Guidance Counselors

 

 

 

Guidance Counselor Responsibilities

 Rebecca Rigsby Lee Wilkinson

                        Ms. Rigsby's Responsibilities:                              Dr. Wilkinson's Responsibilities:

                             Career Center                                                              Psychological    Evaluations
                             Military Programs                                             Counseling/Consultation
                             Performance Based Diploma Program                    Exceptional Student Education

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Guidance Office Internet Links

 

Florida Public Universities  University of Florida Florida State University Florida Atlantic University University of Central Florida University of North Florida University of South Florida University of West Florida Florida A & M University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University

Major Florida Private  Colleges and Universities  Barry University Eckerd College Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida Memorial College Florida Southern College Jacksonville University Johnson and Wales University Lynn University Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic College Rollins College Saint Leo College Stetson University University of Miami University of Tampa

General College and Financial Aid Information  College ToursVirtual Campus Tours College Aid College Guides and Aid  Scholastic Registry  Profile Maker-A new way for colleges to market to potential students Bright Future Scholarship Florida's merit scholarship program. FAFSA Express Electronic application  for federal student aid. FAFSA on the WebFAFSA information On-line Financial Aid Information  School Codes Codes for completing the FAFSA. Student Guide  Guide to financial aid Completing the FAFSA  Guide to completing the FAFSA Funding Your Education  Financial resources for your education College Board  Get college applications , register on line, look up financial aid information Florida Information Resources Network Updated information on Florida's educational opportunities and financial aid programs. US News See how colleges are ranked, do a college search, get financial aid information and apply on line Cyberschool Magazine Connect to universities on the Net College Search and Information Order information from colleges College Application/NewsgroupsGet application requirements and due dates Collegenet  Do a search for colleges, financial aid and scholarships Guidance College Resources Check list, testing information, costs, jobs, comparison worksheet

Career Information Career Mosaic  My Future   Princeton Review Career   U.S. News Colleges & Careers Center   Military Careers Online  CareerInfoNet Mapping Your Future  Self Assessment for Career Planning Career Links Peterson's Education Center World of Work Florida Department of Education Occupational Outlook Handbook Kaplan

Grade 10

Grade 11 

Grade 12

Reviewing the graduation and grade level requirements  
Reviewing college/tech./military entrance requirements. 
Reviewing the Gold Seal and FL Academic Scholars Program. 
Taking the SAT I, SAT II and ACT if college bound. (Early in the year) 
Applying for college or other educational institutions. 
Speaking with military, college and technical school representatives. 
Attending College and Career Night and Job Fair. 
Applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. 
Updating resume and letters of reference for job, scholarship and college/tech applications. 
Making final decisions and notifying institutions/employers/military. 
Finalizing the student's Academic and Career Planner.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT  Students in Grade 11 or 12 with an overall 3.0 GPA may apply to take classes

at Palm  Beach Community College and received high school and college credit. There is no cost to the student.

Palm Beach Community College Information and Course Offerings

or scholarship applications may enhance the student's opportunities for success.

Resume Assistance On-Line

NORTH TECH Offers programs in many technical and career related fields.  Students may

attend for a    half day session while in high school or as an adult.

COMMUNITY SERVICE  Students interested in community service should

contact Mr. Rowe. A reminder to all Florida Bright   Future Scholarship applicants (class of 1999)

that 75 hours are needed for eligibility.

United Way Volunteer Opportunities In Palm Beach County

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College Entrance Exams:


        SAT
                 Test Date                            Test                                    Regular Registration     Late Registration 

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Jan 23	SAT I, II	Dec. 18	Dec. 30
March 20	SAT I	Feb. 12	Feb. 24
May 1	SAT I, II	Mar. 26	April 7
June 5	SAT I, II	April 29	May 14

                                
                                                        
                                     
                                      

     ACT
                                  Test Date                                        Regular Registration              Late Registration


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Dec. 12	Nov. 6	Nov. 20
Feb. 6	Jan.4	Jan 5
April 10	March 5	March 19
June 12	May 7	May 21

                                
                                                                      
                                                    
                                        
                                              
 
 

COLLEGE REP. VISITS

Seniors may sign up to meet with the college representatives
    during lunch in the cafeteria or before school. Juniors will be able to
meet with college reps that visit in the Spring.

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Important Notes:

College Entrance Test
Because college applications should be completed in early fall of the senior year, students
should try to complete all college entrance testing in their junior year.

Gator News
The University of Florida requires the SAT II for placement purposes, not for admission.
Seniors should take the SAT II by January.
The first application deadline for the University of Florida is in the third week of September.

Financial Aid forms (FAFSA)are available in the Guidance Office .  The form
should becompleted as soon as possible and mailed after January 1, 1999. Use the following
web sites to receive infomation and to apply on-line.
 FAFSA on the Web
 FAFSA Express
 Federal Student Aid Information Center

Loan Programs
 SallieMae Insured Student Loans

Software programs and the Internet provide many scholarship listing. Other scholarships
 will be listed in the "For Seniors Only" bulletin given to all seniors through their English Class.

Florida Bright Future Scholarship For the latest on the Florida Bright Future Scholarship
 

Transcripts (a record of high school grades) and test scores need to be sent to each school,
when the student applies, at the end of the first semester, and at the end of the school year.

Juniors should be researching colleges, taking the P.S.A.T.  and taking college entrance tests.
It is important to visit colleges prior to making a selection

Information on Technical and Specialty Schools for post secondary training is available
in the Career Center.

Military recruiters are on campus each week. Sign up if interested or call the recuiter
directly.

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Steps to Successful Career Planning

 

Career Resources To Assist With Planning

• Choices Program - Education and Career Planning, Career Assessments, Financial Aid.
• Community Foundation Scholarship Program - Local Scholarship Opportunities

• Florida View
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles
• Guide to  Occupational Exploration
• Occupational Handbook, etc.

 

• Baron's Guide
• Peterson's Guide
• Index of Majors
• The College Guide
• The Military Career Guide
• College and Vocational School Catalogs, etc.

A variety of College, Military and Educational Institutions videos are available.

Internet

Internet access is available in the Career Center.

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