GUIDANCE SERVICES
August
-New student registration
-New student orientation (generally the Thursday morning before the first day of school)
September
-FCAT retakes for junior and seniors-Individual/personal counseling; college advisement
-Advertisement of SFC College Night, SAT/ACT dates, and scholarships
-Visitation in senior English classes for information regarding college application process
-Announcement of National Merit Semi-Finalists
-PSAT registration for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (only 11th graders qualify for National Merit)
-Advertisement of college representatives' visit on campus
-Preparation of transcripts and recommendation letters for application process
-Bright Futures and graduation requirements explained to 9th graders
-Advertisement of "Senior Seminar" for parents of seniors regarding college application process
-Approval for FLVS courses (www.flvs.net)
October
-Continuation of personal/social counseling and college advisement
-Working with seniors for meeting college deadlines (i.e. UF-Nov. 1)
-Advertisement of SAT/ACT dates
-Explanation of Bright Futures to 10th graders through career groups
-Register for and provide ASVAB (Career Services Aptitude Battery test)
-Advisement for seniors regarding graduation and college requirements
-Individual personal/social counseling-Scheduling of parent/teacher conferences
-Administration of PSAT (always during the third week of the month--either Wed/Sat)
November
-Administration of PLAN (ACT pre-test) for 10th graders
-Completion of college applications and recommendations
-Continued discussion with seniors of plans for the following year
-Individual/personal counseling with students
-Workshop for juniors through English or Social Studies classes of FACTS.org site
-Career Shadowing applications accepted
December
-Distribution of FCAT scores to re-takers
-Distribution of PSAT results through English classes
-Advertisement of SAT/ACT dates
-Continuation of college advisement and personal/social counseling
-Administration of P.E. waiver test
January
-Administration of SBAC Senior Survey during gap week between holidays and 2nd semester
-Assistance for seniors in registering for Bright Futures scholarship
-Advertisement of SAT/ACT dates
-Planning of financial aid workshops for students to register for FAFSA on-line; coordinate with SFC, UF, and Director of Guidance
-Selection of CAP students (SFC program)
-Preparation of GED Exit Option enrollments (seniors only)
February
-Registration for AP exams
-Coordination of FCAT writing (10th graders-date given to us by FL DOE)
-Advertisement of SAT/ACT dates
-Advertisement and assistance with applications for SFC scholarships and SBAC Foundation scholarships
-Return of PLAN results to sophomores through English classes
-Sponsor Career Shadowing Day
March
-Begin registration for following year through credit checks given out in English classes
-Counselors visit English classes to register 9th-11h grade
-Counselors visit middle schools to register 8th grade students
-Plan and coordinate volunteers for AP exams
-Administer FCAT Reading, Math, and Scienc tests
-Continuation of personal/social counseling
-Facilitation of parent/teacher meetings
April
-Registration/selection of classes for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders for following year
-Organization of CAP interviews
-Advertisement of SAT/ACT dates
-Advisement concerning SFC for dual enrollment and other various programs
-Presentation of "Road to College" for junior parents
-Visits to middle schools for registration for 9th grade
-Announcements for GED Exit Option exams for those who are eligible
-Pre administration "bubbling" for AP exams
May
-AP exams
-Personal Fitness waiver test
-Soliciting final transcript requests for seniors
-Determining of senior graduation status
-Return of FCAT results to students
-Graduation/practice/presentation of diplomas
Ongoing Throughout the Year
-Coordinate and attend parent/teacher conferences
-Register new students
-IEP meeting consultation
-Individual counseling with students
-Individual appointments with parents
-Course advisement
-Classroom guidance
-Collaboration/coordination/consultation with teachers, parents and community resources
OTHER GUIDANCE SERVICES
All Grade Levels
-Educational and career planning resource materials are annually updated and available to all students and parents. They can be checked out overnight and/or for three days from the Resource Center, which is located on the other side of Guidance Reception.
-Individual Career Guidance/Career Development services are available to students and parents by appointment.
-Vocational/technical information and opportunities are advertised on WCAT and displayed in the Resource Center. Brochures are available for Sata Fe College dual-enrollment, Alachua County Magnet School and Academy Programs, Santa Fe College/University of Florida Tech-Prep options, US Military Service, etc.
-Post-secondary educational and career exploration includes the maintence of college videos and catalogue files, hosting of college representatives, and educational and career-related field trips.
-ACTive Prep: A computerized stardized test practice and remediation program is availble in the Resource Center before school or during the school day by appointment.
9th Grade
-Introduction to education and career planning: Classroom guidance and career orientation modules are implemented in early fall. These activities focus on the role of career planning in high school as well as throughout life transitions.
10th Grade
-College and career outlook seminar: This classroom presentation explores the various two and four year college degrees. It highlights the academic preparation required for various career paths and examines the SAT/ACT preparation and testing processes. A college testing (Princeton Review) preparation workshop is offered in the fall and again after spring break.
-The PLAN is administered and interpreted. The UNIACT Interest Inventory is included in this program. A powerpoint presentation introduces students to personal preferences and skills as they relate to career clusters and employment perspectives.
11th Grade
-Administration and interpretation of the ASVAB. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude BAttery is an academic and vocational aptitute test which is excellent practice for the SAT/ACT college admissions exams. The test is administered in October, to all those who choose to take it, and scores are interpreted in early November.
-Administration and Interpretation of Exploring Careers. This student workbook provides an interest inventory, career planning guide, and financial aid analysis to students who took the ASVAB.
-Career Skills Unit. This unit includes resume writing, job application and phone/personal job interview techniques. It is implemented through junior English classes in the spring.
-Individual career testing and planning is encouraged for 11th graders.
12th Grade
-Financial Aid Seminar: This classroom presentation outlines financial aid and scholarship processes. Handouts, website addresses, and resource materials are distributed to all seniors. It is implemented through American Government and Economics classes in September/October.
-Clollege Applications: Santa Fe College, University of Florida applications for State Universityies are available in the Resource Center and the Guidance Reception area. Students may use the Reource Lab to access college websites and download applications.
-Students who have not completed career inventories or researched career options should plan to complete these activities their senior year. Individual career-planning conferences are strongly suggested for students who have no serious career plans as of yet.
-Scholarship Resource Binder and Vertical File: A 3-ring binder of scholarship "abstracts" is housed in every senior English and Social Studies class as well as in the Media Center and Guidance Offices. It is updated on a regular basis. Original application packets are filed in the Guidance Reception area. They are copied at no charge to the students.