LHS School Counselors

Freshmen

The purpose of this webpage is to provide students and families with opportunities within the areas of college readiness, career exploration, and academic and personal success.

The Lorraine Dodero STEM GOES RED Student Scholarship

This scholarship was designed to help close the gap between young women's interest in STEM and their ability to pursue careers in these fields. This opportunity is available to female-identifying students in grades 9-12 with an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Winners will be announced by April 2026 and funds may be applied to a future academic year.

Award Amount: $5,000

Available Awards: 12

Award Deadline: December 15, 2025

Qualification Requirements:

9-12 grade student currently living in or attending school in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Identifies as female
U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.
Applying/Planning to apply to a university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field OR technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field

In addition to meeting the scholarship qualifications, a review committee will select finalists based on:

Interest and commitment to pursue a career in a STEM field
Academic achievement
A five paragraph essay (500 words maximum, typed, double-spaced, one-sided) which addresses two of the following application questions:
- How will your study of a STEM major contribute to your immediate or future career plans?
- Why are you interested in pursuing a STEM related degree?
- Explain the importance of STEM in today's society.
- What do you think the STEM industry will be like in the next 10 years?
2 letters of recommendation. Qualities should include maturity, motivation, self-confidence, leadership, interest and commitment to STEM and potential success.

Please apply HERE

We are almost half way

thru the school year!

This is a crucial time to set the foundation for a successful academic career. To ensure you stay on track and prepare for graduation, you need to focus on two main areas: getting your grades up and understanding the path ahead. Start by prioritizing your studies. Attend all classes, take detailed notes, and don't hesitate to seek help from your teachers or come to tutoring the moment you feel confused. Time management is key—use a planner to keep track of assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. Treat studying like a job, committing regular, dedicated hours. On the graduation front, familiarize yourself with your school's graduation requirements—this includes the specific courses you need, any minimum GPA requirements, and necessary credits. Every assignment, test, and semester counts, so establish good habits now and remember that consistent effort is the most reliable way to achieve both excellent grades and a smooth journey to receiving your diploma.

Mrs. Barnes

If you need to contact me - send an email to kbarnes@lorainschools.org

Second semester begins January 20th. Check PowerSchool to see your second semester classes.

Please have a pass to come see me. Students should not enter counselor row without a pass. Thank you!

Happy Holidays

Break is right around the corner. We only have a few more weeks to turn in any missing work and to bring up your grades. If you need help, please see your teacher after school or come to tutoring.

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