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What can I do if I am failing a class?
Step 1 - Meet with teacher and try to coordinate before/after school tutoring (or possibly during break time).
Step 2 - Find a Study Buddy who understands the material and meet with him/her before or after school (or during break).
Step 3 - See Mrs. Matthews and get paired up with a Peer Tutor (see Tutoring link).
Step 4 - Seek help outside of Lee-Scott.

Are Scholarships available for all grade levels?
Yes! Students can apply for scholarships as early as 5th grade in some cases! Check the Scholarship link often to review Mrs. Matthews' matrix and see what scholarships are currently available.

When do I start earning credit?
Students can start to earn credit in the 9th grade. (However, students who transfer to LSA may have earned credit for specific courses in the 8th grade.)
So my grades really don't "count" before the 9th grade year?
No, your performance before grade 9 is an indicator on how successful you may (or may not) be throughout your high school career. Study habits, organziation and time management skills must be learned and utilized before grade 9 in order to have a successful high school career.  In addition, your performance in grade 8 may determine your class placement for grade 9 (advanced or regular).

What counts as Community Service?
Detailed information on community service can be found on the Community Service link. Also, there is a list of current service opportunities.

What is GPA?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average. Detailed information on GPA can be found in Academic Calculations.
What is GPA used for? 
GPA is important for college admission and scholarship opportunities.

What is Academic Average?
Academic Average is the numeric average of all academic classes taken since the 9th grade. This includes English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language. (See Academic Calculations)
What is Academic Average used for?
Academic Average is used for determining Valedictorian, Salutatorian and scholarship nominees.  In addition, students must have an academic average of 90+ in order to maintain membership in the National Honor Society (grades 10-12) or National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-9).

What are AP Classes?
Advanced Placement courses are available starting in the 11th grade. These are college level courses taught at a faster pace and require additional work. At the end of the schoolyear, students in AP courses will take an AP exam for that specific subject and have the opportunity to earn college credit. More information on AP courses can be found on the Academic Calculations link.

When should I take the ACT or SAT?
The ACT/SAT is typically taken during the Spring semester of the junior year. However, some students opt to take these tests as early as their 10th grade year. Students at LSA will be administered standardized tests throughout their high school career that are predictor tests for the ACT and SAT. (Grade 9 = EXPLORE test; Grade 10 = PLAN and PSAT test; Grade 11 = PSAT) Therefore, it is encouraged that students utilize the reporting of these tests (and the free ACT/SAT practice tests in the counselor's office) before registering for the ACT/SAT.
Should I take the Optional Written Portion?
Yes, at least once. Many colleges and universities (including Auburn University) now require completion of the Written Portion of these tests. In addition, some schools may use these scores as a benchmark for Freshman English placement.

What is the Standard Order of Operations for Applying to College?
Step 1 - Complete application and application fee for specific postsecondary institution (usually done online).
Step 2 - Request Transcript (and possibly recommendation form) from counselor's office.
Step 3 - Send ACT/SAT scores.
Step 4 - Complete any scholarship applications specific to that school.
Step 5 - Complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) after January 1st of your senior year in high school.
How do I request a transcript?
Complete a transcript request form (available from this website under Transcript Information). If no longer an LSA students, include $2 for processing.
How do I send my ACT scores?
If you did not request your scores to be automatically sent to certain schools when you registered for the ACT/SAT, you will need to log-in to your account and request that ACT/SAT sends your scores. This involves a small fee, whereas requesting scores sent during intial ACT/SAT registration does not. Mrs. Matthews cannot send offical test scores to colleges/universities.
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