Counselors Corner - December 5, 2025
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Counselors Corner - December 5, 2025
Second Semester Changes
If a student would like to request a 2nd semester schedule change for a semester elective, please fill out 2nd semester schedule change link. Schedule changes will be considered based on class availability and must be submitted by Monday, January 12th in this form.
SAVE THE DATES!
Registration Showcase events in January! Get help with course registration for the 2026-2027 School year.
- Main Campus Wednesday, January 28th for Current 9th/10th/11th Grade Students and families
- Freshman Campus Thursday, January 29th for Current 8th Grade Students and families
Schoolinks is a tool that Lakota students use for course planning, career search, college search/applications and a place where students can track their experiences throughout high school. The presentation reviews some of the options in Schoolinks that help students plan to meet graduation requirements. Families can view and listen to the Experience Tracker presentation here. The presentation also reviews the new Honors Diploma criteria as well as the new state CCWM indicators and requirements.
Current Juniors at Lakota East!
All juniors will be taking the state provided ACT in late February. This is a real ACT that the state of Ohio pays for in the junior year for all students. We encourage juniors to begin preparing for this test. This week, the School Counselors shared out information to help juniors understand what the ACT covers and how to prepare for the test. Check out this slide, and begin preparing for this important test. NOTE: Any student can register for a national ACT, which are held on Saturdays throughout the year, visit ACT.org for more information. The state provided ACT in February will be during a school day and LEHS will be registering students in February for this test. There are no test registration needs for students at this time, for the state provided ACT.
Class of 2026
If you are interested in earning the Honors Diploma, please view our information about the NEW State requirements here. The School Counselors will be working to verify students who are eligible to earn an Honors Diploma. We encourage you to turn in the Honors Diploma form by December 19th to the East Counseling Office if you want to make sure you meet the Honors Diploma requirements.
Linked UP
We are excited to introduce LinkedUP Connect, an online platform that links students with work-based learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, community service, and more. This program helps students build career awareness, explore post-secondary options, and connect with community partners. The platform is currently available to Juniors and Seniors.
To participate, parents must log in to Final Forms through OneLogin and complete the LinkedUP Connect permission form for their student. The permission form will be open December 1st–12th. Students with completed permission forms will be able to access the LinkedUP Connect portal via a tile in OneLogin in January to set up their account and explore opportunities.
Please click HERE for more information about LinkedUP Connect.
Request a Meeting with your School Counselor:
Main Campus Students : Main Campus Counselor meeting sign up
Freshman campus students : Freshman Counselor Meeting Request
Things to do...
Class of 2026: College Application checklist
Class of 2027: Get ahead with future planning, please check out our Junior Year To Do List
Meet Your Counselors!
School Counselors Main Campus – Student last names & Email:
- A-De Tara.Bessler@lakotaonline.com
- Df-He Andrea.Bryant@lakotaonline.com
- Hf-Mh Nina.Gervais@lakotaonline.com
- Mi-Sf Angela.Fisher@lakotaonline.com
- Sg-Z Jennifer.Millard@lakotaonline.com
School Counselors Freshman Campus – Student last names & Email:
Counseling Updates
Are you up to date with happenings in the School Counseling Office? Do you need to find opportunities with: colleges, local jobs, volunteering in the community, getting help with ACT/SAT testing? Check out the Counseling Office Updates
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