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Lower Merion School District

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Counseling Department Programming

The College Essay

Common Application, SRAR, Naviance Summer Workshop

2023-24 Programs

LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.

When looking at the schedule, you will notice that most of the presentations are designed with a particular grade level in mind. Regardless of which school a student attends or their grade level, families are encouraged to virtually attend any sessions they wish. It is our desire, that regardless of the host school, you feel welcomed. While we have two high schools, three middle schools and six elementary schools, we are one Lower Merion family. Students are welcomed and encouraged to be part of all sessions. When presentations are virtual, links will be sent out prior to each event.

College Essay Workshop
Virtual
SRAR/Common Application Workshop
Virtual
Post-Secondary Planning Process (For Harriton 12th Grade Students & Families)
HHS Auditorium

This presentation will be devoted to the nuts and bolts of the application process, the Common Application, Naviance, recommendations, and deadlines. This is a MUST for seniors, parents and guardians

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

Post-Secondary Planning Process (For LMHS 12th Grade Students & Families)
LMHS Auditorium

This presentation will be devoted to the nuts and bolts of the application process, the Common Application, Naviance, recommendations, and deadlines. This is a MUST for seniors, parents and guardians

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

Financial Aid Overview
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Virtual

A financial aid expert from the area will provide an overview of the financial aid process for students and their families. While this will be particularly relevant to senior families, all students and their families are welcome. Zoom link will be sent via email.

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

HH - Post-Secondary Planning Process (11th Grade)
HHS Auditorium

The presentation will cover all aspects of post-high school planning. It will focus on the range and types of colleges, campus visits, timeline, and how to find the right fit and plan. Designed for juniors and their families.

To view a recording on this presentation, click here.

LM - Post-Secondary Planning Process (11th Grade)
LMHS Auditorium

The presentation will cover all aspects of post-high school planning. It will focus on the range and types of colleges, campus visits, timeline, and how to find the right fit and plan. Designed for juniors and their families.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

College Admissions Roundtable for 10th & 11th Grade Families
Virtual

This evening will be a round-robin event for sophomores, juniors and their families. Hear from college representatives from different types of institutions speak about their type of school and requirements to gain admission.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

FAFSA Completion Night
Virtual

This evening will be a step-by-step review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka FAFSA. The director of financial aid from a local university will help you with each question on the form so you can be ready to submit to colleges. For seniors and their families. Zoom link will be sent via email.

View a recording of this presentation here.

Navigating High School and Planning for the Future for 9th Grade
Virtual

For freshmen and their families. Now that you are well on your way, lets discuss plans for the next few years. It's time to plan for the future! Zoom link will be sent via email.

View a recording of this presentation here.

Special Interests Select a Session
Virtual

Join us on Thursday, February 22nd, for our annual Select-A-Session for Special Interests in Post-High School Planning! Our schedule of sessions is included below. Please click the session you would like to join at the appropriate time to be connected to the Zoom.

Click the session name below to view a recording from the presentation.

7:00 - 7:45 - Choose from one of the following two sessions:

7:45 - 8:30 - Choose from one of the following two sessions:

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
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Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

Financial Planning for College - K-8 Families CANCELLED
Virtual

For parents of ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL students. It is never too early to start planning and saving for college. Please come and hear how to make saving for college a reality.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96171830633?pwd=TTczdHh5Q1A4TVkvUnQ4Ri9xT2NQUT09

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
-
Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
-
Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
-
Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

Post-Secondary Planning: College & Career Readiness for 8th Grade
Virtual

Career and college is important to consider as early as 9th grade so come and hear how your student may be best prepared for the next four years and beyond. Welcome to high school!

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94342975744?pwd=c3B5WXNXbFJwK0Mydmp0YnpOQmkzQT09

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
-
Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

LMSD Counseling "Love & Logic" Parenting Seminar
-
Zoom

The LMSD Elementary School Counselors are pleased to offer a virtual, six-session Parenting Seminar beginning on March 7, 2024!

Love & Logic provides nationally renowned parenting strategies and resources that emphasize limit setting, accountability and logical consequences. Participants will learn:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help kids learn from mistakes

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. There is no cost to attend!

Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • SPRING BREAK
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024

This seminar has a limited number of openings.

Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Please contact Deb Wilson-Leslie or Candace Brown to register or learn more about the Seminar.

More information about Love & Logic Parent Resources.

HH - Career Symposium
all day
LM - Career Symposium
all day