e dub blog: August 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

PLEASE JOIN US!

EDWARD H. WHITE'S OPEN HOUSE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 12th 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Attention African-American Seniors - SCHOLARSHIP!

Description:
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.

How To Apply:
To Apply- http://www.ronbrown.org/apply/eligibilityrequirements.aspx

Deadline:
November 1, 2011

APPLY for this ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP - others will be too lazy!

Description:
This scholarship is essay-based and is worth $1,500! The program is open to high school students, college students, graduate students, and anyone enrolled in a post-secondary course of study.
“What does fitness mean to you, and how can you better incorporate overall physical, mental, and emotional health & fitness into your daily life as a student?”

How To Apply:
To Apply-http://www.scholarships360.org/2011/06/23/united-youth-fitness-scholarship-program/

Deadline:
September 30, 2011

Jaime Horn Memorial Softball Scholarship - did you play? $$$!!!!

Description:
The scholarship application asks some fairly basic questions (what age division did you play in? what colleges were you accepted at? why do you deserve this scholarship?) that need short answers, it requires a letter of recommendation from a person who “has influenced your life”, and, if you have one handy, it will probably be a good idea to attach a resume along with your application.

How To Apply:
To Apply-http://www.scholarships360.org/2011/07/19/jaime-horn-memorial-softball-scholarship/

Deadline:
September 1, 2011

Description:
The PinkRose Foundation is a really wonderful non-profit organization that supports the educational endeavors of people who have been affected by breast cancer. Since 2003, the PinkRose Foundation has awarded 82 scholarships of $1,000 each to students who have lost a parent to breast cancer.

How To Apply:
To Apply-http://www.scholarships360.org/2011/06/21/pinkrose-breast-cancer-scholarships/

Deadline:
August 31, 2011

Description:
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund believes that the country prospers when all Americans have access to the opportunities a college education can afford. As the nation’s leading Hispanic higher education fund, HSF works to address the barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college degree.

How To Apply:
To Apply- http://www.hsf.net/

Deadline:
December 15th, 2011

REPORT CARD CALENDAR

PARENTS! STAY UP TO DATE ON WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR STUDENT'S REPORT CARDS BY REFERENCING THIS CALENDAR: 2011-2012 REPORT CARD CALENDAR

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Need a schedule change?

ALL SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th.

ALL STUDENTS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO FILL OUT A SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM (TO BE OBTAINED FROM THEIR 1st OR 5th PERIOD TEACHERS) AND SUBMIT THAT REQUEST IN THEIR MOD OFFICE. THE COUNSELORS WILL THEN REVIEW AND RESPOND TO EACH REQUEST BY SEPTEMBER 2nd.

Schedule changes will be granted if:

You have not met the pre-requisite for the course (i.e. you were mistakenly put into Spanish 2 when you have not yet taken Spanish 1)
You have already passed that course (i.e. you went to summer school after your schedule was made)
You are a senior (4th year student) and are missing a class required for graduation (i.e. you need your 2nd World Language, 4th math/science course)

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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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