College
True/false: Community college is free for Massachusetts residents.
True-
To be eligible for free community college in Massachusetts you must:
Electrician, Plumber, HVAC, Pipefitter, Mechanic, Carpenter, Construction, Landscaping, Drywall Installer, Roofer, Masonry, Welder, Commercial Driver, Dental Hygienist, Cosmetologist, Hairdresser, Makeup Artist, Esthetician
True/false: The only scholarships I can apply to are through Lynn English High School.
False! While there are many scholarships offered through the guidance department, there are also many scholarships online that you can complete. Please verify that they are real before submitting any information.
What is the organization named La Vida?
Offered through LEHS guidance department, La Vida is:
The La Vida Scholars program seeks out high school students from Lynn’s Latino community who are performing well academically but who may lack the guidance and resources to successfully enter the best colleges. They prepare, guide, and encourage these students through every step in the college entrance process to ensure that they make the best decision possible. For more information, visit www.la-vida.org.
This 1994 animated Disney film features a young lion prince named Simba.
Lion King
How many branches of the US Armed Forces are there?
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
FALSE! They do not count for graduation requirements, but... students in Massachusetts can qualify for two primary state-funded merit scholarships based on their 10th-grade MCAS scores: the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award. Both provide undergraduate tuition credits at participating Massachusetts public colleges and universities for up to eight semesters
How many clubs are offered at LEHS?
At least 30...
This TV show, set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, features an alternate dimension called the Upside Down.
Stranger Things
I am worried about the cost of college. Is it true or false that I should only apply to public universities because those are cheaper for all Massachusetts residents?
False- you should apply to public and private colleges. While public colleges might be less expensive at face value, many colleges offer scholarships to help support your education.
How would I find out more information on a career in the Armed Forces?
Ask your guidance counselor, Google who your local recruiter might be, speak with the servicemen and women who come to speak at lunches.
What is FAFSA and what does it stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA: Determines Aid Eligibility- Current and future undergraduate and graduate students use it to apply for federal grants, work-study funds, and student loans
Name 10 clubs offered at LEHS...
Art Club, Asian American Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Community Chill Club, Computer Club Creative Writing Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Exercise Club, Friend of Our Community, GSA Club, Hispanic-American
Club, History Club, Inclusivity Panel, InterAct Club, Living in Two Worlds, Math Team, Mock Trial, Music Club, National Honor Society, Quiz Team, Role Playing
Games Club, School Newspaper, Science Team, Student Government, TV Club, Yearbook Club, Class of 2027Class of 2028Class of 2029Class of 2030
In the Harry Potter series, this is the name of Harry's snowy owl.
Hedwig.
What are the first steps to transferring to a 4 year college after completing 2 years at a community college?
Talk to your advisory at your community college! You want to plan your classes intentionally to prioritize core classes (math, english, history, science requirements). Check to see if your college uses a MassTransfer portal to help the enrollment in a 4 year program easily.
True or false: the first step to working in a trade is to just start doing it.
False! A trade school is the safest option. For union trade jobs, find your local union hall. Ask your guidance counselor for local resources.
What is the first step in applying for FAFSA?
Create a FAFSA account and create your FAFSA ID.
All of this conversation about the future is stressful, who can I talk to about all of this?
Your assigned social worker!
Mr. Wilkins- Ms. Potter or Ms. Arias
Ms. Molea- Ms. Potter or Ms. Arias
Ms. Furey- Ms. Roy or Ms. Del Villar
Ms. Hart- Ms. Arias or Ms. MacFarland
Ms. Baletsa- Ms. Roy or Ms. Del Villar
Mr. Benecke- Ms. MacFarland or Ms. Del Villar
Ratified in 1920, this constitutional amendment granted American women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
I want to go to college, but I don't know where to start... What is the first step?
Stay on track to graduate high school! Check in with your guidance counselor- your GPA freshman year can help you start to build your profile. Check in with your guidance counselor. Next, at the end of junior year or beginning of senior year, many applicants create a free profile on the Common App to manage documents and school lists in one place.
False! There are many types of jobs available as a member of the armed forces.
The only resources I can access while planning for college are offered through school.
False- there are many college readiness programs! Some include: Go Higher!, Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Programs, and GEAR UP.
Free points! FREEE POINTS: FIRST GROUP WHO CAN SHOUT OUT ONE THING THEY DO TO COPE WITH STRESS
anything you want!
This small European microstate is completely landlocked within the city of Rome.
Vatican City