THE COUNSELORS' CORNER
MISSION
The Lee Early College Student Services Department seeks to provide a continuum of support services that positively impact the personal, academic, and career development of the students within the school and community.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Mr. Nourse and Mrs. Gunter provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention services to students as well as referrals to community agencies if necessary. They provide support to parents regarding ways to better understand their child's developmental and academic needs and techniques to assist their child's educational progress. They work closely with teachers in consulting on students' behavioral and personal adjustment needs. In addition, the student services department also works on student records issues, college and high school class scheduling, and 4-year university application information. For more information about what counselors do and the profession of school counseling, visit the American School Counseling Association website.
NEED TO SEE A COUNSELOR?
To schedule an appointment with a counselor a student should:
1. Stop by the Student Services office before school, during lunch, or after school and fill out a conference request pass. Depending on the counselor’s schedule, they will do their best to see the student as soon as possible.
2. If there is an emergency situation, a teacher can refer a student to the Student Services office at any time and they will be assisted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PSATs
Lee Early College will again be offering students interested in attending a 4-year university after graduating the opportunity to take the PSATs this October. Juniors who take the test will automatically be entered into the National Merit Scholarship competition. In addition to this automatic opportunity for $$ for a 4-year university, taking the PSATs offers the following benefits:
- Taking the PSAT is excellent practice for the SAT. By taking the PSAT, you will become familiar with the type of questions and exact instructions you will see on the SAT.
- You will receive information about your strengths and weaknesses with regard to skills necessary for success in college. This information can guide you in focusing on those areas that need additional study and practice.
- You will automatically receive valuable information from colleges, but only if you check "yes" to the Student Search Service.
If you are interested in taking the PSATs, or if you have any questions about the test, please see Mr. Nourse. Note that this year there will be a $13 charge for students to take the test.
SATs
Students who are interested in transferring to a 4-year university are strongly encouraged to take the SATs. If you are on track to graduate from Lee Early College in four years, it is recommended that you sit for the exam either in the spring of your 3rd (junior) year or in the fall of your 4th (senior) year. If you intend to graduate in 5 years, it is recommended that you sit for the exam in the spring of your 4th year or in the fall of your 5th year.
Here is a listing of the SAT test dates as well as the registration deadlines:
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| October 10, 2009 | September 9, 2009 | September 23, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | October 1, 2009 | October 15, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | October 30, 2009 | November 12, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | December 15, 2009 | December 30, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 | February 4, 2010 | February 18, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | March 25, 2010 | April 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | April 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
Registration packets are available in the student services corridor, or you can register online at www.collegeboard.org.
Test preparation and study materials can be accessed online FOR FREE through The College Foundation of North Carolina (cfnc.org).