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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN HONOR OF DR. KING

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the first national holiday of the New Year. While many people get the day off from work, HandsOn Jacksonville is choosing to make it a day ON, not a day OFF.

Come join HandsOn Jacksonville in community service as they commemorate the inroads Dr. King made toward equality. Here are some of the opportunities available:

Saturday, January 15
Get a head start and join HandsOn Jacksonville & HOPE worldwide in creating a community garden for an adult day care center. More Info

Monday, January 17
Join us at the Teacher Supply Depot for one or more projects:

Work at various work stations to sort, make sense of, prepare and organize shipments and donated items so they can be distributed during monthly giveaways to Duval County Public School teachers.
Bring the kids for family friendly projects that include creating global peace tiles (art project to promote peace and diversity); peace bracelets to be donated to a selected nonprofit organization in Jacksonville; Hugs for the Homeless (warm, no sew scarves wrapped in a hug); assembling snack kits for children; decorating mini flower pots for seniors and creating cloth reusable bags for our environmental clean ups.
View a documentary of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and join a facilitated group discussion to address ways we can better face community challenges.

Please visit their website to get more information about these opportunities and sign up today! Space is limited.
Water and refreshments will be served.

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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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN HONOR OF DR. KING