Students may begin requesting schedule changes on Thursday, December 3rd through Monday, December 14.  Students must complete a schedule change request form, get the appropriate signatures and return the form to their counselor.  Forms are available in Student Services.  There will be limited opportunities to change schedules when school resumes in January.

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On December 1, from 8-9 p.m., USAFA cadet Daniel Uribe (LPHS graduate) will be at LP to talk to students about life as an Academy cadet, as part of the Grassroots Program.  Learn about the Air Force Academy from a cadet point of view!  To participate students must sign up on Naviance, print their confimation and have their teacher sign it.

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This year Mrs. Ritchey's goal is to meet with each junior to discuss postsecondary plans.  Topics covered can include class rank and GPA, college admission requirements, factors in choosing a college, specific colleges and universities, Naviance,  financial aid, and tentative college majors.  Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting as well.  Please contact her at 867-8007 or pritchey@lewispalmer.org  to set up a meeting.

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At 5:30 on Thursday, November 19, learn more about the University of Denver.  Meet with admissions staff and learn about college life, financial aid and the college admission process.  At 7 p.m. attend a DU men's basketball game at the Ritchie Center, and see the excitement fo Division 1 basketball firsthand!  Tickets to the game are $9 each.  Both students and parents are welcome-juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to attend.

The offer is not valid at  the DU ticket office.  You must order early to get tickets.  If interested, see Mrs. Ritchey for the ticket order form.

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On Wednesday, November 18, Kevin Berg, senior admissions counselor at UNC, will be at LP from 9-11 a.m. reviewing completed applications for admission.  Students will receive an admissions decision at that time instead of having to wait 4-6 weeks.  Seniors applying to UNC must sign up for an appointment with Mrs, Brynne Thompson in Student Services.  The application fee is waived for students who participate. Appointment slots are limited, so students should sign up quickly.  Each student needs to bring:

A completed UNC application (either the paper copy or a receipt showing the online app has been completed)
Official HS transcript (Get this ahead of time.  Do not ask the registrar for this the day of your appt.)
Essay and letters of recommendation (if students are below a 94 index)

Please see your counselor if you have questions.

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Counseling assignments for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
Freshmen and sophomore Counselor:          Larry Clouse 
                                                                Attendance Secretary: Kim Schneewind
                                                                719-488-6180

Junior Counselor:                                       Peggy Ritchey
                                                                Attendance Secretary: Brynne Thompson
                                                                719-488-6182
 
Senior Counselors:                                     Sharon Thompson, A-K
                                                                Gina Zelkin, L-Z 
                                                                Attendance Secretary: Kathy Sciacca
                                                                719-488-6181

Handouts to help juniors know what needs to be accomplished this year as well as templates for writing a resume.

See Naviance for scholarship information.

Official transcripts may be ordered beginning Sept. 8th for $1 each. There is a 24-hr turn-around. Please see Mrs. Bladow in Student Services.