The LHS College Admission/Application Boot Camp for students in the class of 2020 will be held on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22. We will be meeting from 9am-11am and/or 12pm-2pm in the LGI at LHS. We added some afternoon times to accommodate sports practices. Students are welcome at any of the times and days listed. No need to register - just show up. If a student wants to stay from 9-2 they are welcome to do so - just make sure to bring a lunch!
Hello Seniors!
You have received an email with directions to fill out two end of the year surveys. The graduation survey is quick, while the scholarship application will take a bit more time. The scholarship application is DUE FRIDAY, MAY 10th. Mrs. Evener and I will be in your English class next week on May 9th to review and help you finish filling out the application if needed. Please do not wait to fill it out, but if you have questions, we will help you.
Log into Naviance to access the surveys:
student.naviance.com/lansinghs
Thanks and congratulations! - Mrs. Evener & Mr. Jones
Regional summer school classes are held at TST BOCES, located at 555 Warren Rd in Ithaca.
July 8 – August 12 (M-F)
Regents Exams: August 13 & 14
Please see your school counselor to sign up by June 17th. Applications are listed below under downloads.
31 Days of Song! May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Treat yourself to one song a day foir the month of May! :)
New this year! The high school counselors will be presenting on a variety of topics including course planning, college admissions, and helpful tips to navigate high school.
The presentation and handouts are all listed below under "downloads"
All students taking AP Exams (with the exception of those only taking AP Studio Art) are required to attend one of the three sessions (4/9, 4/10, 4/11 afterschool) All meetings will be held in the Large Group Instruction Room (102). The purpose of the meeting is to complete forms which are required for the AP Exams in May. Please identify which meeting you will be attending. Please complete the survey that was emailed to you by April 5th. Please see Mr. Jones if you have any questions.
Also - please see AP Schedule below under downloads.
Admissions representatives from local colleges take part in a panel or small group sessions to help parents and students understand the college admissions process.
Hello sophomore families!
We are pleased to offer the PreACT at LHS on Saturday, May 18th at 9am and Sunday, May 19th at 2pm.
The PreACT gives students valuable practice for the popular college entrance exam, the ACT. It will also help identify how your student is doing with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in college and beyond, areas of improvement, and career possibilities that match the student’s interests.
A link to register your student to take the PreACT, was emailed to all parents /guardinas of sophomores. You must register by Monday, April 22nd. There will be no late registrations. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. The cost of the exam is $13, students can bring cash or check (payable to Lansing High School) to Stacey Hern in the Student Services Office.
Please contact your student’s school counselor with questions.
Beth Evener (A-K) and Steve Jones (L-Z)
Please see the newsletter below in "downloads".
The Annual Career and Tech Visitation Day for Sophomores is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at the TST BOCES Career and Tech Center. Students will tour two (2) programs for approximately 40 minutes. *Permission slips need to be turned in by Friday, March 1st.
The classes available at the Career and Tech Center for first year students are: Advanced Manufacturing, Animal Science, Early Childhood, Cosmetology, Welding, Auto Body, Auto Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Digital Graphics, Computer Tech, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, and Heavy Equipment. Please contact Mrs.Evener or Mr. Jones in Student Services or visit the website at
www.tstboces.org.
The school counselors and college students from Cornell’s Smart is Strong (SiS) Foundation will be available to help with your college applications. No matter where you are in the process or if you just have a quick question, we are happy to help. No need to sign up, just join us! 10/24, 11/8, and 11/27 after school at 2:30 in Student Services.
High school seniors and their families are invited to join SUNY representatives for a program designed to provide information and answer your questions about the college search process and all that is available to undergraduates at The State University of New York. Foir dates and times please click on teh link below.
Click here for more info
Oct 13th
Nov 17th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Students and parents can receive assistance with the FAFSA and attend an Excelsior Scholarship information session.
Click Here For More Info
TC3 College Fair: October 16th
All 11th grade students (and 12th grade students that sign-up)
Depart LHS at 12:15pm, Return to LHS at 2:15pm
Please join Tompkins Cortland Community College's Admissions Director Sandy Drumluk for the 2nd annual auto-admit day at LHS! Apply and get accepted to TC3 on the spot! We will be meeting in Conference Room 216 on Monday, October 15th during lunch periods. Students can sign up in Student Services or by filling out the Google Form that will be emailed to you soon. Please have your Social Security Number available.
Lansing High School will be sponsoring The Giving Tree program for families needing extra assistance for holiday gifts. All students and families remain anonymous. Students will receive a small item and a gift card. If you would like to help out by purchasing gifts, the Giving Tree will be on the LHS Student Services website beginning November 28th. If you have questions, please contact Stacey Hern at 533-3020 ext. 3104.
Please join the school counselors and Lisa Hoskey, the Director of Financial Aid Services at Ithaca College, for our annual College and Financial Aid Night on Thursday September 27th at 6:15PM in the high school library. This event is the same night as open house to make it easier for families to be at both events. We hope to see you there!
PSAT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 8:00am-11:30am
Available only for 11th grade students.
Cost: $16 (payable to LHS, please give check or cash to Stacey Hern in Student Services)
Counselors will provide additional information in English classes.
