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Guidance Department
Louisville High School offers a comprehensive 9-12 school counseling program that is an integral part of the school’s total educational program designed to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. As an essential part of the instructional program, school counseling helps to build a foundation for student learning and academic success. The concepts of student advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change are infused throughout the school counseling program.
In the event of a counseling emergency, call the Crisis Center at 330.452.6000 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The National Suicide Prevention website is www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Program Goals
Our guidance department goals focus on the following areas:
1. Understanding the school environment
2. Career awareness and educational planning
3. Understanding attitudes and behaviors
4. Knowledge of self and others
5. Recognition, understanding, and solving problems
6. Developing initiative, responsibility, and self-direction in students
Program Components
Our comprehensive school counseling program is developmentally designed to serve all students and includes the following services:
- Counseling Services
- Individual
- Group
- Preventive or Remedial
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Referrals from students (self), parents, teachers, or others
- ComQuest Counseling Services
2. Classroom Guidance Services
- Academic Planning
- Group and Individual
- Career Awareness
- Decision making
- Personal/Social Development Skills
3. Consultation Services
- Parents
- Teachers
- Administrators
- School Psychologist
- Community Agencies
4. Coordination
- Registration of New Students
- Academic Planning
- Master Schedule
- AP®, College Credit Plus (CC+)
- Student Records
- Testing Program
- Student Withdrawals
5. ACT (Juniors), PSAT, End of Course Exams, ASVAB (Sophomores)
- Test Preparation
- Freshman Orientation Program
- Care Team
- Peer Tutoring / Mentoring
- Special Programs
- Referrals to Community Agencies
- College and Career Information
- College materials, scholarships
- College visits
- College Application Process and Scholarships
- Career/Vocational Preparation
- R.G. Drage, Tech Prep, Work-Study
- Parent Workshops
- Freshman/Parent Orientation, College Planning, Financial Aid, Educational Options
- Classroom Presentations (9-12)
- Military (visits, transitioning)
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Scholarship information is available and updated on a weekly basis in the Guidance Office. Counselors will be available to assist students with this process.
- Be aware of deadlines and make sure applications are submitted before the due dates.
- Families seeking financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1. Visit the FAFSA homepage for more information.
- Nearly all colleges and universities offer scholarships through their financial aid offices. A separate application is sometimes required and the application deadline may be different from the admission application deadline. Consult the college admission office or their website for this information.
- There are many scholarships available and search engines to help you find them. See the local and national scholarship search links in the main menu.
- Remember to check with parents' employers, student's employers, churches, and any organizations or clubs you may be involved in for available scholarships.
- Be wary of services that guarantee you scholarship money for a fee - it's usually a scam!
- Your school counselor is available to assist you at any time.
Stark Community Foundation
Stark Community Foundation is one of Stark County's major sources of college scholarship support. Last year, the Foundation connected 380 students with $487,913 in college scholarships. The website features over 100 funds, each varying by the deadline date, criteria for selection, eligibility requirements and application information.
FastWeb.com
Fastweb is the premier online resource for paying and preparing for college. Since 1995, we have excelled in providing students with the resources to realize their educational pursuits, from the time they begin their college search in high school, to the day they land their first job after graduation.
College Board® Scholarship Search
Find scholarships, other financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches. Scholarship information is based on the College Board®'s Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs.
Unigo
After several years of development and constant refinement, we are pleased to continue offering Unigo, a fast, easy and free way to find scholarships on the Internet. Unigo delivers accurate and timely search results that have been filtered and customized to match unique user profiles.
Scholarships.com
Since our founding in 1998, Scholarships.com has helped students find the money for college as well as learn about the entire financial aid process. Over the years, we've become one of the most widely-used and trusted free college scholarship search and financial aid information resources on the Internet and have been recognized by high schools, colleges and universities nationwide. We've built solid relationships with colleges and universities across the country and want to provide students with the opportunity to not only interact with prospective colleges but to be recruited by them as well. And it's all FREE.
FAFSA & TIPS
Financial Aid Presentations
Kent State Presentation
Click here to listen to Kent State University's presentation on Paying for College.
Sallie Mae Video:
Wondering how to pay for college? This video series can help. Over the course of eight short videos, learn not only what resources are available to help pay for college, but also the basics of financial aid and the questions to consider before choosing a college.
Interested in College Credit Plus? Learn more about our program here.
ACT Info
ACT TESTING
Louisville HS is pleased to offer ACT testing opportunities at the high school. Dates and deadlines are listed below.
*Two Fee Waivers are available to students on Free or Reduced Lunch throughout their high school career. See your school counselor.
JUNIORS ONLY
Districts have the opportunity to administer a state-funded college and career readiness test to juniors as one of their three diploma options. The state-funded ACT or SAT college and career readiness test will allow students another opportunity to demonstrate readiness for graduation. Learn more
Louisville High School has elected to use the ACT as its test. The test will be administered online at no cost to LHS juniors on February 28, 2023. This test will not include the writing portion.
22-23 ACT TEST INFORMATION
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Multiple Choice Scores Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, 22 | September 16 | September 30 | November 4-December 16 |
| December 10 | November 4 | November 11 | December 23-February 3 |
| February 11 | January 6 | January 20 | February 24-April 7 |
| April 15 | March 10 | March 24 | April 28-June 10 |
| June 10 | May 5 | May 19 | June 23-August 4 |
| July 15 | June 16 | June 23 | July 28-August 28 |
ACT FEES
$63.00
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register).
ACT REGISTRATION
Click here to register for the ACT.
SAT Info
*Two Fee Waivers are available to students on Free or Reduced Lunch throughout their high school career. See your school counselor.
JUNIORS ONLY
Districts have the opportunity to administer a state-funded college and career readiness test to juniors as one of their three diploma options. The state-funded ACT or SAT college and career readiness test will allow students another opportunity to demonstrate readiness for graduation. Learn more
22-23 SAT TEST INFORMATION
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Multiple Choice Scores Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | September 2 | September 20 | October 14 |
| November 5 | October 7 | October 25 | November 18 |
| December 3 | November 3 | November 22 | December 16 |
| March 11 | February 10 | February 28 | March 24 |
| May 6 | April 7 | April 25 | May 19 |
| June 3 | May 4 | May 23 | June 12 |
SAT FEES
$60 - Free waiver available
SAT REGISTRATION
Click here to register for the SAT.
PSAT Info
PSAT will be held in our building October 12, 2022. This is open to high-ability sophomores and all juniors. More information is available in the Guidance Office.
Providing FREE, Focused Practice for the SAT!
In partnership with Kahn Academy, the College Board® is offering free, personalized online practice resources for all students (go to khanacademy.org).
This adaptive practice experience is tailored to each student’s strengths and weaknesses, using official test materials and supported by Khan Academy resources.
Resources include:
- Interactive questions, video lessons, and reference articles made in partnership with the College Board®.
- Thousands of practice questions across the tests, reviewed and approved by the College Board®.
- Four official full-length SAT Practice Tests are written by the College Board®.
- Short diagnostic quizzes in both Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
Contact Us
Office Info
Guidance Office
- Phone: 330.875.2074
- Fax: 330.875.7671
Mrs. Laura Ehlers
School Counselor Secretary
laura.ehlers@lepapps.org
Counselors
Mrs. Ann Clemson
School Counselor
Last names M-Z &
those attending RG Drage
ann.clemson@lepapps.org
Mr. Thomas Saltsman
School Counselor
Last names A-L
thomas.saltsman@lepapps.org
Mrs. Elizabeth Baker
School Counselor
Special Education
Leopard Blended Digital Academy (LBDA)
elizabeth.baker@lepapps.org
CARE Team
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.
Important Links
Graduation Requirements
For the Class of 2023 and beyond, these are the requirements students will need to complete in order to graduate.
Transcripts
Current and former students of LHS should request transcripts through the Guidance Office.
There are three ways to access these:
- Stop by the Guidance Office
- Call 330.875.1438
- View online through your HAC account (Not official)
- Follow the steps from this video tutorial
Work Permits
Click here to get the application and forms for Minor Work Permits.
Academic Letter Program
Click here to learn about our Academic Letter Recognition program.
8th Grade Transition
8th Grade Parent Night Presentation
This presentation is given yearly at the 8th Grade Parent Night. It contains all the information 8th graders need to know for their first day of High School in the fall.
Click here to view.
Pathways
Apprenticeships & Trades
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. Here is the link & Trades Magazine
JATC: Electrical Trade Center of Greater Canton
Apprentice Ohio: Click here to access apprenticeship programs all over Ohio.
Career & Job Search
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.
College Search
If you plan to attend college, here is a four-year plan.
- 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.
AP and Honors Information
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/
Honors and Advanced Placement® Course
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
Crisis Help
Click here to access local resources.
LHS Profile
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More Info
Honors & AP Courses
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.
Selective Services
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.
Study Skills
- 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
- Numerous assessments and trainings. If you click the “College Test Preparation” you will find
- 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.