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Seniors Last Advisory

Laptop Turn In & Senior Celebration (Advisory Parties)

Review laptop turn  in procedures for Seniors using the slideshow below.



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April 27, 2016 (Senior Transcripts, T-Shirts & Cards)

Senior T-Shirts & Cards

CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES FOR SENIOR T-SHIRTS & CARDS FROM LEADERSHIP!!

 The leadership class wants seniors to write on a note card about their favorite memory at Liberty High School. They can also choose to decorate them if they please. The note cards will be found in the mailroom on Tuesday. 

 Turn in the note cards to Mrs. King's mailbox or RM 100.

 All appropriate cards will be place on a huge poster and hung up for everyone to see! 

Final Transcript Request Instructions
A.    Announce to Advisory:
Today we will be filling out a required document to inform the counseling office what you plan to do after graduation and where to send your final transcript.
A final transcript is a record of your entire high school career.  This document will have your final GPA and Class Rank.  Your college admission process will not be complete without your final transcript. NCAA and NAIA also require a final transcript.
Transcripts will be mailed approximately 2 weeks after grades are due. 
B.   Process
Students will log into their Family Connection page.
a.    Access the FC site by going to the Counseling website
b.    Click on the About Me tab
c.    Click on the LHS Grad Survey on the left side. 

C.   Explanation of questions
1.    Full Name (Required)
2.    Plans for next year:  State requirement (Required)
3.    Area of study:  State requirement (Required)
4.    College application update and final transcript location
a.    If a student has used FC to request transcripts this year, their colleges (and NCAA/NAIA) will be on their survey.  The student needs to update each college under the Final Decision column by indicating if they were Accepted or Denied.  If they did not complete the application process, they would check the box under Never Applied. 
b.    Students will check the box under Attending of the college they plan to attend in the fall. If the student is undecided, they should mark the box of the school they will most likely attend.  (multiple checks are not allowed in this section)
c.    Students will check the college they would like their final transcript to be sent under Send Final Transcript.  College athletes will also check the NAIA or NCAA box.  Undecided students will check each college they are still considering.  (multiple checks are allowed in this section)
d.    If the student does not have their final college listed on their survey, the student will click lookup in the next section to add the college and then click the final transcript box. 
5.    Verification of final transcript: Student will type in the name(s) of the college(s) they have indicated in number 4.  College athletes will also include NCAA or NAIA.  Students will type NONE if they do not need their transcript sent to a college.  (Required)
6.    Scholarships:  Students will indicate amount and name, if applicable.  List all scholarships including from colleges not attending. 
7.    Cell number  (Required)
8.    E-mail address
Thank you!

Please contact the counseling office at Brenda Wiederholt (7049), Greg Casel (7045) or Lois Magnuson (7046) if you have questions or concerns during this process. 




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April 13, 2016

Thousand Thank You's Project & Grade Checks

Advisory teachers project and lead students through the following presentation.  There are 2 videos embedded so you will need sound.  

While students submit virtual "thank you's", complete grade checks.  Encourage students to attend LH even if not assigned (especially if close to getting the next grade).  Remind students finals and EOCs are fast approaching.



Also have students answer this 1 question on the following survey http://bit.ly/soccerlhs
Finally, students need to fill out the survey below the presentation.


Brief Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TJ7YP3S 

(must be 18 to take the survey)

LCHAT is partnering with Clay County Public Health Center & the City of Liberty to conduct a Health Impact Assessment regarding street design and having sidewalks on one or two sides of the street, and its impact on walkability and connectivity, and thus, the impact on the health of Liberty residents.

The survey needs to be filled out by April 18, 2016. We will be using this information as part of a written report for the City of Liberty regarding city ordinances for future development. 

The link to the confidential survey is below, and shouldn't take longer than 5-8 minutes to respond. And please feel free to forward to any other Liberty residents you know. 
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April 5, 2016 Extended Advisory

Last Chance for Senior Destinations in Yearbook CLICK HERE

Advisory Lesson


12:25-1:10
1:10-1:15
1:15-1:45
​Seniors
​​Attendance
(students report directly to advisory class)
(click hyperlink above for lesson presentation, videos & follow up questions)
Transition to gym
Admin Talk
(New gym)
Advisory teachers will sit together with their advisory class
*The LMC will be closed during all advisories.  
*Please keep all students in advisory (Liberty Hour is the time for students to see other teachers).
*Time left over? Grade checks or use the Advisory Choice Tab on the Blog for ideas to connect with students.
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Resources

For more information on how to help a friend or loved one, visit  Have a Drug Problem, Need Help? page.
To find out what people are doing to prevent teen prescription drug abuse, visit our PEERx initiative.
*This list is intended to provide you with information about mental health resources that are available in your area. The Liberty School District does not recommend or promote any particular individual or facility.
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March 30, 2016

Advisors Lead Students Thru Follow Up Questions



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March 16, 2016

Message from Counseling Department

Our counselors and social workers would like to remind all students that spring time can be a stressful time of the year.  Remember if you or a friend is struggling to reach out to a counselor, teacher or social worker.  
Even if you're sworn to secrecy and you feel like you'll be betraying your friend if you tell, you should still get help. Share your concerns with an adult you trust as soon as possible.   The important thing is to notify a responsible adult. Although it may be tempting to try to help your friend on your own, it's always safest to get help.  You can always stop by the counseling office or use Sprigeo to report a concern.  The Sprigeo link is located on the front page of the LHS website.  You will also find additional resources on the LHS Counseling website under Personal Resources.  
LHS is in 2nd Place for the 

Graduate for Más Regional Prize 

  1. Advisory students will follow this link, click on “Make the Promise” icon to fill out the promise to graduate. https://getschooled.com/graduate-for-mas
  2. Students that “Make the Promise” will automatically be enrolled in the program and receive access to a variety of content: College Knowledge, Future Focus, Life Skills, Make the Grade, Money Talks, and more.
  3. What’s next? Encourage the students to watch the videos, play the games, take the surveys, and attempt the challenges on their dashboard. There is no set number of activities they must complete, but the more they click on and complete, the higher we go on the leaderboards to possible win prizes and money. The following links will earn us more points.
    1. Get Fit
    2. Do You Speak a Foreign Language?
    3. You Learn What in College?
    4. Which Music Group Do you Rock Out To?
    5. What Shoes Define You?
    6. Would You Rather Be A Hero Or A Villain
    7. Good Habits Are Hard To Break
    8. Test Prep Classes
    9. Characters in Fiction
    10. Best Place To Get An After School Job
    11. How Much Do You Know About Bullying?
    12. They Have A Scholarship For That?
    13. Pop Quiz: Driver's License
    14. Pop Quiz: ACT
    15. Pop Quiz: ACT Math
    16. Pop Quiz: ACT Science
    17. Pop Quiz: ACT Reading
    18. Pop Quiz: Soccer
    19. Pop Quiz: Celebrities
    20. Pop Quiz: SpongeBob
    21. College Reality Check
    22. College Safety Concerns
    23. Building Your School
    24. Building Your School
    25. High School Survival Guide
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March 9, 2016

Spring Survey for Student Paths

  1. Visit the Student Paths Survey at the top of the page if you need assistance in directing students to www.mystudentpath.com
  2. Students will log in and complete the Spring Survey ($1.50 per student that completes the survey)
  3. After the survey is submitted, students will explore videos and articles of interest

LHS is in 1st Place for the 

Graduate for Más Regional Prize 

  1. Advisory students will follow this link, click on “Make the Promise” icon to fill out the promise to graduate. https://getschooled.com/graduate-for-mas
  2. Students that “Make the Promise” will automatically be enrolled in the program and receive access to a variety of content: College Knowledge, Future Focus, Life Skills, Make the Grade, Money Talks, and more.
  3. What’s next? Encourage the students to watch the videos, play the games, take the surveys, and attempt the challenges on their dashboard. There is no set number of activities they must complete, but the more they click on and complete, the higher we go on the leaderboards to possible win prizes and money.

SENIOR DATES

Tuesday, March 8, 2016: Announcement Delivery - Announcements will be distributed during lunch periods in the high school commons. Jostens will also deliver announcements March 14th, April 5th, and April 12th.

 Friday, March 18, 2016: Extra Ticket Requests – This is the last day for all extra ticket requests. The request form must be submitted online via the Liberty High School Graduation website. The maximum allowable request is 3 extra tickets. You will be notified if your request has been granted on Tuesday, March 29th via the email provided on the online request form. If available, these extra tickets will be in the senior packet at the MANDATORY graduation practice on Friday, May 13th, 2016.

 Friday, April 22, 2016: Cap and Gown Distribution - Caps and gowns will be distributed during lunch periods in the high school commons. Tassels and honor cords may also be purchased on this day for those who qualify. Jostens will also deliver caps/gowns on April 27th. You can pay your balance online at www.studentunionkc.com (allow 48 hours to process payments).
Upon pickup of your items, please ensure you have a cap, gown, tassel, and stoll.
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March 2

Harbor TV

All advisory teachers will need to log-in to access the videos to show in advisory. You personally created an account earlier this semester. If you did not create an account, simply follow the directions below.
*Videos for Advisory lessons can only be accessed by logging in to this account using the code highlighted below.

  2. Upper right corner click “Learn More”
  3. Enter the following code for LHS: SMC828
  4. Enter your information to create your account...Once logged into the HarborTV account
  5. Go to “The Harbor” pull down menu at the top of the page
  6. Click “Latest Episodes” (Consider adding this to your favorites)
  7. Locate the designated “Season/Episode” video according to the advisory lesson (lesson plan details are below)

LESSON PLAN

Class Starter: Ask students…
  • What is a legacy?
  • How often do you feel you could have managed your time better?
  • What does time management have to do with creating a positive legacy?
Show: the following Episode titles (found in "The Harbor" pull down menu; "Latest Episodes)

  • Season 2 - Episode 1 “Leaving a Legacy” (4+ minutes)
  • Season 2 - Episode 4 “Time Management” (4+ minutes)
Post Viewing Questions: found in the following hyperlinks; use the "Class Discussion" ideas below



Class Discussion: use any format of your choice to discuss the “Post Viewing Questions”

  • whole group discussion
  • small group then share out

  • inner circle / outer circle

  • inner circle can have one set of questions to discuss while the outer circle remains quiet
  • outer circle can have a different set of questions to discuss while the inner circle remains quiet
  • any other idea you may have that gets the students processing today's lesson

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February 24, 2016





Everyone codes! Teachers/classes can choose any age-appropriate coding website, APP, or unplugged activity.  Advisory students will be engaged in coding for all of advisory.

Teacher lesson plan CLICK HERE. A summary of coding options are listed below for students to access, learn about and/or participate in coding activities.

*If students do not want to code, one option could be to have them explore/ research why coding is important. The Computer Science for All initiative might be a great starting point for this.

Some options for coding activities are listed below:
Websites
APPS
Unplugged
Courses on studio.code.org


Learn to Code by Playing a Game:
Completing offline coding activity.


*Additional activities on LPS53 Hour 2 plan

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