Guidance Center

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

 

Twitter: @GLHSCounselor

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School Counseling Office

Welcome to the Gahanna Lincoln's School Counseling Office. We have included resources on various topics to assist parents and students with academic, college, career and personal/social topics. Click on the topic below that interests you the most in order to be re-directed to the correct area of the website.

Contact Information

 

Secretary: Brooke Brofford

 Phone: (614) 478-5508

Registrar: Kristine Cartwright

Phone: (614) 479-1633

Guidance Office Fax: (614) 416-6488

RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND

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Important Dates and Meetings

Parent Meetings
Virtual 8th Grade Scheduling Night for Parents
February 2, 2021 - 6:30PM

Virtual CCP (College Credit Plus) Student/Parent Night
February 2, 2021 - 6:30PM-8:30PM          

Report Cards

October 2020
January 2021
March 2021
June 2021

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 3:30PM to 7:00PM

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 3:30PM to 7:00PM

Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 3:30PM to 7:00PM

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 3:30PM to 7:00PM 

 

 

 

Course Scheduling Information for 2021-2022 Academic Year

For information on the classes offered at Lincoln High School for the 2021-2022 school year, please click the respective link:

Download the Program of Studies:  2021-2022 

Class Registration Time Line

2021-2022 Academic Year for Students in grades 9-11

January 2021
Information and instructions for completing the course selection process for grades 9 - 11 will be dispersed via online presentations. 

Feb 2021 H.S Registration Information Week- Teachers will explain to students in their classes their departmental course offerings, sequencing of courses, and course requirements. 
February 2021
All Course Selections due in the Infinite Campus Portal.
February 28, 2021
LAST DAY to submit selective course applications to the Counseling Office or teacher directly.

2019-2020 Course Offerings (PDF)


Class Registration Timeline for the 2021-2022 academic year for 8th-grade student

January 25-29, 20201 

High school counselors will meet with 8th-grade students to discuss the scheduling process.
February 2021
8th Grade Parent HS Virtual Information Night
February 2021
Deadline to submit course selections online

Who is Your Student's School Counselor?

For the 2020-21 school year, all six school counselors are located in the School Counseling Office in Hamilton Hall of Gahanna Lincoln High School. Students may sign up to see their counselor before or after school, or during their lunch periods.

Your counselor is: If your last name begins with:

Mrs. Kalena Falk

 Department Facilitator

 A - Car & Career Center Juniors

Dr. Julie Nelson Slagle

 

 Cas - Fo & Career Center Seniors

Mrs. Melissa Monnig

 

 Fp - Ke

Mr. Duane Miller

 

 Kf - Or

Mrs. Annie Prenoveau

 

 Os - Sn

Mrs. Lauren Himmel

 So - Z

Career Planning

Are you looking for a way to motivate and excite your student about future career opportunities?

If you said "YES," then you need to enroll them in the Exploring Program. This is an after-school career education program (practically free) designed for high school students ages 14-20. Students can participate in programs in the engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, broadcasting, art, law, fire/emergency services, law enforcement, aviation, culinary, sports marketing and medical fields.

Students will gain practical knowledge in a career, enhance their leadership skills, build relationships with working professionals, and have the chance to meet students from a variety of high schools in the area. For more information, please visit the Exploring Program Web site at http://exploring.learningforlife.org/.

Sign-up and Open Houses for the various programs will begin in August and September. Contact school counselor Kalena Falk for more information.

College Credit Plus (formerly "PSEO")

College Credit Plus LogoCollege Credit Plus (CCP) is an educational option for high school students who qualify to take courses through colleges and universities. There was an informational meeting on January 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at Ohio Dominican University. 

**For any student wishing to take a Columbus State Community College (CSCC) CCP class during the summer or fall term of 2020, or an embedded CSCC at GLHS during a fall term of 2020, there is currently no English (ACCUPLACER) placement testing available.  In lieu of any English placement testing, students must have a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA or have already taken the ACT/SAT with qualifying scores to apply to CSCC and be eligible to take CCP courses.  Math placement testing (ALEKS) is still available through CougarWeb.  Please contact Jason Bates (batesja@gjps.org) if you wish to take a course that requires a math placement test score.

Students taking an embedded CCP class at GLHS (with a GLHS teacher) who have applied to CSCC and have a Cougar ID, have cumulative 3.0 GPA, and indicated the course request on his/her schedule will automatically be enrolled**

Please note that CCP Intent to Participate forms are still due April 1st! Please email this completed form to Jason Bates (batesja@gjps.org)

Parent's Corner - Guidance News

Study Skills Tips for Parents (PDF)

Work Permit Steps and information is below.

Here is a link to an application for a work permit

STEP ONE:
 
1.  Parent/Guardian must sign under STUDENT/APPLICANT INFORMATION.
2.  Employer must fill out and sign, specifying hours and duties.
3.  Employer must list Tax ID Number (9 digits).
4.  Physical Examination form must be signed or a current physical (less than 1 year) on file with the Athletic Office.
All parts of the form must be completed prior to submitting to the Guidance Office Secretary!

STEP TWO:

Submit completed application to the Counseling Office. Allow 24 hours for processing.
 
STEP THREE:
 
Return to the Counseling Office to pick up and sign your issued Work Permit.
 
STEP FOUR:
 
Take Completed Work Permit to your employer.
 

 

Helpful Parenting Web Sites
ADHD
Al-Anon and Alateen
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
National Institute of Mental Health
Parenting Teens
Safe & Drug-Free School Consortium
Stress Management

 

What Else Would You Like to Know?
Student Resources Testing Information College Resources
Graduation Requirements ACT Test Dates Web Resources for College, Career & Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions SAT Test Dates The College Admission Process for Seniors--Simplified
Class Drop/Add Deadlines

PSAT

 College Fairs
Study Skills  Academic Help  AP Frequently Asked Questions

 

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