LHS PARENT UNIVERSITY

• Do you have a student at LHS?
• Are you looking for ways to help you become a better parent?
• Do you want to know the latest on scholarships and financial aid?
• Do you want to know the community resources available to you to help your family in times of crisis?

If your answer to all these questions is yes, then you need to become a part of LHS Parent University. Parent University was created to help parents prepare to meet the challenges facing their children and themselves in the coming years. Parents are expected to attend nine specific one hour meetings and four optional meetings. These meetings are interesting and informative. At the conclusion of the required meetings, parents completing all nine  meetings will receive a certificate during special graduation ceremonies. Please look over the meeting topics below to determine which meetings you can attend.

All Sessions Begin at 6:30 PM Unless Stated Otherwise
All Sessions Take Place at LHS Unless Stated Otherwise
O - Optional
R - Required

Status	Date	Topic			Special Location	Special Time
O	September 12	Man Talk				7:00 PM
O	September 14	Encouraging Motivation in Children
R	September 18	Understanding LISD Graduation Requirements
O	September 21	Junior Class Parent Meeting
R	September 25	Signs & Symptoms of Drug or Alcohol Use
O	October 2	Sophomore Parent Class Meeting
O	October 10	Texas Trio: Representatives from UT, Texas A & M, and Texas Tech
R	October 12	Teaching Children Kindness & Respect for Other Children
O	October 16	Freshmen Parent Class Meeting
O	October 23	Show Me The Money!!!
R	November 6	College Planning
O	November 9	Dealing with Anger in the Family
R	November 14	College Night			Maude Cobb Activity Center
O	December 4	Community in Schools:  How Can I Help or How Can It Help My Child?			Broughton Recreational Center
R	December 7	TAKS Testing Overview
O	January 11	Understanding the TAKS ELA & Reading Tests
O	January 22	Woman Talk				7:00 PM
O	January 25	AP Parent Information Session
O	February 3	Filling Out the FAFSA				9:00 AM
R	February 8	Establishing Authority as a Parent
O	February 22	Registration 2007 Parent Meeting
O	February 26	NCAA Clearinghouse Overview
R	March 5	Learning More About Career & Job Opportunities for Your Child
O	March 10	Filling Out the FAFSA				9:00 AM
O	March 22	Understanding the TAKS Math, Science, & Social Studies Tests
O	April 9	Learning About the College Process
R	April 26	Building & Nurturing Self-Esteem in Children
	May 3		Parent University Graduation