- Lincoln High School
- Guidance Department
About Lincoln High School Guidance and Counseling Department
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Our Philosophy
- The counseling program is based in the relief that each student possesses intrinsic worth, specific rights, and a unique personality, capable of growth and self direction.
- The counseling program will serve all students
- The counseling program is based on stated goals and delineated student competencies
- The counseling program is consistent with expected developmental stages of development
- The counseling program is planned, coordinated and implemented by the counseling staff in collaboration with school personnel and community members.
- The counseling program is facilitated and managed by state certified school counselors
- The counseling program will be evaluated on stated goals and competencies
- The counseling program is effective as a result of a mutual effort and responsibility on the part of the student, school, family and the community at large.
- On going professional development is necessary to maintain a quality counseling program
- The professional mandates and ethical guidelines promoted by the Rhode Island School Counselor Association and the American School Counselor Association will be followed
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Our Goals
The primary goal of the LHS Counseling Program is to promote and enhance student learning through the three broad and interrelated areas of student development. The desired student learning competencies are based on the American School Counselor Association National Standards for School Counseling Programs. As a result of participating in the LHS counseling program, students will establish competencies in the following areas of student development:
- Academic Development – Students will acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to learn effectively; employ strategies to achieve success in school; and understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and int he community.
- Career Development – Students will acquire strategies to achieve future career success and job satisfaction; understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work; and develop career goals as a result of career awareness and experiential activities.
- Personal/Social Development – Students will acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to respect self and others; be able to work well in groups, resolve conflicts, set goals and develop consensus-building and decision-making skills; and negotiate successfully and safely in the increasingly complex and diverse world of the 21st Century.
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Our Counseling Programs
The LHS comprehensive developmental school counseling program includes four major components:
1. The School Counseling Curriculum Component consists of structured developmental experiences presented systematically to all students through classroom and group activities that address the three primary domains of human development: academic, career and personal/social. The curriculum lessons focus on understanding the school environment and becoming familiar with facilities, procedures and programs, self awareness, goal setting, decision making, peer relationships, career awareness, the world of work, labor market information and educational and career planning. The counselor’s responsibilities include the organization and implementation of classroom and small group guidance activities and lessons.
2. The Individual Planning Component consists of activities that focus on assisting each student to develop, analyze, and evaluate his/her education, career and personal goals and plans. Individual planning activities address the same objectives for all students in a given grade. Functions of the counselor in this component include individual advisement, placement and appraisal.
3. The Responsive Services Component are reactions to the immediate needs and concerns of individual students whether these concerns involve individual or group counseling, information dissemination, crisis intervention, consultation or referral.
4. The System Support Component activities are twofold. The first include those that establish, maintain and enhance the preceding three components. Activities in this component include program development, program evaluation and assessment, parent education, materials development, testing and community relations. The second aspect of systems support includes activities that support other programs in the school: testing, helping administrators and teachers identify student needs, serving on school committees and curriculum needs, etc.
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Grade Level Focus
Each year the counseling activities revolve around a particular grade level focus.
- Grade 9 – Transitioning to high school
- Grade 10 – Interest exploration and goal setting
- Grade 11 – Post-secondary planning
- Grade 12 – Transitioning beyond high school
Overview of Services
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“Follow this advice and I guarantee you’ll get into a great college.”
Dan Lundquist has worked in selective college admissions for over twenty-five years, at large Ivy League universities and small liberal arts colleges. Every year he offers advice to students (and their parents) in the hope that they will have a more successful – and less stressful – college search- It’s important that you take the lead in thinking critically to get down to a short list of colleges. A student who’s been spoon-fed is the one who’s going to be disappointed when he or she discovers that other people’s interests and values drove the college search.
- Be realistic when developing a college list. Assess your interests, values, skills, and aspirations. And gather information about the colleges themselves: the range and diversity of our higher education system is wonderful, so never assume there are any universal policies, strengths, or preferences. Or that what is right for someone else will fit for you. Decide for yourself.
- For most students there isn’t one perfect college. In fact, against the backdrop of so many fine options – there are more than 3000 colleges in the United States – you probably have the talent and flexibility to succeed at a number of colleges. Please feel bouyed by the variety of options you have…rather than oppressed by competition and process.
- Applicants should redefine “best college” to “right college for me.” Concentrate on finding the right accessible college first, so you can say, “If this is the only college that accepts me, I’ll be delighted to attend.”
- Apply Early Decision only if is true love… not to “get it over with” or game the system.
- Even the “super candidates” should apply to less-selective schools. The most competitive colleges turn away thousands of stellar candidates every year…because they do not have room to admit them all. Fair? no; reality, yes. (“If you are smart enough to go to MIT, then you are – or better be – smart enough to apply somewhere else too!”)
- Don’t be overwhelmed by all that you have to do senior year. The “worst case” scenario of getting organized and staying ahead of deadlines is that you will find you have more room to maneuver and you may feel a bit saner.
- Note to students, you control two-thirds of the process; you chose where to apply … and then where to attend. Colleges only make admission decisions.
- Since most applicants to competitive colleges are admissible due to grades and SATs, it is important to understand that most offers of admission are based on the applicants’ personal presentation – their special talents, their background, their ambitions, and their ability to clearly and persuasively discuss the academic and personal match between them and a particular college.
- Remember that the goal of the admissions officer is to get an understanding of what makes an individual candidate tick. An application presented in one’s natural voice and style – be it serious, somber, wry, or humurous – helps accomplish that goal much better than an application that has been tailored to fit the perceived confines of an application form. Use the form as your forum!
- Don’t forget the “heart factor” when choosing your college. Objective criteria such as academic programs, size, location, and cost are important, but your choice also needs to make you feel, “This is home.
Finally, please remember that your college education begins with the search process, and please keep it in perspective: though a serious process, you needn’t be deadly serious about finding the right college!
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Career Exploration
PrepareRI: https://www.prepare-ri.org/
My Futures Com: www.myfuture.com
My Next Move: http://www.mynextmove.org/
Career Zone: http://nycareerzone.org/
Career Planner: http://www.careerplanner.com
Get That Gig: http://www.getthatgig.com
My Majors: http://www.mymajors.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/
Guide to Careers & Schools: www.mappingyourfuture.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Occupational Information: www.onetcenter.org
Careers in Nursing: http://www.rntobsnonline.com/careers/
Service Websites
Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com
Army ROTC: www.armyrotc.com
Navy ROTC: www.navy.com
U.S. Air Force: www.airforce.com
U.S. Navy: www.navy.mil
U.S. Marines: www.marines.com
U.S. Army: www.army.com
U.S. Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
Air National Guard: www.goang.com
Army National Guard: www.nationalguard.com
U.S. Air Force Reserve: www.afreserve.com
U.S. Army Reserve: www.armyreserve.com
U.S. Navy Reserve: www.navyreserve.com
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Click here to make an appointment with your guidance counselor
First Initial of Last Name Grade Counselor A
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W-ZGrades 9-12
Grades 10-12
Grades 9-12Ms. Anne-Marie VanNieuwenhuize
Director of Guidance
Ext. 1154K-P Grades 9-12 Mrs. Suzana Borba
Ext. 1159B
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Q-VGrades 9-12
Grades 10-12
Grades 9-12Mrs. Dawn Fish
Ext. 1153C-D
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E-FGrades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Grade 9Mrs. Barbara Svitil
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Lincoln High School provides four RIDE approved CTE Programs:
- Design and Engineering
- International Business
- Law
- Journalism and Broadcast
Please click here to read the document for the “Perkins Academies Enrollment Criteria”
To apply for any of the four RIDE approved CTE Programs, please fill out the CTE Program Application document.
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Alternatives to College… Exploring Your Options
Tips For Parents
Informational Websites
These websites are designed to give you information regarding summer programs, interim programs, volunteer opportunities, non-profit jobs, internships and other unique programs.
Summer 2020 Opportunities:
TBA
Summer Opportunities:
http://www.teenlife.com/?page=SummerProgramsTeenLifeBoston:
http://www.teenlife.com/The Center for Interim Programs, LLC.: Connect to many different programs through this website.
http://www.interimprograms.com/LEAPNOW, Transforming Education: Guides students to interesting and challenging activities and experiences.
http://www.leapnow.com/Where are you headed? : A Datatbase that contains connections to thousands of different GAP year opportunities.
http://www.timeoutassociates.com/
Taking off: Taking off is a personalized program that will help students develop a plan for their time off.
http://www.takingoff.net/The Year Out Group: Informative website which allows students to understand the year off and search for many different programs.
http://www.yearoutgroup.org/Serve your world: An online database of volunteer organizations.
http://serveyourworld.com/Student Conversation Association: Provides housing, food, and other expenses for volunteers who work from 3-12 months on rural and urban restoration projects.
http://www.thesca.org/Americorps: A federally operated program combining a service project, with a stipend that may be used for college.
http://americorps.org/Dynamy: A year that combines an internship, independent living, individual advising and an Outward Bound experience into an exploration of your skills, ambitions and the world around you.
http://www.dynamy.orgCity Year: Gives a student the opportunity to serve as a tutor or mentor in schools, running after school programs and developing youth leadership programs. Stipends and other benefits are provided.
http://cityyear.orgEaupair: Au Pair childcare is an extraordinary cultural exchange experience.
http://eaupair.com/Global Crossroad: Volunteer, internship, and job opportunities, in India, Nepal, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Mongolia, Ghana, Costa Rica, Equador, Kenya, and Tibet.
http://www.globalcrossroad.com/index.phpHabitat for Humanity: A volunteer organization that builds decent, affordable housing for poor families.
http://www.habitat.orgI-to-I Volunteer Abroad: Arranges volunteer work, and teach abroad programs for students.
http://www.i-to-i.com/Summer Spanish Immersion: A summer only program, but still worth mentioning!
http://www.highschoolspanish.org/The Samaritans: A telephone Befriending Service which hires volunteers that desire an interim experience.
http://www.samaritans.org/United Nations Volunteers: UN Organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers.
https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/enWhere There Be Dragons: Learning opportunities through off-the-beaten path expeditions to China, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Tibet, India, Mongolia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru. Trips can be rugged wilderness explorations.
http://wheretherebedragons.com/
Other Programs
Up With People: This program is a combination of leadership/study abroad/service program that includes entertaining opportunities in music.
http://upwithpeople.org/Global Quest: Offers academic expeditions in developing countries.
http://www.gquest.org/Council on International Education Exchange: Offers a wide variety of programs for pre-university students.
http://www.ciee.org/InterExchange: Matches students with interships, jobs, and study abroad programs. Adventure/Outdoor Progams
http://www.interexchange.orgEarthwatch: Volunteering your time to a scientific field research or conservation project in many different countries.
http://earthwatch.org/National Outdoor Leadership School: NOLS teaches outdoor and leadership skills in 10 day to semester long expeditions in different wilderness regions.
http://www.nols.edu/Outward Bound: Conducts adventure based programs in a number of places around the USA and abroad.
http://outwardbound.org/Sea Education Association: SEA is an Educational experience that challenges students intellectually and physically by combining a sailing adventure of a lifetime with the study of the deep ocean.
www.sea.eduWorld Challenge:
https://weareworldchallenge.com/northamerica/students/
Go Abbey Road:
www.goabbeyroad.com
Go Putney:
www.goputney.comCogita Education: A highly experienced staff, all educators from Harvard, offers an interdisciplinary program to the Galapagos Islands.
www.cogitaeducation.comSlide Ranch: This ranch offers the opportunity to teach agriculture and environmental education.
http://slideranch.org/Library of Congress: Different programs, workshops, and interships available to high school graduates.
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Arts
Arena Stage: Theater related internships, includes everything from costume design to casting.
https://www.arenastage.org/opportunities/The Kennedy Center: Interships offered to those interested in art education and the performing arts.
www.kennedy-center.org/internshipsMetropolitan Museum of Art: Offers internship positions to students interested in careers in art.
http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_internship.asp
For more information see your guidance counselor! -
The first form listed is the Guidance Department After Graduation Survey – This form helpful when discussing your future plans.
The second form listed is the Senior Survey – “All about me” – This form should be completed by each senior and returned to your guidance counselor which will be used when writing your college recommendation letter.
The third form listed is the Parents Brag Sheet – This form should be completed by your parents to write down things that they feel are important for your guidance counselor to include in your letter of recommendation.
The fourth form listed is the Transcript Release Form – In order to comply with the Federal Regulations on the Privacy Rights of Parents and Students, we are required to obtain your written permission prior to releasing any educational records. This form must be in the possession of your guidance counselor to upload or mail your official transcript to other institutions, scholarship organizations, etc.
The fifth form listed is the Teacher Recommendation All About Me Form – This form should be completed and provided to the recommending teacher.
The sixth form listed is the Sharing Information With Other Programs – The information provided on the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application may be shared with other programs for which your child may qualify.
The seventh form listed it the Agreement to Participate in the Advanced Placement Program at Lincoln High School.
Please look at the files below:
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Please click here for the latest Guidance Newsletter!
February 2020 Guidance Newsletter
Congratulations to our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Dawn Fish on winning the 2018 Crystal Apple Award!
Below are the archived links to the monthly Guidance Newsletter. Archived Files:
- January 2020 Guidance Newsletter
- November 2019 Guidance Newsletter
- December 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- October 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- LHS Welcome Back Newsletter 2018
- April 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- March 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- February 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- January 2018 Guidance Newsletter
- December 2017 Guidance Newsletter
- September 2017 Guidance Newsletter
- Newsletter 2017-2018
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If you are experiencing any type of social, emotional, or mental health issues, please contact your school counselor. Please also see us if you are worried about a friend or a family member. The guidance and counseling department at Lincoln High School has a number of resources for students and their families who are in need of support services.
- The Samaritans: 24 free confidential help line: 1 (800) 365-4044
- Families for Depression Awareness
- Self-Help and Coping Strategies for Depression
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Cyberbullying
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Alanon and Alateen
- Parents, Families, and Friends of LGBTQ+
Dating Violence
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PrepareRI is an initiative to prepare all Rhode Island youth with the skills they need for jobs that pay. It represents a strategic partnership between the Rhode Island government, private industry leaders, the public education system, universities, and non-profits across the state.
Click here to learn more: https://www.prepare-ri.org/
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Enriching experiences with advanced coursework help students get a head start on post-secondary success, master the skills required of a lifelong learner, and be prepared for jobs in sectors critical to Rhode Island’s future prosperity.
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Olivia Conkling <oliviac@stanlyarts.org>
Date: Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 9:53 AM
Subject: Guidance and CounselingHi Ms. VanNieuwenhuize,
My Girl Scout Troop and myself wanted to say thank you for your page, http://www.lincolnlions.org/guidance/personalsocial-counseling Since the other mothers and I want to encourage the girls to be able to talk to somebody if they, or somebody they know, needs help; we have decided to talk to them about mental health. While doing research, my troop found your resources to be so helpful while they are working very hard on earning their Healthy Living badges! Thanks so much!
The girls would also like to suggest another page, as a thank you for being such a big help: https://www.wristbandexpress.com/content/Mental-Health-Awareness-Through-Wristbands They thought that other people (and possibly other Girl Scout Troops) would find it as helpful as they did! I was hesitant to email at first, but the girls have been asking me if I have emailed you about it yet.
Thanks again and please let me know if you include it…they would be delighted to see it up!
Thanks again and please let me know if you include it…they would be delighted to see it up!
Have a fantastic day
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VHS Learning at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School has partnered with VHS Learning, a nonprofit that provides world-class online programs to students and schools everywhere.
How does it work?
- Each class is led by a teacher and consists of students from around the world giving students the opportunity to work with a diverse group of peers.
- Classes average 21 students to maximize student-to-student and teacher-to-student interaction.
- Classes are paced and have weekly due dates for assignments, group work and discussion posts.
- Students can access their course work anywhere they have internet access and are not required to log in at a certain time each day.
- Classes include group projects, interactive lessons, and group discussions and give every student a chance to participate and be heard in class.
- Lincoln High School will grant credit to students who successfully complete VHS Learning classes.
To learn more about a week in the life of a VHS Learning student, click here: https://vhslearning.org/students.
If you would like to register for a VHS Learning class, please contact your guidance counselor and fill out our application form, that will be submitted to our site coordinator Mr. Brandon Lahoud.
Learn more about VHS (Virtual High School) Learning:
- View Catalog
- For Parents
- For Students
- Accreditation and NCAA Approval
- Advanced Placement
- STEM
- College & Career Pathways
- Credit Recovery
- Summer School
About VHS Learning
VHS Learning was the first in the nation to provide online classes for high school students and connect them to teachers and other students around the world. VHS Learning offers schools the ability to expand their catalogs and offer classes for which there may be limited demand since the school does not need to fill the classes.
Contact
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Telephone: (401) 334-7500
Extension: 1115
Fax: (401) 334-8753
CEEB: 400059
Director of Guidance and Counseling:
Ms. Anne-Marie VanNieuwenhuize
(401) 334-7500 ext. 1154
vannieuwenhuizea@lincolnps.orgCounselors:
Mrs. Suzanna Borba
(401) 334-7500 ext. 1159
borbas@lincolnps.orgMrs. Dawn Fish
(401) 334-7500 ext. 1153
fishd@lincolnps.orgMrs. Barbara Svitil
(401) 334-7500 ext. 1112
svitilb@lincolnps.orgSecretary:
Ms. Dawn Nault
(401) 334-7500 ext. 1115
naultd@lincolnps.org
Testing Information
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ACT
Test Date ~ Registration Deadline ~ Late Deadline Late Fee Required
6/13/2020 5/8/2020 5/9-22/2020 7/18/2020 6/19/2020 6/20-26/2020 9/12/2020 8/14/2020 8/15-28/2020 10/24/2020 9/18/2020 9/19-10/2/2020 12/12/2020 11/6/2020 11/7-20/2020 2/6/2021 1/8/2021 1/9-15/2021 4/17/2021 3/12/2021 3/13-26/2021 6/12/2021 5/7/2021 5/8-21/2021 7/17/2021 6/18/2021 6/19-25/2021 ACT information for Students and Parent/Guardians: www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html
ACT Prep: www.maxthetest.com
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Distribution of Report Cards/Progress Reports
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PSAT
PSAT Information
School Day PSAT: April 22, 2020
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SAT
Test Date ~ Test Type ~ Registration Deadline ~ Late Registration Deadline
8/29/2020 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 7/31/2020--8/11/2020
[registration online or by phone]9/26/2020 SAT only available 8/26/2020--9/15/20
[registration online or by phone]10/3/2020 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 9/4/2020--9/22/2020
[registration online or by phone]11/7/2020 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 10/7/2020--10/27/2020
[registration online or by phone]12/5/2020 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 11/5/2020 -- 11/24/2020
[registration online or by phone]3/13/2021 SAT only available 2/12/2021--3/2/2021
[registration online or by phone]5/8/2021 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 4/8/2021--4/27/2021
[registration online or by phone]6/5/2021 SAT & SAT Subject Tests available 5/6/202--15/26/2021
[registration online or by phone]Further dates and information can be found here: SAT Testing Calendar
SAT Information: www.collegeboard.com
SAT Re-design: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/faqs
SAT Re-design Practice Test:
http://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-assessments/practice/practice-testsSAT Prep: www.maxthetest.com
Khan Academy SAT Practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat