division of academic services
guidance services
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FAQ
frequently asked questions
To determine which school a child will attend,
individuals must call the Pupil Placement Office (904)
390-2144 and provide their current address and their
child's grade level. The placement office will determine
the assigned school(s).
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The high school guidance department disseminates
information regarding scholarships and financial aid.
Additionally, you may link to the following websites for
information:
Scholarship Book
Scholarship Search
www.finaid.org
www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm
Florida Bright Futures
www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Florida Financial Aid
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Funding Your Education
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.html
The Student Guide
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
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A parent or age-appropriate student may request a
transcript in each school's guidance office. (Students
at Stanton College Prep go online to
http://cyberguidance.net to request transcripts).
Transcripts requested for the eleven State universities
and most community colleges and public schools are
transmitted electronically through the FASTER system. If
the student has graduated or should have graduated more
than three years ago, the transcript is available
through Microfilm/Student Records at 390-2088.
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Go to the
Home Education website or call 390-2476.
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Discuss with your child's counselor your reasons for
requesting a change. The counselor can assist you in
understanding the possible repercussions of the change
and facilitating this change if school policy allows it.
Additionally, at the high school level, completing a
course of study is a graduation requirement so care must
be taken whenever a student's schedule is changed.
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Parents should first talk with their child's teacher.
If the conversation with the teacher does not resolve
the problem, other staff members are available to
assist, such as department heads, counselors, assistant
principals, and the school principal.
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Parents should contact their child's school
counselor. Many schools have divorce groups for children
offered through the guidance office. Counselors can also
help you find counseling services available in the
community.
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It is recommended that a student who anticipates a
transfer within the school year check with his guidance
counselor to plan the most advantageous time to make the
transfer. Careful planning will help to ensure that
maximum credits are earned and grade level placement
remains on track.
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Go to the District's web site
www.duvalschools.org and click on "Schools and
information." Another good site for comparing schools is
www.greatschools.net.
View the District profile and general information
about the school including:
- Location
- Quick enrollment facts
- Student achievement
- Teacher experience/education
- Student absence and dropout rates
- Class sizes
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Graduation requirements for high school students may
be found on the District's web site
www.duvalschools.org. Click on "academic
excellence" and "pupil progression plan. " The
requirements begin on page 32. Each spring students in
grades 8 - 11 receive a copy of "Creating Your Future
Career and Educational Planning Guide." The requirements
can also be found in this text beginning on page 8. For
specific questions about your child's graduation status,
it is strongly recommended that you schedule an
appointment with the guidance counselor at your child's
school.
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Who should I talk to if I think that
my child needs extra help in school?
Parents should request a conference with their
child's teacher(s) to discuss concerns and plan
strategies to assist the child. Parents may request that
the school counselor attend this conference, or may meet
separately with the counselor for further assistance.
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