Mrs. Lisa Leake, LHS Counselor
leakel@louisiana.k12.mo.us

Parent/Counselor Communications

Click here to access mailings, information, important dates, scholarship info., etc.

     Click here to access SCHOLARSHIPS  

    Announcement: MAP testing in 
   Missouri at the high school has
   been retired instead students will
   be taking End of Course Exams.

Congratulations goes to . . .

Alexa Stark for being accepted to William Woods University & Truman University

Rachel Starkey & Benroy Shimotani for being accepted to Mizzou

Austin White for being accepted to University of Central Missouri & MO S & T

    Helpful Links    

• www.schoolsoup.com
  One of the largest scholarship databases in existence. Thousands of scholarships are added daily. It's free and it's safe (won't sell your name or email address).
   
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
  Do your FAFSA on-line. You will need a PIN for yourself & your parents. After January 1, it may take several weeks to receive your PIN, so log on soon!
   
• www.fastweb.com
  Scholarship info., college info., etc.
   
• www.stchas.edu/foundation
  St. Charles Community College scholarships link.
   
• www.salliemae.com
  College loan information
  
   

• www.finaid.org
  Guide to financial aid
   
• MyMajors.com
  Interest inventory/college planning guide
   
• usbank.com/studentbanking
  Apply for US Bank scholarship
  Oct. 2007 - February 2008
   
• www.needalift.org
  This 152-page book lists scholarships, grants and loans for which students may qualify. Also contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents.
   
• www.MissouriLegion.org
  American Legion scholarships offered to Missouri Residents.
   
• www.family.samhsa.gov/set/septemberbacktoschool.aspx
  A BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA). SAMHSA's Family Guide Web site dedicates an entire section to "Back to School" resources. Everything from helping with homework or issues making friends, to dealing with the back-to-school blues is covered.
   
• TIPS FOR PARENTS -Understanding Electronic Aggression
  www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/YVP/electronic_agression_brief_for_parents.pdf
  www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Electronic_Aggression_Tip_Sheet.pdf
  Both publications include a review of most current research; examples to help parents and educators identify electronic aggression; prevention tips for parents and caregivers; prevention strategies for educators and educational policy makers; and prevention tactics for school districts, policy makers, and parents.
   

!FAFSA Update!

The U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid provides over $80 billion annually in financial assistance for college. To receive federal student aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1. There are three ways that a student can complete the FAFSA:
 

1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.edu.gov .

 ( Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing).

3. Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665