Guidance Department

Guidance Office

• Phone: 330.875.2074
• Fax: 330.875.7671

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Mrs. Laura Ehlers
School Counselor Secretary
laura.ehlers@lepapps.org

Mrs. Ann Clemson 
School Counselor
Last names O-Z &
RG Drage/ Tech Prep 
ann.clemson@lepapps.org

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Mr. Thomas Saltsman
School Counselor
Last names A-G &
College Credit Plus
thomas.saltsman@lepapps.org

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Mrs. Heather Zapolnik
School Counselor 
Last names H-N &
Leopard Blended Digital Academy (LBDA)
heather.zapolnik@lepapps.org

We have a Care team and family support specialists ready to help any of our families who need some extra support. Click here to learn how they can help.

For the Class of 2023 and beyond, these are the requirements students will need to complete in order to graduate.

Current students in grades 9-11 and former students of LHS should request transcripts through the Guidance Office.

There are three ways to do so:

1. Stop by the Guidance Office and complete a Transcript Request Form
2. Call 330.875.2074
3. Email Mrs. Ehlers at laura.ehlers@lepapps.org

    Current SENIORS can access their Senior Transcript Request Form here.

Click here to get the application and forms for Minor Work Permits.

Click here to learn about our Academic Letter Recognition program.

Ohio Apprenticeships / Trades
Registered Apprenticeship programs teach high-level skills for today's workplace. Ohio has over 600 Registered Apprenticeship programs in fields as diverse as construction, energy, health care, manufacturing, and utilities. Each program includes, at a minimum, 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job training and 144 hours per year of related classroom instruction.

Businesses gain access to a pool of workers who have been trained at a reasonable cost to industry specifications. 
Apprentices are able to earn a living as they train for high-quality, reliable employment and rewarding career.

East Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council

East Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council provides opportunities for workers & contractors in the building & construction industry. Click here for more information.

JATC: Electrical Trade Center of Greater Canton

Apprentice Ohio: Click here to access apprenticeship programs all over Ohio.

Ohio Means Jobs
Ohio Means Jobs provides career planning, scholarship information, resume building, and inventories/assessments to help students explore future careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook 
 The US Department of Labor occupation statistics for present and future career choices. This site is an excellent resource. 

Big Future
Each year, the College Board® ​ helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement®  Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

My Future
Myfuture.com helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers, and military service opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor.

PersonalityType
Based on the most widely-used, well-respected, model of Personality Type in the world, the PersonalityType.com Assessment™ enables users to quickly and accurately identify their Personality Type — usually in less than five minutes.

MyMajor
Finding a great job these days can be difficult, particularly if you don't have a college degree. Since most worthwhile jobs require at least some sort of post-high school education, it is a distinct advantage to have achieved at least a two-year degree, if not a four-year undergraduate degree. For some jobs, it does not seem to particularly matter in what discipline the degree was earned. Simply the fact that you have completed a college education is good enough for these employers.

If you plan to attend college, here is a four-year plan.

• Hear from Stark County College Representatives

 

• Niche College Search and Student Reviews What really sets the site apart is its extensive universe of student reviews. Current students are a vital source of intel when evaluating colleges, and Niche gives you a way to hear from them.
• Federal Government's Search Tool  The federal government’s college search tool is based on an abundance of college data that can help you compare costs, graduation rates, and alumni success for two- and four-year colleges. 
• College Majors 101  This site provides information about careers that are possible with different majors and the type of courses that are required. Users can also watch major-related videos made by various colleges, as well as search for related student associations and industry publications. Start exploring majors at the same time you start exploring colleges (or even earlier)
• College Results Data  One of the most important indicators of college quality is graduation rates, and this site looks in-depth at college data. 
• College Data Search Tool This site has up-to-date data on admissions, financial aid, and academics at thousands of colleges. College Data truly stands out with its admission and financial aid trackers.

WHAT IS AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP® ) COURSE

A college-level course taught at the high school. The reading level of the texts, reading and writing assignments, research projects, testing/assessment, etc. are at the college level of difficulty.

AP® course content is based on a specific curriculum set by the College Board. Louisville High School AP® teachers have received training through the College Board specific to the coursework and testing used in their AP® classes.

WHY TAKE AN AP® CLASS

• Prepare for and score at least a “3” on the year-end, College Board developed AP® test.
• Initiate students to the level of reading, writing, and research expected in college courses.
• Challenge students to reach their maximum learning potential.
• Potentially aid in the admissions process by demonstrating the ability to handle rigorous work, especially for selective schools.
• Some of the most competitive scholarship awards value AP® coursework.
• The intensity of college courses and exams catch far too many freshmen by surprise.

9 AP® COURSES OFFERED AT LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:

• AP® U.S. History (10)
• AP®  Government (11,12)
• AP®  European History (11,12)
• AP® English Language (11)  
• AP® English Literature (12)  
• AP® Studio Art & Design (11,12)
• AP® Calculus AB (12)
• AP® Psychology (11,12)  
• AP® Music Theory(11,12)

THE AP® EXAM

The AP® Exam is required at LHS and administered in May. There is an exam fee. Most of the nation’s colleges and universities, plus colleges and universities in 24 other countries, may grant students placement, and/or give credit for qualifying AP® Exam Scores, not AP course grades.

All state colleges and universities in Ohio have committed to guaranteeing credit or placement for students who receive a grade of 3 or higher on an AP® Exam.

Scores range from 1-5 (not traditional grades). 3 or better is considered passing.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREDIT AND PLACEMENT

Some colleges may award “credit” for qualifying AP® Exam grades. This means credit hours are actually granted toward a college degree. Others may award “advanced placement® ,” meaning introductory and/or general education courses can be skipped, and students can enter higher-level courses as freshmen.

Information about AP® credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at   www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.

Honors and Advanced Placement® Courses
Starting with the class of 2010, Louisville High School adopted a weighted grading system. However, students will no longer be ranked as of the Class of 2015. An "A" in an Advanced Placement®or CC+ course will be worth 5 points. An "A" in a regular course will be worth 4 points. An "A" in an honors class will carry a point value of 4.5. A grade of "C" will be valued at 2 points, no matter what type of course is offered. The same is true for a grade of a "D".

Both the 4.0 point GPA scale and the weighted GPA scale will appear on the grade card and transcript. If you have questions about advanced placement courses, please visit the College Board® Website.

Honors Classes

Advanced Math/Trig 
Algebra II
American History
Anatomy/Physiology 
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry II                                    

English I
English II
French IV
Geometry
Organic Chemistry
Physics

World Studies

Our most up-to-date honors and AP courses are listed in the LHS Profile-- as they are subject to change due to enrollment.

Starting with the class of 2010, Louisville High School adopted a weighted grading system. However, students will no longer be ranked as of the Class of 2015. An "A" in an Advanced Placement®or CC+ course will be worth 5 points. An "A" in a regular course will be worth 4 points. An "A" in an honors class will carry a point value of 4.5. A grade of "C" will be valued at 2 points, no matter what type of course is offered. The same is true for a grade of a "D".

Both the 4.0 point GPA scale and the weighted GPA scale will appear on the grade card and transcript. If you have questions about advanced placement courses, please visit the College Board® Website.

Applies to all 17 and 18-year-old men.

Federal law requires all men living in the United States to register within a month of their 18th birthday for the Selective Service. Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, job training, government jobs, and driver's license renewal in most states.

You can obtain a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or register easily online at the  Selective Service System Website. Please see Mr. Saltsman in the Guidance Office if you have any questions.

• ACT and SAT practice tests available through OhioMeansJobs K-12 

 

• College and Career Readiness Tools for Middle and High School Students  

 

• ACT® Preparation 
  • English (300questions), Math (240questions), Reading (160questions), Science (160questions), Writing Practice Test
  • Each have 4 practice tests that use the instant scoring and detailed answer explanations to determine where you're strong, and what can be improved.
  • Preparation Courses and Guides tab with a variety of ACT prep activities

 

• OhioMeansJobs Assessments and Training 
  • Numerous assessments and trainings. If you click the “College Test Preparation” you will find
    • ACT Preparation
    • AP Biology Preparation
    • College Placement Preparation
    • GMAT Preparation
    • Math, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Science Skills Review

 

• Study Guides and Strategie
  • Since 1996 the Study Guides and Strategies Website has been researched, authored, maintained and supported as an international, learner-centric, educational public service. Permission is granted to freely copy, adapt, and distribute individual Study Guides in print format in non-commercial educational settings that benefit learners. Please be aware that the Guides welcome, and are under, continuous review and revision. For that reason, digitization and reproduction of all content on the Internet can only be with permission through a licensed agreement. Linking to the Guides is encouraged!

 

• Test Taking Tips
  • Whether you're a high school or college student, tests are unavoidable. If you take a multiple-choice exam your strategy will be different than if you were to take an essay test. Learning proper note taking, studying and test taking strategies are a vital part of improving your grade on exams as well as your academic success.

 

• Veritas Prep Test Pre
  • Unprepared students cringe at the thought of having to take a test. In fact, the majority of students end up cramming their study time the night before taking the test, if they prepare at all. Properly prepared students realize that a little time and dedication will reward them with lesser stress, higher grades, and great financial rewards for persistent excellence.

 

• TRAILS-9.org
  • TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills based on 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th grade standards. This Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for school librarians and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students. There is no charge for using TRAILS.