e dub blog: December 2008

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

SIGN UP TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY!!!!

WE NEED YOU!! We need enough students committed to go!!! SIGN UP W/ MS. HOFFMAN! The GSA is coordinating a community service trip... Monday, December 15th we are meeting in Mrs. Hoffman's room (6A) at 2:30. After the usual GSA meeting, we hope to meet at the Trinity Rescue Mission downtown (622 West Union Street Jax FL 32210) to serve a meal to the less fortunate. We should wrap it up by 6 - if you can committ to coming (and get a ride there & back), see Ms. Hoffman in 6A or Mrs. Curran in guidance.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Save $$$ on your college applications!!

The EDU, Inc. Common Black Colleges Application allows students to apply to 33 HBCUs at the same time for only $35. Students pay no other application fees.The EDU, Inc. Application creates the opportunity for students to receive acceptance letters, financial aid packages, and scholarship offers from several different colleges. http://www.eduinconline.com/eduweb/ Check THIS out! :]

Monday, December 8, 2008

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT @ Forrest 12/11

6:30pm @ Nathan B. Forrest HS - bring the fam! Representatives from UNF and Jacksonville Committment will be talking about how you can obtain FREE MONEY for college!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

fall FCAT scores are in!

See your counselor for your scores! 300 = passing for graduation!

Monday, December 1, 2008

UNF Financial Aid Workshop 12/6

10am-2pm this Saturday - see Mrs. Curran's door for more info!!

ePEPs this week

We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving - WELCOME BACK!! We will be working with the World History classes in order to update 10th grade ePEPs this week and next. Your school counselor's calendar is posted on their door!

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How do I see my counselor?

WALK-INS WELCOME!

Before or after school you can always come by to see us! Especially if you aren't trying to catch a bus. If you are a bus rider, the best way to see us is to make an appointment.

APPOINTMENTS ENCOURAGED!
We want to give you our UNDIVIDED attention and with the number of tasks a school counselor has, that can be difficult when walking in or simply stopping by. Student Counselor Request Forms can be picked up in guidance (before or after school or between classes) and dropped off in guidance (before or after school or between classes). They sit on Ms. Menter's desk. Simply fill one out, leave it for us and we will be sure to call you out of class!

2-1-1

United Way 2-1-1 is the suicide intervention and prevention helpline for this region and the call center is nationally accredited by the American Association of Suicidology. Call center specialists are also certified and trained to handle crisis and suicide-related calls.

Dial 2-1-1, in nine Northeast Florida counties including Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Nassau, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Putnam counties.
1-904-632-0600, in the local Duval County calling area
Hearing Impaired: Dial 1-904-306-0447 (TTY)

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

GRADES & ATTENDANCE
Stay informed as to your student's performance!

GRADE PORTAL
https://dcps.mygradeportal.com/
You may obtain your user ID and password for each student enrolled at Ed White High School by appearing in person with pictured identification.

Regular School Day
In the Guidance Office, Ms. Sharon Menter (our guidance secretary & Employee of the Year!) can assist you.
Monday – Friday from 7:05AM until 2:25PM
After Hours / Nights
See the Community Education Coordinators in the Main Office
Monday – Thursday from 4:30PM until 8:00PM

ED WHITE GUIDANCE MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

MISSION

Our mission as School Counselors at Edward H. White High School is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the personal/social, academic, and career preparation/college planning needs of all students. Services include group and individual counseling, academic support (educational resources), responsive services, career and college planning, and student and family advocacy. Our goal is to promote a commitment to life-long learning, personal and academic growth, and to aid students in becoming responsible, culturally aware and productive members of society. This foundation will be supported and further strengthened by consultation with educators, administrators, parents, and community advocates.

PHILOSOPHY

The school counseling department at Edward H. White High School believes that every student should be treated with dignity and value. We will strive on a daily basis to provide services to all students through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The comprehensive school counseling program at Edward H. White High is:

Fundamentally based on the belief that all of our students can learn and achieve at their highest potential with proper support from staff, parents/guardians and the community
Planned and implemented by the Edward H. White School Counseling Department, based on guidelines from the Duval County Public School’s Office of Guidance Services and all stakeholders who support the academic, career and personal/social development of students
Committed to providing a comprehensive, developmentally sound program of services based on the ASCA national model to meet the needs of our diverse population and evaluated by data driven models
Proactive in the delivery of the Edward H. White High School Counseling Curriculum and in monitoring student’s academic, career, and personal/social achievements

School Counselors at Edward H. White High School:

Adhere to ASCA Ethical Standards
Are licensed by the Florida Board of Education
Participate in on-going staff development to increase our knowledge, skills and abilities to better serve our students.

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