Info for Freshmen

  • Get the Remind App to Receive Texts!

     

    Freshmen (Class of 2023): Text: message @a697db to the number 81010 Class of 2023

  • What Every Freshman Should Know

    Tips for Success at Liberty High School  

    1. Don't stress out about how big the school is - It gets easier!
    2. Your high school career starts NOW - Make all 4 years count!
    3. Get involved and stay involved - Find your niche!
    4. Go to as many activities (sporting events, concerts, performances, etc.) as possible - It'll make your entire high school experience more rewarding!
    5. Manage your time wisely - Don't procrastinate!
    6. Expand relationships - Meet new people and deepen existing relationships.
    7. Use your laptops wisely & check your email every day.
    8. Get organized and develop good study habits early - No retakes in high school!
    9. Don't be afraid to ask for help - Your teachers WANT to help you!
    10. Be yourself!
    11. Take advantage of Liberty Hour - You don't have to be assigned to tutoring in order to get support!

  • College Planning for Freshmen

    Freshman Post-Secondary Checklist  

    • Get to know your School Counselor

               Last name begins with:

               (A-C) Mr. Gillespie scott.gillespie@lps53.org

               (D-He) Mrs. Beard mindy.beard@lps53.org

               (Hf-Ma, ELL) Ms. Wiederholt brenda.wiederholt@lps53.org

               (Mc-R, TLC, FEX) Ms. Duncan nikki.duncan@lps53.org

               (S-Z) Mrs. McCallum trilaina.mccallum@lps53.org

    • Complete Career Cluster Finder in Family Connection
    • Complete Do What You Are in Family Connection
    • Begin Personal Plan of Study (with a counselor)
    • Research taking the AP/Dual Credit class – What are the pre-requisites?
    • Begin creating a resume

  • Scholarship Opportunities for Underclassmen

    On occasion, our scholarship listing on Family Connection includes scholarships for underclassmen.  This is updated daily so please check back regularly!  

    Log-in to your Naviance Student

    - Click on COLLEGES

    - Click on SCHOLARSHIP LIST 

    - Under "browse a category", select UNDERCLASSMEN

    These scholarships will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often for additional opportunities.

    If you are interested in applying for the wide range of national scholarship opportunities available to high school students, please check out the links to the right of this message or log-in to Family Connection to access an additional national Scholarship Search tool.

  • Career Paths

    Feel free to check out some great career path information HERE!