Guidance
Guidance
and Counseling Services
www.twitter.com/fhsguidance
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Other Guidance-Related Services
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling |
Beaches Resource Center |
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Athletic Teams and Events |
Joe Reynolds, Athletic Director - ext. 1051 |
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Attendance and Discipline |
Ms. Kimberly Gallagher,
Community Leader - Lower Division
Mr. Vincent Kroeger, Community Leader - Lower Division
Ms. Nichole Garvin, Community Leader, Upper Division |
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Beaches Resource Center |
270-8200 |
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Beulah Beal School for Young Parents |
Counselor |
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Career Information |
Teacher or Guidance Counselor |
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Club Information |
Mr. Josh Corey, Activities Director |
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Community Education Classes |
Ms. Teresa Clark, Director
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247-5923 |
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Curriculum |
Ms. Josie Johnson, Asst. Principal- ext. 1014 |
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Educational Information |
Guidance Counselor |
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ESOL |
Ms. Centola |
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Exceptional Education/504 Referral |
Counselor |
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Exceptional Education Programs |
Amy Minton
Olsen, Connie (Dept. Chair)
Hall, Tasha
Sue Podzamsky
D'Zamko-White, Jill |
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Free and Reduced Lunch |
Ms. Alexander, Guidance |
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Graduation Requirements |
Guidance Counselor |
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Hearing Impaired |
Hope Grododski |
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Homework Assignments for Extended Illness (5 days or more) |
Ms. Asonia Alexander, Guidance Office |
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Hospital/Homebound |
Guidance Counselor |
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Locks and Lockers |
Activities Office during lunch - ext. |
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Lost and Found |
Community Leader's Office |
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Mental Health Counseling |
Beaches Resource Center (270-8200) |
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New Student Enrollment |
Ms. Teri Hofmann, Guidance- ext. 1018 |
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Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Ms. Asonia Alexander, Guidance - ext. 1017 |
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Parking Decals |
Ms. Gonzales
Requires application signed by parents, $5.00 fee, driver
license,
proof of insurance and car registration.
Sold BEFORE 7:05 AM only. |
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Progress Reports |
247-5905 |
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Psychologist |
Guidance Counselor |
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School Nurse |
Karen Smith (Monday) |
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Speech Therapist |
Ms. Nancy Garett (Tuesday afternoon)
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Student Scheduling |
Guidance Counselor |
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Technology |
Mr. Karnath ext.1408 |
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Textbooks |
Mr. Bruce Reed |
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Transportation |
858-6200 |
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Student Records |
Ms. Judy Messer, Records Clerk - ext. 1021 |
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Tutoring |
Guidance Office - ext. 1017 |
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Webmaster |
Kathy Skaggs - ext. 1101 |
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Withdrawals |
Ms. Judy Messer - ext. 1021 - Students withdrawing from
school should have parents notify Ms. Messer of the
withdrawal date. Student should secure withdrawal form from
Ms. Messer in the morning of the last day of attendance at
Fletcher. Teachers should issue a withdrawal grade and sign
the withdrawal form during the assigned period. At 1:00 PM,
books should be returned to room D-1 and all obligations
satisfied. The sixth period teacher should dismiss the
student to Guidance by 1:50 PM to finalize the withdrawal
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Vision |
Joni Smith |
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
1. At the beginning of the school year and at the beginning of the
second semester, students will have a window period of seven days to
make requests for schedule changes.
2. After the seven-day change request period, action on requests to
adjust level of courses (e.g. Chemistry I Honors to Chemistry
I standard, American Government Honors to American Government
Standard) will be determined by the Assistant Principal for
Curriculum following submission of a written request and a
student/teacher/parent conference. If teacher and counselor
recommend change, it will be completed as follows:
A. Semester course - no later that one week following issuance of
the first quarter report card
B. Full year course - no later than one week following issuance of
semester report card.
3. At the end of the first semester, students who have not been
successful in a full year elective course may drop the course and
select a semester course (if space is available). No credit will be
assigned for the first semester.
4. Since there is no procedure that will allow all students/parents
to select teachers, it is essential that the policy reflect the
position that requests for selection of teachers cannot be
honored. When a request is received, however, parents should be
assured that the administration of the school will work with all
individuals to resolve the problem using all appropriate resource
personnel (teachers, counselors, deans, Assistant Principal for
Curriculum, etc.).
REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
1. Verification of address in the Fletcher District
2. Immunization Record - Florida HRS Immunization Guidelines state
that students transferring from another state must present a Florida
Immunization Certificate (HRS680) at the time of registration. All
students entering or repeating the 9th grade MUST MEET THE NEW
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS. The new requirements are
tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster given within the past five (5)
years; a second dose of measles vaccine (preferably MMR); and the
Hepatitis B vaccine (a series of three (3) doses).
3. Physical - All students entering a Florida school for the first
time MUST have a current (dated within one year) school physical
within 30 days of entering school.
4. Birth certificate.
5. Name and address of previous school.
6. Latest report card and/or transcript.
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
TESTING
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AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT)
HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 100800
www.act.org Fletcher High’s ACT Test Center #
195570
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DATE
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REGISTRATION Deadline
*No Writing: $32.00
*With Writing: $47.00 |
LATE
REGISTRATION Deadline
***LATE
FEE:
*Additional $21.00 |
*Sept. 12, 2009
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Aug. 7, 2009 |
Aug. 21, 2009
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*Oct.
24, 2009
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Sept. 18, 2009
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Oct. 2, 2009
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*Dec.
12, 2009 |
Nov. 6, 2009
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Nov. 20, 2009
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*Feb.
6, 2010 |
Jan. 5, 2010 |
Jan. 15, 2010
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*Apr.
10, 2010 |
Mar. 5, 2010 |
Mar. 19, 2010
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*June 12, 2010
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May 7, 2010
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May 21, 2010 |
*Stand-by testing add $40.00
SAT I AND SAT II TESTING
HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 100800
www.collegeboard.com
Fletcher High’s SAT Test Center # 10-335 |
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DATE
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REGISTRATION Deadline
$45.00 |
LATE REGISTRATION Deadline
*Additional Fee $23.00 |
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*Oct. 10, 2009 |
Sept. 9, 2009 |
Sept. 23, 2009
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*Nov.
7, 2009 |
Oct.1, 2009 |
Oct. 15, 2009
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*Dec.
5, 2008 |
Oct. 30, 2009 |
Nov. 12, 2009
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*Jan.
23, 2010 |
Dec. 15, 2009 |
Dec. 30, 2009
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*Mar. 13, 2010
SAT only |
Feb. 4, 2010
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Feb. 18, 2010 |
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*May
1, 2010
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Mar 25, 2010 |
Apr. 8, 2010 |
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*June 5, 2010
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Apr. 29, 2010 |
May 13, 2010 |
*Stand-by Testing Fee add
$38.00
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TEST DATES FOR FLETCHER HIGH
REGISTER ON LINE
or
REGISTRATION MATERIALS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
Registration must be postmarked/submitted by deadline date. |
College Timeline
-presented by the Fletcher High Guidance Department
9th Grade Year
§ Enroll in the most challenging academic courses you are capable of
being successful in.
§ Your schedule should include a foreign language either this year
or next year.
§ Develop good study habits and have good attendance.
§ Become involved with school and community service clubs.
§ Be aware of the requirements for Bright Futures eligibility. This
begins with a 3.0 GPA.
§ Begin visiting college websites on the internet. Most search
engines will lead you to college web addresses.
§ Begin exploring career interests on the internet on sites like
www.florida.echoices.com
§ Make the best grades you are capable of.
§ Consider taking the PSAT in the fall.
10th Grade Year
§ Continue taking challenging academics, building a good resume of
school and community activities, and making good grades.
§ Continue in a foreign language or begin a foreign language.
§ Be aware of your GPA from ninth grade for Bright Futures
qualification.
§ Consider visiting local colleges and universities.
§ Take the PSAT. It is currently free for our tenth graders.
§ Review your PSAT results. They usually arrive in December. Make
note of the areas which you need to strengthen.
§ Continue looking at colleges and universities on the internet.
Begin making a list of those you would like to visit during your
junior year.
11th Grade Year
July / August
§ Work hard! This is the last year you will be able to contribute
grades to your high school GPA for college admission. Since you
apply for college during your Senior year, admissions offices
recalculate your GPA, based only on your academic courses, and
foreign language, using your grades from 9th through 11th
grade.
§ Again, take challenging classes and be active in your school and
community.
§ Begin a resume of your accomplishments and awards, community
service, school involvement, volunteer activities, and work
experience.
September / October
§ Sign up in Guidance for colleges that are visiting Fletcher for
student admission seminars. Pay attention to the school
announcements. We add new colleges all year long.
§ Register and take the PSAT. In 11th grade the PSAT also
counts as the National Merit Scholars Qualifying Test (NMSQT). High
scores can lead to scholarship money through National Merit
Scholarship Corporation.
§ Check
www.collegeboard.com on the
internet for information to review for the PSAT.
November
§ Plan on attending the National College Fair at the Prime Osborn
Convention Center with your parents. Collect information and
handouts. Begin compiling a list of colleges you would like to
consider visiting.
December
§ Review your results from the PSAT. Note the areas you need to
strengthen for the SAT and/or the ACT.
§ Start considering the dates you plan on taking the SAT and/or the
ACT during the second semester this year. Remember you can register
on line.
ACT -
www.act.org
SAT-
www.collegeboard.com
January/February/March
§ Begin registering for the SAT and/or the ACT.
§ Junior Week - Take advantage of the seminars offered for Juniors
which cover many topics related to college entry, financial aid, the
military, etc.
§ If a student plans on applying to a military academy, they should
write for an application. If interested in ROTC money for college,
talk with a military recruiter on campus.
§ Visit the college campuses you are considering applying to next
year. Have your parents call admissions offices to find out when
colleges offer tours and have open houses.
April/May
§ Students should have taken, or be schedule to take, the SAT and/or
the ACT.
§ Students will be meeting with their counselor to select classes
for your senior year.
§ Finish strong! Remember, you are creating the transcript you will
send to colleges when applying your senior year.
12th Grade Year
July/August
§ Check the records that are mailed home to you at the end of your
Junior year. Make sure that your list of classes for your Senior
year contains all of the requirements and credits you need for
graduation and college entry. Check the box that says "Cumulative
Summary". There is a column labeled ‘Total Remaining’ under the
Credit summary. You should be scheduled for all of these
requirements (the ‘elective’ category contains the number of credits
remaining to meet the 24 total credits required for graduation. It
does not necessarily mean you are required to have that many
electives).
§ Remember, selective colleges are looking for a serious senior
schedule including Advance Placement (AP), Honors, Dual Enrollment,
and other academic classes.
§ Students should now be reducing their list of colleges to 3 -5
schools for serious consideration.
§ Students should now be checking with the admissions offices of
these colleges or universities. The easiest way to do this is to
visit their web site. You will want to note application deadline
dates and begin requesting applications. REMEMBER – Many (most)
colleges now prefer that you apply on-line.
September/October
§ Register to re-take the SAT and/or the ACT if you need to raise
your score. Concentrate on the test which you did the best on.
Remember to check on the required scores for Bright Futures.
§ Sign up for the seminars with the college representatives who are
visiting Fletcher.
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SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINS outlining scholarship opportunities
will be sent to Senior English teachers starting in the fall. These
will be up-dated every 3 – 4 weeks throughout the year as we receive
scholarship offers. Continue to check this scholarship notebook in
you Senior English class for these scholarship requirements and
deadlines.
§ Up-date your resume.
§ Begin talking with teachers from this year and your Junior year
who you may be asking for a letter of recommendation. Remember -
letters of recommendation are not normally required for state
universities.
§ Counselors will be meeting with all of our Seniors through English
classes. We will be providing them with a great deal of information
concerning graduation credit reviews, Bright Futures qualification
requirements and application instructions, college application,
scholarship application processes, post graduation plans, and many
other subjects.
§ Check on "Early Decision" and "Early Action" dates for the
colleges you are serious about applying to. Remember, some Early
Decision applications are binding and require that you withdraw
applications to other universities if you are accepted via Early
Decision.
§ TRANSCRIPTS - Come to the registrar’s office in Guidance and
request that your transcripts be sent to any colleges you are
applying to.
November/December
§ Begin taking or re-taking the ACT and/or the SAT.
§ Begin completing college applications and writing essays, if
required, for regular application deadlines. Remember to come to
Guidance and request that your transcripts be sent to the colleges
you are applying to!
§ BRIGHT FUTURES - Go on-line to apply for Bright Futures and/or
other State of Florida scholarships:
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
§ Attend the college fair with your parents to speak with college
representatives about any final questions you may have.
§ Prepare for final exams in semester courses.
§ If applying to selective schools, contact them to see if they
require SAT II (subject area) tests. If so, find out which ones they
require.
§ Most military ROTC applications are due in January. Students
should talk to a recruiter at school or by phone.
January/February
§ Parents and students should complete the
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This should be completed by all
Seniors. Paper copies will be available in Guidance. You can also
complete the FAFSA on-line at-
www.fafsa.ed.gov Workshops and
evening meetings are offered at Fletcher for completing the FAFSA.
§ Parents and students should attend the Financial Aid evening
workshop.
§ Students should continue to check the scholarship bulletins in
your English class. Scholarship searches are also available on-line
at sites such as
www.fastweb.com .
§ Remember, ROTC applications must be completed and turned into a
military representative if a student is interested in an ROTC
scholarship.
§ Students who are planning to attend Florida Community College at
Jacksonville ( FCCJ -
www.fccj.edu ) should try to
apply before February 28th. Although students may apply
later, FCCJ has incentives for students who apply by the end of
February.
§ February 28th is also the deadline for FCCJ scholarship
applications. Information will be available in Guidance in January.
§ All students who are applying to colleges and universities should
apply or have applied. Check college websites, or references in
Guidance, for application deadline dates. Remember to come to
Guidance to have your transcript sent to the colleges you are
applying to!
§ Students should check with the registrar in Guidance if they would
like a mid-year report sent to any of the colleges to which they
have applied.
March/April
§ Students should be expecting to hear from colleges for acceptance
status. Many colleges let you check your status on-line if you
applied on-line. Students should respond to the college they intend
to enroll in and request information on housing, orientation dates,
financial aid, etc. Also, notify other colleges if you are declining
their offer of acceptance.
§ Make sure you send in any required deposits.
§ If you have not heard from a college to which you have applied you
should call their admissions office.
§ Seniors who qualify for Bright Futures at the end of the first
semester will be receiving notifications from the state, if
they went on-line and applied (see ‘November/December’). Some
students will qualify for Bright Futures based on their final
grades. These students will be notified in the summer, after
graduation.
May
§ Study for, and take, the appropriate Advanced Placement (AP)
tests.
§ Seniors will be completing a form for Guidance to report which
college they are planning to attend, and any grants or scholarships
they have been offered.
§ Study for your final exams.
§ Come to Guidance and request that your final transcript be sent to
the college you are planning to attend.
Congratulations, Graduate!
June
§ If you took any Dual Enrollment courses at Fletcher, go to an FCCJ
campus and have your transcript sent to the college you are planning
to attend.
§ Make appointments to attend your college’s orientation and speak
to your freshman advisor.
§ Make sure you have submitted all of the required deposits.
§ Let you advisor know if you have a pre-paid college plan.
§ Also let them know if you are a Bright Futures scholarship
recipient.
Come back to visit
Fletcher next year to let us know how you are doing in college!
§ Let us have your phone number, e-mail, and the college you are
attending, if you would like to volunteer to come back and sit on a
college panel to speak to our Juniors in February.
Florida BRIGHT FUTURES
Scholarship Program
www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/
General Eligibility Criteria
• Florida Resident
• Florida High School Graduate
• Not Guilty of a felony
• Use Award Within 3 years of High School Graduation
• Attend a Florida College or University
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
Florida Medallion Scholars
(75%
Tuition)*
SAT 970 or ACT 20
and GPA 3.0
Florida Academic Scholars
(100% Tuition and $600)*
SAT 1270 or ACT 28
and GPA 3.5
GPA in 15 academic classes
(Courses are weighted
.5 points for full credit courses,
or
.25 for Semester ˝ Credits, for Honors and AP courses.
No
weighting for
Foreign Lang.)
ENGLISH (4 CREDITS)
MATH (3 CREDITS) (Alg.
I and above, Not LAM)
SCIENCE (3 CREDITS) (Any 3 Sciences)
SOCIAL STUDIES (3
CREDITS) (Any 3)
FOREIGN LANG. (2 CREDITS) (In the same language –not weighted)
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC
(May add up to 4 ‘A’s in academic
credits
to raise
GPA)
Tuition- Fl. Public post-secondary institution
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For those enrolled in a Fl. PRIVATE post-secondary institution, the
amount will be the average of tuition at a public institution.
§ Let us have your phone number, e-mail, and the college you are
attending, if you would like to volunteer to come back and sit on a
college panel to speak to our Juniors in February.
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