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Guidance Counselor Abbie Lawalin

Hello Parents and Students!

Below are some information I feel is valuable to you.  I will update the site throughout the year with different information.  Feel free to contact me if you have any school concerns that I can assist you with!

21st Century Scholar Program

Indiana started the Twenty-first Century Scholars in 1990 to ensure that every student can afford a college education. Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed the cost of four years of college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana.

But first you have to apply. Students and their parents must complete and return the application by June 30 of the 8th grade year.  Click here to review this important program.

Monitoring Your Child on Facebook

Over 5,000 parents have discovered a great way to protect their kids on Facebook. MinorMonitor gives you free web-based tools that allow you to quickly and easily view your child’s Facebook activities. Using knowledge-based analytics, MinorMonitor provides an intuitive dashboard view of exactly what your child is doing online.

Parents can get full or specific details about any or all their activities. They are alerted any time their child receives a dangerous threat. Parents are notified of any references to drug use, bullying, profanity or comments of a sexual nature involving your child. MinorMonitor gives parents peace of mind knowing that they are doing all they can to protect their children. Parents can sign up for a FREE account to begin screening their child’s Facebook activities right away at http://www.MinorMonitor.com.

MinorMonitor has been featured on The CBS Early Show, CNN, and Parenting Magazine.