School Counseling
School Counseling Department
Welcome! It’s the mission of the LN School Counseling Department to help ALL students find success in high school and to prepare ALL students for success in the future. We hope these resources will help achieve those goals.
Summer and Special Programming
Summer programs are a way to experience life on a college campus, make friendships with students from other places, and explore possible college majors. Most summer programs have a cost; however many of them offer financial assistance or scholarships.
Parent Information
“How to” Guide for College Applications Class of 2025
INvestEd--Free resource for Hoosier students and parents looking for help with college planning and financial aid
College Board PSAT - Understanding Scores
2025-2026 MCIT Curriculum Guide
Transcript Requests
Graduates beginning with the class of 2004 are strongly encouraged to order the transcript online at WWW.PARCHMENT.COM which enables colleges to receive the transcript electronically and quicker.
Students graduating prior to 2004 should contact Lawrence North High School at 317-964-7700
School Counseling Staff
Ms. Shelia Patterson Allen - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Shelia Patterson Allen)
Ms. Tuesday Anderson - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Tuesday Anderson)
Ms. Kari Bordner - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Kari Bordner)
Ms. Amanda Buck - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Amanda Buck)
Ms. Jill Foley - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Jill Foley)
Ms. Morgan Gomez - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Morgan Gomez)
Mr. Dorian Jenkins - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Dorian Jenkins)
Ms. Pamela Nixon - Counselor, Grades 9-12
(Contact Pamela Dixon)
Ms. Liliana Nunez - Administrative Assistant for the Guidance Counselors
(Contact Liliana Nunez)
Ms. Connie Sivertson - Department Chair & Grades 11-12 IB Counselor
(Contact Connie Sivertson)
College and Career Planning
- Learn MORE Indiana.org (information on college and careers)
- Northeast Indianapolis College Fair - at LN 2025
- New Indiana Diploma - Coming Soon
- NCAA Eligibility Center
- Naviance
College Information
- Colleges that Change Lives
- Peterson’s Guide to Colleges
- Take a Virtual Tour of a College
- Indiana Online Colleges and Universities
SAT, ACT, AP Testing and ACP, IB Information
- Register for the SAT
- Register for the ACT
- SAT & ACT Prep Guide from Online College Plan
- Advanced College Project (ACP) Information
- Indiana College Core
Educational Options Besides College
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Counseling Services
The School Counseling Department is here to provide academic guidance and counseling, career guidance and counseling, and brief personal/social counseling to help students through difficult emotional times or concerns. For ongoing mental health concerns, parents and students are encouraged to contact their pediatrician, family physician, and/or health insurance provider. When emergency situations arise outside of school hours, the resources below may be beneficial. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
CPS (Child Protective Services: 1-800-800-5556 / 1-877-433-0138
Community North Stress Center: 1-800-662-3445
St. Vincent's Stress Center: 1-800-872-2210 / 317-338-4800
National Suicide Hotline: Text 988
"HelpMe" App: Download in the Apple or Google Play Store