on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28. All other grades will take final exams on
Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 30. A detailed final exam schedule is attached.
Lawrence Township will offer online summer classes: Summer school course offerings
through LTeC are being finalized and the registration website is open at www.ltschools.org
and will close June 4. The following courses will be offered:
English 9 - 1st Semester
Algebra I - 1st Semester
Geometry -1st Semester
US History - 1st Semester
English 11 - 1st Semester
Physical Education I
English 9 - 2nd Semester
Algebra I - 2nd Semester
English 10 - 2nd Semester
US History - 2nd Semester
US Government
Economics
The charge to students will be $25.00 per course and they may take a total of two courses.
The summer session will run from June 9 through July 25. All course work will be done
online from home and final exams will be given at LC from July 21-25. Students must be
present for the final exam.
Indiana Online Academy Summer School: This summer, Lawrence Township students will
also have the opportunity to take summer school courses through Indiana Online Academy
(IOA). Registration will be open from April 14 to June 4 at www.indianaonlineacademy.org.
Classes run from June 9 to July 24. Students may take a total of two courses through IOA,
but students may only complete one semester of PE each summer. Each course will cost
$50.00. A list of available courses and more information can be found at
http://indianaonlineacademy.org/ioasis/classcatalog.aspx?a.
Traffic Signal Apprenticeship Program: Applications for the Traffic Signal Apprenticeship
Program will be open from June 9 – June 13 at www.albat.org.
Advance College Project (ACP) – Indiana University: The Advance College Project
through Indiana University allows students to earn dual credit (high school and college) while
taking classes at LC. LC currently offers 9 ACP classes: Chemistry ACP, Chemistry AP
ACP, Biology AP ACP, Geology ACP, Spanish IV ACP, Genres of Literature ACP, Advanced
Composition ACP, Advanced Business Management ACP and Finance ACP. ACP tuition is
$25 per credit hour. An ACP tuition waiver is available for students who meet the program’s
eligibility requirements and are eligible for the National School Lunch Program (students and
guardians must complete the ACP Tuition Waiver form in order to be considered for this
waiver). In order to participate in ACP, students must:
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Be in good academic standing and on track for college
Have a 2.70 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale
Be taking a college preparatory curriculum
Only students who meet these criteria and apply and register on time will be enrolled for IU
credit through the ACP program. Students who have enrolled in an ACP class for next
year must apply to the ACP program NOW! The online application is available from April
15 – June 1. Apply at http://acp.indiana.edu/bloomington. Attached is an application
overview for students and detailed directions on how to compete the steps for the Advance
College Project eApplication.
New Scholarships:
The Lynn Dean Ford and Lis Daily Crawford Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of
$1000 to a student who is enrolled in a four year institution to study journalism or
communications. The Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists will be awarding a $500
scholarship as well. See Ms. Oakes in the Guidance Office for the application.
Got a Spine Scholarship: This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who
will be attending college full-time by October 2014, and who has a GPA of at least 2.5 for
their last academic year. The application requires an essay. For the application and essay
prompt, go to http://www.arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/fairbanks_alaska.php. The
application deadline is June 2.
Campbell Family Scholarship: The Banfield Charitable Trust Campbell Family Scholarships
program helps cover the cost of tuition (up to $8,500) for undergraduate students pursuing
pet-related careers. The scholarship program is designed to support students’ academic work
in a variety of areas including pre-veterinary sciences, veterinary technology and other
academic fields that will lead them to pet-focused careers. To be eligible, students must be
graduating seniors with a GPA of at least 2.75 for their senior year who have a demonstrated
desire to pursue a pet-related career and previous experience working with pets and families
in the past. The application deadline is June 30. For more information and an application, go
to http://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org/scholarships/.
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship: In an effort to get students committed to the cause of
deleting cyberbullying, deletecyberbullying.org is offering the Delete Cyberbullying
Scholarship Award, a $1,250 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. Sophomores,
juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply. This scholarship requires an essay about
cyberbullying and selection for the scholarship is based exclusively on the essay. The
application deadline is June 30. For an application, including the essay prompt, go to
http://www.deletecyberbullying.org/scholarship/.
Brad’s Deals Scholarship: The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize, encourage and
reward students whose college experience is enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity,
effort and thrift. Graduating seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply, and the
application requires an essay. Five finalists will each receive $2,000 for the 2014-2015 school
year. For more information, including the essay topic, go to
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship#. The application deadline is June 15.
Ocean Awareness Student Contests: For this year’s contest, From the Bow Seat wants
students to explore the major questions surrounding ocean plastic pollution. Why is there so
much plastic in our oceans? Where does it come from? How does it affect ocean animals and
ecosystems? Is this a problem worthy of international attention? Are there alternatives to
plastic that could help alleviate the ongoing problem of ocean pollution? How does our
“throwaway culture” impact the amount of plastic in our oceans? Students may work alone or
in a group, and submissions can take one of three forms: art, essay, or advocacy. Students
can create a work of art, write a 5-8 page essay, or plan a project and document it with a 5-10
minute video. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place plus ten
honorable mentions in each category. Entries are being accepted through June 15.
To have scholarship information sent directly to you, go to:
https://intra1.ltschools.org/lawrencecentral/cgibin/dada/mail.cgi to sign up for the LC
Scholarship listserve.
College Liaison Q and A with Mr. McClatchy: Please continue to send questions to
christianmcclatchy@msdlt.k12.in.us or contact me at 964-8036. I also encourage you to
follow Lawrence Township College Liaison on twitter @LTCollegeCareer to receive tips
throughout the college search process.
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Is summer break a good time to take a college campus visit even though
students are not on campus?
“Even though it is best to see a college campus while school is in session, summer is still a
nice time to visit. You will still have an opportunity to see the campus and get a feel for the
surrounding area. There is no better way to learn about a college or university than stepping
foot on campus. The internet and publications are a great resource but it is impossible to
really know if it is a right fit until students make those first steps on campus. I encourage
students to visit as many campuses as possible, even if it is a school that they have no
interest in attending. Being able to understand what they do not like about a campus is just
as important as knowing what they like. Colleges do a great job of targeting students for
campus events and welcome them with open arms. These events may include:
1. Campus open house events. Most schools will have one or two open house events a
year. They will be on a set date/time so you will want to check on availability at any
schools of interest.
2. Scheduled campus visit. Students are always welcome to contact the admissions
office to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor. They typically ask
for at least a two week notice when scheduling a visit.
3. Shadow days. A lot of campuses will allow admitted students to set up a shadow day
with current students. These might include overnight visits, classroom visits, meeting
with prospective clubs, etc. Check with your school of interest. Some schools allow
these throughout the year and others will do them on specific dates.
4. Spontaneous visit. College campuses are always open to visitors. Even if you are not
able to make an official visit you can still gain a lot of valuable information by walking
around a college campus to get a feel for the environment. Talk with students on
campus, visit the library, walk into some of the buildings, and try to visualize yourself
on that campus. I always encourage students to spend some time in the student union
observing students to see if it seems like a place they might fit in.
Check out the campus visit checklist provided by BigFuture to help you with appropriate
questions and what to look for while visiting the
campus: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide/campus-visitchecklist
As a reminder: Students are awarded two campus visit days their junior year and again their
senior year (they do not accumulate, 2 per year is max). In order to use a campus visit day
students must report to the attendance office to ask for a prearranged absence form at least
3 days in advance. While on campus you must obtain a signature stating that you were on
campus and return it to the attendance office upon your return.”
IUPUI Summer Reading Program: IUPUI is offering summer reading programs for all age
levels. There are programs to work on phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, study skills,
speed reading and to foster an individual’s love of reading. Programs open for ages 4 and
up. For more information, please call (800) 978-9596.
Celebrate Summer Reading – Saturday, June 7 from 11:00am – 4:00pm at the East 38th
St. Library (5420 E. 38th St.) Fun for the whole family! Storytelling, Face Painting, Live
Animal Show, Live Poetry and much more. For more information, visit www.indypl.org or call
(317) 275-4350.
“Different Like Me” Club - A monthly get together for middle and high school kids who have
Aspergers or High Functioning Autism who want to find kids like themselves with whom they
can relax and have fun! Different Like Me was founded by Rebecca Bickel, mother of a son
with autism and therapist to children and families in the Greenwood community. The monthly
meetings at Greenwood Public Library have “stations,” things to do, read or games to play.
You can bring your favorite stuff from home as well. Sometimes community outings will be
planned and families will be notified through email. Different Like Me is a place to meet
interesting people, like yourself. Different Like Me is a club, NOT a social skills or autism
therapy group. There will not be formal “social skills” lessons or activities. The adult
supervisor(s) will mingle to help everyone get to know each other and make sure all the
safety rules are being followed. Club objectives include:
 Increase peer networks and decrease social isolation
 Experience comfortable and accepting social contact
 Increase self confidence through feelings of acceptance from peers
 Provide opportunities for parents to network with other parents of similarly functioning
kids
Abbey Parker, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) has 10+ years of experience
working with kids as a leader, mentor, counselor, and professional. To register, get on the
email list or ask questions, email Abbey Parker at abbey@stillpointconsultants.com.
“Different Like Me” presents a Transitioning to Higher Education workshop for parents.
Mom and son, Rebecca & Brandon Bickel will share their experience in launching Brandon
into the real world and tips to prepare kids who eventually want to become independent.
Parents will learn what to expect from education institutions and how to navigate the
resources to help prepare your child for higher education and work. Kids are welcome to
participate in Different Like Me Game Night during the presentation. This workshop will take
place on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30 – 7:30pm at the Greenwood Public Library, Rooms A &
B (310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN 46142). For more information contact Abbey Parker
at (317) 781-1571 or abbey@stillpointconsultants.com.
Purple for a Purpose – Is lupus in your family? Join the Lupus Foundation of America on
Saturday, June 7 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Riverside Park for food, fun, a fashion show,
lupus panel and much more. Open to any youth or teen with lupus or has lupus in their
family. Each lupus patient or family member can bring one guest. Registration is free. Sign
up now at www.lupusindiana.org to reserve your spot.
Butler World Religions Camp: The World Religions Camp at Butler University offers a twoweek introduction to a rich variety of religions and cultures for students entering grades 9-12
in the fall. Participants will visit local religious communities and work with fellow campers to
create a small-group project giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation of religion
as it is practiced in Indianapolis. The camp will be held July 7-11 and 14-18, 9:00am -1:00pm
on the Butler campus in Indianapolis. Classes will be held from Monday-Friday of both
weeks, and lunch will be provided. The deadline to apply is June 6. For an application, go to
http://www.butler.edu/philosophy-religion/religion/bsri/.
Camp F.I.T.S. (Fit Into Shape): Camp F.I.T.S. summer program, an initiative of Seed 2
Save, Inc., is a series of fitness programs for at-risk youth that will provide a fitness challenge
as well as education on nutrition. This year, the program will be offered June 19-21 at
Shades State Park and Turkey Run State Park and participants will camp, hike, and canoe.
There is no cost for this program and participants will be chosen by lottery. To be added to
the lottery, youth must meet Seed 2 Save’s low-income family household requirement. For
more information about the program, go to http://www.seed2save.org/.
Inner Space Camp: Inner Space Camp is a residential camp for high school students
interested in the exciting field of psychology. Hosted by the Department of Psychology at
Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, Inner Space Camp offers students the chance
to spend a week immersed in learning about the human mind and behavior. Topics include
clinical psychology, neuroscience, forensic psychology, developmental psychology, animal
behavior, and more. Participants will live in an EKU dorm, take field trips, and participate in
lots of fun activities. The camp will take place June 22-27. To be eligible, students must have
a GPA of at least 3.0, and the application requires a letter of recommendation. Need-based
scholarships are available. The application deadline is June 1, but space is limited. For more
information, go to http://psychology.eku.edu/live-think-existpsychology.
Architecture and Landscape Architecture Summer Camp: This Penn State summer camp
offers entering ninth graders through just graduated seniors the opportunity to immerse
themselves in the kinds of activities that take place in a university’s professional design
programs in architecture and landscape architecture. Participants will try their hand at design
and take part in hands-on building and model-making activities, in addition to touring the
unique architecture of the Penn State campus and Fallingwater, the famous house designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright. Other camp activities include films, campus tours, and social events.
The camp will take place July 13-17 on the Penn State campus in State College, PA. All
registrations must be received by 5:00pm on June 25. For more information and to register,
go to http://www.outreach.psu.edu/architecture-camps/.
NIU Engineering Summer Academy: The Engineering Summer Academy at Northern
Illinois University in DeKalb, IL is a one week residential engineering camp for students
entering grades 9-12. This intensive summer camp challenges students to explore a specific
area of engineering. Students will perform several hands-on learning experiments in state-ofthe-art laboratories working alongside engineering faculty, alums, and current students.
Registrations will be accepted until June 30, but students who register by June 13 receive an
early bird discount price. For more info. and to register go to,http://www.niu.edu/ceet/noncredit/summercamps/Engineering%20Summer%20Academy.shtml.
Training Youth For Success (TYFS) – Training Youth for Success is a summer youth
employment program for students ages 14-17. TYFS will provide 30 participants with training
in employment and social (professional) skills, basic computer training and financial literacy.
This 4-week program is from June 16 – July 10, Monday through Friday, 10:00am –
4:00pm. There is a MANDATORY orientation for parents and approved applicants on
Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30pm at the Amber Woods Apartments Clubhouse. At orientation,
you must provide a birth certificate for each youth participating. There is a $25 enrollment fee
for approved applicants. Questions? Call (317) 890-9817.
Employment Opportunities:
USPS is now hiring: The United States Postal Service is currently hiring. Applicants must
be: 1) at least 18 years old; 2) have earned their high school diploma or GED; and 3) be a
U.S. Citizen or have a green card. For more information and to learn more, go to
https://postalexamguide.com/qualify-step2.php.
McCoy Youth Working for Indy is looking for a Program Coordinator Assistant. Applicants
must be ages 15-19. The pay rate is $7.25 per hour and the individual will be required to
work 25-30 hours per week. The job starts Monday, June 2 and ends Friday, July 11.
Application deadline is Thursday, May 22. Contact Pathway Resource Center, Inc. @ 8909817 for more information.
Kinder Electric Co., Inc. Residential & Commercial Contractors is now taking applications
for summer employment or permanent employment after graduation. Applicants must be 18
years of age to be considered. Interested? Call (317) 842-0809 or email
mattk@kinderelectric.com.
Shalom Daycare Ministry is looking for students 18 years of age or older who enjoy working
with children for part-time summer employment. Interested students can contact Mrs. Trudy
Johnson at (317) 635-3397. Shalom Daycare Ministry is located at 401 N. Delaware Street
(Roberts Park United Methodist Church).
Need help with your schoolwork? The MAC (My Achievement Center) is open throughout
the day and is manned by adult tutors and National Honor Society students. Students can
come down during their study halls to receive tutoring. Students must request a MAC pass
from the teacher of the class in which they need help. Please take advantage of this great
resource!
WIN in the MAC after school. The WIN after school tutoring program is open on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00pm. Teachers are available to help interested
students. Please utilize this great resource!!