Welcome to the Lincoln North Star Counseling Center 
North Star Counseling Staff - Rick Boyle 10-12 team, Diane Fern - social worker, Lydia Phillippe - secretary, Stephanie Sherman - case manager, Virginia Saporta team leader , Ginny Schnable 10-12 team, Susan Seacrest - 9th gr. academy, Lionel Suarez 10-12 team, Becky Tegeler - 9th gr. academy
The North Star Navigators Counseling Center is here to serve all students. We look forward to assisting students as they transition to high school, progress through the curriculum and move toward their post-secondary plans.
Now is the time to start preparing for college!
Be a part of the first LNS ACT Prep Class.
Who Can Enroll in the class?
The 3rd quarter class is open to Juniors and Seniors.
The 4th quarter class is open to Juniors only.
When will the class be offered The class will be offered as a 1st period, 7 am, class during both 3rd and 4th quarters.
How Can I Apply For the 3rd quarter class?
The 3rd quarter class is open to Juniors and Seniors.
The 4th quarter class is open to Juniors only.
When will the class be offered?
The class will be offered as a 1st period, 7 am, class during both 3rd and 4th quarters.How Can I Apply For the 3rd quarter class?
To be considered for this class you must complete all of the following: A separate application will be mailed to all juniors and seniors.
1. Be a current junior or senior with a 2.0 GPA or higher
2. Be on track to graduate
3. Have two teacher recommendations from teachers you currently have
4. Submit a one page (hand written) essay explaining “How would attending college help you reach your goals?” – Be specific!
5. The Application Deadline is December 4, 2009
- As a member of this class you will cover the following:
- General test taking strategies w Reading session with practice test
English session with practice test Math session with practice test
Science session with practice test Overcoming test anxiety session
The official application can be picked up in the counseling center office.
College club meets on Tuesday, and November 10th and November 17th after school from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in the Library Computer Lab. Students can work on and get help with college applications, college scholarship searches, NCAA Eligibility Center, ACT registrations, FAFSA PIN #'s and anything else to help students with going to college. For a student who attends three college club sessions a college club t-shir is awardedt. A food treat is also provided at each college club session.
THE COUNSELING CENTER IS "UNDER CONSTRUCTION"
In order to BEST meet the needs of our students, we are changing the way we serve our students. Counselors will continue to specialize in Career Interest areas but will be assigned to students differently. Grade 9 students will be assigned by Team. 10th-12th grade students will be assigned alphabetically by last names. We hope that this will make it possible for us to provide continuity for students and get to know families. We also think this will make it easier for parents and teachers to identify a student's counselor. Counselor assignments for the 2009-10 school year are :
Grade 9 Team A: Susan Seacrest sseacre@lps.org
Grade 9 Team B Becky Tegeler rtegel@lps.org
Grades 10-12
Last names beginning with:
A-GO Rick Boyle rboyle@lps.org
Gr-Mc Ginny Schnabel vschnab@lps.org
Me-R Lionel Suarez lsuarez@lps.org
S-Z Virginia Saporta vsaporta@lps.org
*****Juniors and Seniors: Please be aware that taking fewer than 7 full classes per semester may have a negative impact on your class rank. Class Rank is determined by both weighted and total credits earned .****
Seniors you can order your cap and gown at:
The North Star Counseling Center is here to serve all students. We look forward to assisting students as they transition to high school, progress through the curriculum and move toward their post-secondary plans.
Gator Counselors
The Lincoln North Star Counseling Center is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Counselors are on duty from 7:45 am to 3:15 pm but may be out of the immediate office due to scheduled meetings and or school appointments.
**Please be aware that taking less than 7 full classes per semester will have a negative impact on class rank. Class Rank is determined by both weighted Grade Point Average and total credits earned.***
Counselor Phone contact : 402- 436-1305, option 3 to reach us or our departmental voice mail.
Ninth Grade Academy:
Susan Seacrest
Becky Tegeler
A - GO Alpha
Rick Boyle rboyle@lps.org
Scholarship Coordinator - Counseling Web Page - Ed. Quest - Committee
Gr-Mc Alpha
Ginny Schnabel vschnab@lps.org
SCIP team member, Student-Parent Team member
Me-R Alpha
Lionel Suarez lsuarez@lps.org
Student Opportunities Coordinator
Team Leader - S-Z Alpha
Virginia Saporta vsaporta@lps.org
College Representatives Visits Coordinator, Liaison with TRIO, ELL, supervise
UNL Anthropology Mentors, Departmental Coordinator
Social Worker:
Mrs. Diane Fern dfern@lps.org
Case Manager:
Ms. Stephanie Sherman
Secretary:
436-1305 option 3 or extension 65300
Registrar:
Mrs. Jodi Vanek 436-1305 option 1. To find Mrs. Vanek visit the attendance office, which is across from the main office. FAX 402- 458-3101 jvanek@lps.org
The mailing address of Lincoln North Star High School is:
Lincoln North Star High School
5801 N 33rd Street
Lincoln NE 68504
The North Star Navigators Counseling Center is here to serve all students. We look forward to assisting students as they transition to high school, progress through the curriculum and move toward their post-secondary plans.
Counseling Center Staff Contact Information