Hello Seniors!

Who is my Counselor/Social Worker?

Counselors -

Mrs. Pruski - Last name A-E kpruski@lths.net
Mr. Grosrenaud - Last name F-LA -cgrosrenaud@lths.net his office is now located in the college & career center!
Mrs. Spencer - Last name LE-RI - bspencer@lths.net
Ms. Garro - Last name RO-Z - ggarro@lths.net

Social Workers

Come find us in Room 150!

Student Services Division Chair: Mr. Drew Eder, aeder@lths.net

Assistant Division Chair & 504 Coordinator: Mrs. Kate Wohlgemuth, kwohlgemuth@lths.net

College & Career Center Contacts

Mr. Dailey - College & Career Coordinator
- cdailey@lths.net ; 708-579-6357
Mrs. Kalkowski - College & Career Center Admin Assistant
- nkalkowski@lths.net ; 708-579-6358
Mrs. Byerle - College & Career Center Paraeducatpr
- kbyerle@lths.net ; 708-579-6355

How do I set up an appointment with my counselor/social worker?

1. Email your counselor or use their Calendly link

2. Drop in the Counseling office and fill out a conference request sheet at the desk.

3. Come in before/after school.

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DROP-IN CENTER INFO

Email teachers directly to set up a time for extra help before/after school.

GG4 - Final Group Guidance!
- info on Senior Scholarship Night
- how to upload or edit enrollment decisions on schoolinks
- how to upload college based scholarship & financial aid to schoolinks
- for how to send AP/dual credit, scroll down to senior helpful handouts & select end of the year step by step instructions link
- directions on where/how to upload outside scholarship information (google form)
- directions to take the senior end of the year survey
GG1 College Application Process

Senior Helpful Handouts & Presentations - for your reference

FAFSA Opt Out Link
- if you fill this out, you can still choose to fill out the FAFSA
- must do this and/or fill out the FAFSA = graduation requirement
Senior Scholarship Survey
- where you report if you won any outside scholarships
End of the Year Step by Step Instructions
- how to send AP and dual credit scores/grades
FAFSA and Scholarships - December Group Guidance Ppt
Scholarship Request Steps
COD Application Session Ppt
LTHS Schoolinks Scholarship Tracker Info
General Scholarship Info Handout
Post-Secondary Senior Timeline
How to Request a Letter of Recommendation in Schoolinks
How to Link Common App and Schoolinks
How to Complete FERPA
Common App - My High School Details Section
College Visits Guide
College Essay Handout
Applying for a Fee Waiver on Common App
Adding a School to Schoolinks

Parents Corner

College & Career Office Quick Links

Senior Year Night Events -

College Application Process - August 30th, 7-9pm in the Reber
- view handout HERE
National College Fair in Chicago - September 30
FAFSA 101! - November 7th in the Reber Center
- This session will cover types of financial aid, tips for preparing for FAFSA, a step-by-step overview of the FAFSA, directions for next steps, details on how schools calculate need and more! Completing the FAFSA (or providing an opt-out waiver) is a graduation requirement in the State of Illinois.
FAFSA Workshop #1 - January 11th, North Campus Rms 137, 140
- Get help completing the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student aid with assistance offered by members of the ISACorps, financial aid experts from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
First Generation Night - January 25th, virtual (check CCC calendar closer to event for link)
- A student support program at LTHS to assist first-generation college-bound students and their families with career and college planning processes.Open to all grade levels.
FAFSA Workshop #2 - February 13th, North Campus Rm 148.
- Get help completing the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student aid with assistance offered by members of the ISACorps, financial aid experts from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
LT General Scholarship Application - available Jan 15-Feb 29
College Decision Day - May 1
Senior Scholarship Night - May 21

Senior Year - Day Events for Students

College Rep visits - begin September 5
- steps on how to register can be found under student helpful links!
Essaypalooza - October 10th
Career Week - 3/11-3/15
- all events will be hosted in the College and Career Center. schedule is TBD, refer to CCC calendar or ask your counselor.
- If you are interested in hands-on training and/or information about Associates & Certificate programs can sign up to attend individual sessions

Junior Year Review -

Want to review presentations, group guidance, hand-outs, etc. from last year? Check out the list below.

Group Guidance
- May SchooLinks Group Guidance: Click HERE
- April Group Guidance
  - Student Self Evaluation - be sure to immediately select "share" & type in your counselors name to give them access.
  - PowerPoint Presentation
- September Group Guidance
- Senior Course Registration Module
Other Resources
- College and Career Planning Guide
- Junior Explore Workshops
Events Recap (with viewable hand outs and/or presentations)
- Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Admissions Testing Landscape -
- Junior Planning Kick Off Powerpoint
- College Search Process for Juniors & Parents: view the powerpoint from this presentation: HERE
- Stress Free College Planning Webinar - YouTube recording of presentation available Here
- What Colleges Want presentation by Mr. Dailey - view HERE

College Resources- see module HERE

Considering a Gap Year? Check out the module for resources HERE

There are also brochures in the College and Career Center!

Don't forget about our College & Career Center!

Check out our module for all things college & career: HERE
Schedule a meeting with our College and Career counselor, Mr. Dailey: cdailey@lths.net

To explore all of the following social emotional supports, click HERE!

Virtual Calming Room
Referral GPS
Mindfulness Strategies
- Box Breathing Instructions
- "Distract Your Brain" Instructions
Prevention and Wellness Supports
- R.O.A.R. - Reach Out And Report & Speak Up Line Information can be found HERE. (Links to an external site.)
  - Four ways you can anonymously report:
    - Text from your cell phone: SPEAKUPLINE@lths.net
    - Email: SPEAKUPLINE@lths.net
    - Online form (Links to an external site.)
    - Phone Call (not text): 708-588-7326

Want to get involved? Let's explore!

You can find the entire list of clubs offered at LTHS right HERE!
Want to play a sport but just for fun? Consider participating in intramurals. You can find the schedule HERE!
Want to attend a game and support our athletes?! You can find the schedules HERE!