9th Grade: Beginning the Journey
Classroom Guidance - Freshman Connections (October)
- LHS resources overview
- Getting to know the Lynbrook staff resources
- Learning style assessment and study strategies discussed
- Family Connection account access and set up
Parent and Student Evening (November)
- LHS resources overview
- Graduation requirements reviewed
- Summer activities
- Introduction to the college process and requirements
Course Selection (March)
- Transcript review
- Graduation college entrance requirements
- LHS departments and course offerings
- Develop a 4 year graduation plan
- Courses selected for the following school year
- Summer school overview
11th Grade - Finding the Right Fit
Classroom Guidance - Understanding Yourself and Exploring Your Post High School Options (May)
- Introduction to a comprehensive portfolio to prepare for post-high school utilizing Family Connection
- An emphasis places on taking a Personality Assessment and understanding your type
Parent Student Evening (January)
- Planning the senior schedule
- College Admissions Testing
- College Visits
- Finding the College that Fits
- Preview of Senior Year
Course Selection (March)
- Transcript review
- Graduation college entrance requirements
- LHS departments and course offerings
- Summer school overview
Financial Aid Planning for Parents (April)
- Review of financial aid process
- Overview of the types of aid available
SPECIAL - Planning for Parents and Just for Juniors (February - March)
- A special workshop to help students and parents get organized for the upcoming college application period