Grade Level Resources

High school is a time of exploration and planning for the future. We know that there are many post-high school options for students to consider and work to provide families with information and resources to help throughout the journey. Below are the school-wide services we provide to families of Lynbrook High School. Following our classroom visits or evening events, presentations and handouts will be posted in the LHS_Guidance class in Schoology for both students and parents to access.

Ninth Grade Planning

Guidance Services

Classroom Visit in Fall:

Learning Styles Inventory, Self Awareness & Self Management Skills, School Resources, including Naviance

Classroom Visit in Winter:

Career Exploration through Virtual Job Shadow and Resume building

Course Selection Support in Spring:

Counselor review graduation and college eligibility requirements, discuss course options and provide individual support with course selection and planning

Parent/Student Evening in Fall:

Understanding the guidance program, graduation and college requirements, course planning, an overview of the college admissions scene

Freshman Year Focus

Students should focus on transitioning successfully into high school. Build a strong academic foundation and study skills by utilizing your planner and school resources, such as the homework center.
Get involved and don't be afraid to try new experiences. High school is a time to explore opportunities and identify new interests. Join clubs, athletics, theater, or get involved in the community.

Tenth Grade Planning

Guidance Services

Classroom Visit in Winter:

Students will take a Career Interest Inventory followed with a discussion on skills, interests, and values; Emphasis on time to research options in Naviance and Virtual Job Shadow, with time to update a resume

Course Selection Support in Spring:

Counselor review graduation and college eligibility requirements, discuss course options and provide individual support with course selection and planning

Parent and Student Evening in Winter:

Topics covered include graduation requirements, course planning information, college testing information, summer activities, and developing interest areas commonly referred to as your 'passion'

Special Topics Guidance Night in Spring:

Topics for this event change from year to year, but focus is typically on understand the college admissions process and special populations (i.e. athletes, EL) more in depth.

Sophomore Year Focus

Sophomores should continue to explore opportunities, including the job shadow and summer programs, to identify interests and strengths.
Begin to consider post-high school opportunities and ensure that you understand college entrance requirements.
Plan to take the PSAT in October (only offered once per year).

Eleventh Grade Planning

Individual Appointments:

Families may opt-in for an individual planning meeting with the counselor for an in-depth academic review and discussion on post-high school options. Students are encouraged to complete a personality assessment from AchieveWorks in Naviance to gain information on careers/college majors

Course Selection Support in Spring:

Counselor review graduation and college eligibility requirements, discuss course options and provide individual support with course selection and planning

Classroom Visit in Spring:

In this 'Jump Start College Research Overview' Counselors work to help students solidify their post-high school goal and get started with steps towards meeting this goal

Parent and Student Evening:

The focus for the evening is to provide concrete information regarding future planning and often includes community college and UC/CSU admissions representatives.

Special Topics Guidance Night in Spring:

Topics for this event change from year to year, but focus is typically on understand the college admissions process and special populations (i.e. athletes, EL) more in depth.

Junior Year Focus

Begin to more seriously research post-high school options by attending workshops, meeting with college and military representatives, and attending a planning meeting with your Counselor
Focus on your personal goals and career interests. Take assessments in Naviance and Virtual Job Shadow to help you identify strengths and interests.
Students interested in collegiate athletics should register with the NCAA and/or NAIA athletic organizations
Students planning on attending 4-year college should research standardized testing requirements and register for exams, if appropriate

Twelfth Grade Planning

Senior Kickoff for Students and Parents (August)

Senior Kick Off Opening Presentation
Early Decision/Early Action
Essay Writing Tips & Suggestions
Naviance and Letter of Recommendation Process
UC Application PowerPoint
CSU Application Instructions
Supporting Your Senior (for Parents)

Classroom Guidance - Preparing For the Year Ahead (September)

Counselors to meet with students to review the upcoming fall season

Financial Aid Forms Night (Sept./Oct.)

Brief review of Financial Aid Process
Financial Aid Night Presentation

Mid-year classroom visit (January)

Power Point Presentation
Summary handout
Scholarship information
Mid-year reports and transcripts
Senior Awards