Counseling Department Mission Statement:
The Lawndale High School Counseling Department is committed to following the National Standards for School Counseling Programs in educating all students in the areas of academic success, career awareness and personal growth. We believe school safety, social harmony and personal accountability are the foundations of the Lawndale student’s education.                  
Our Counseling Department Motto is:           NO LIMITS!

Counselors:
We are extremely pleased to announce that due to increased awareness at the State level of the need for more counselors in California High Schools, we have been funded for an additional full time counselor.  We now have four counselors at Lawndale with a ratio of about 325 students to one counselor.
Our counselors:         

Department Awards:
We are very pleased to announce that the Lawndale Counseling Department has received our 6th ‘SPARC’ Award  (Support Personnel Accountability Report Card) from the Los Angeles County Office of Education. We are classified as the ‘BEST IN THE WEST’ for our support personnel services. In addition we have received a commendation and California State Senate Resolution honoring our school for excellence in student support services.

Thursday Advisement Lessons for 4SR:
The National Standards for School Counseling cover three areas for which counselors provide services: academic, career and personal/social development. In our effort to deliver a comprehensive counseling program to all students, we have devised a curriculum that is taught once a week in the study skills class. This fall we are teaching the academic component. The students are expected to know the graduation requirements, the college entrance requirements and the differences between the two sets of requirements.  Each student has each received a copy of his or her transcript and should know how to read it. Students are responsible for notifying counselors if there are problems with the transcript. The second set of lessons will be in the area of career awareness focusing on decision making and goal setting and the final lessons will cover social/emotional issues including bullying, conflict resolution.

     
College Corner:
One of the goals we have established for Lawndale is to create and promote a college going atmosphere.
College Reps are visiting our campus regularly. Students  may sign up to attend any of the presentations with a  College Counselor. UC/ CSU application workshops will be conducted regularly in the College and Career Center after school in the month of November.  The schedule is as follows:

       Tuesday, November 4

       Thursday, November 6

       Monday, November 10

       Thursday, November 13

       Monday, November 17

       Wednesday, November 19

       Monday, November 24

       Tuesday, November 25

 

 

 FAFSA workshops will not be hard to find this year.  Just use the web address
www.californiacashforcollege.org and look for a convenient time and place to get one on one, line by line help with the FAFSA.
CSU Dominguez Hills Preview day (free)- Saturday, November 17th, www.csudh.edu
CSU Northridge Preview Day (free)- Saturday, October 20, www.csun.edu
 
Academic Advisement
This summer, the counselors met with every incoming 9th grade family to provide a brief orientation to Lawndale. The meetings were successful and we hope that it helped our new students feel comfortable in their new school environment.   During the course of the year, the counseling department would like to meet with every 10th grade student and a parent or guardian to work out a ‘four year plan’ for the student’s high school career. This plan can be useful in looking towards the student’s future in terms of academic, college and/or vocational plans. 

Career Advisement
All students receive instruction in career development skills. We focus on decision making and goal setting. Students learn how to create resumes. Opportunities to attend job fairs for immediate employment , as well as career fairs for long term goal setting are offered yearly. Southern California Regional Occupation Center offers a wide range of vocational classes for our students after school. Internships and summer job information is available through the counseling office
Social/Emotional Advisement
Our student support personnel work very closely together and would like all students to feel comfortable in bringing issues to our attention.  Avenues for help can be found through counselors, peer mediators, administrators, school nurse, security and classified staff. Confidentiality is maintained regarding student issues and appropriate referrals will be made.
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The R.E.D. Team, which stands for; Resolve, Educate, Demonstrate, is a trained group of peer mediators who are available through the counseling department, to help students resolve conflicts.
Conduct alcohol/tobacco/ drug prevention and education activities and help to promote
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Black Student Union This club is designed to bridge the achievement gap between African-American students and their peers. We welcome all students and teach the importance of academic and multi-cultural awareness. BSUencourages parent involvement, student commitment, dedication, and staff participation.
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The M.E.Ch.A. Club meets every Wednesday at lunch in room 421. M.E.Ch.A. is dedicated to the 4-C's: Community Service, promoting College, Collaborating with other clubs, and learning about the Latino Culture and conducting Community Service.                             
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Young Men’s Group: The young men’s group works with 9th and 10th grade students to provide them life skills and opportunities for self-growth

 

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Financial Aid Workshops
CSU application workshops 3-4 pm 11/5, 11/15, 11/20  6pm 11/27  

College Awareness Month is November
UC application workshops 3-4pm 11/1, 11/7, 11/19,                                        
- Red Ribbon Week (Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Education and Prevention): October 22-26
- Mix it up Day (promote tolerance): November 13th

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