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OPEN HOUSE

AUGUST 26, 2013

6:30PM

Edward H. White High School

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October 12, 2013

NACAC College Fair

Prime Osborne Convention Center

9:00am - 1:00pm

Admission: 100% FREE

COLLEGE FAIR CHECKLIST

WHICH COLLEGES WILL BE THERE?

GO HERE TO REGISTER!!!!!

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ASVAB TEST DATES
Edward H. White High School
SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE
Houston Hall
7:30am - 12:30pm on the following dates:
NOVEMBER 19th
JANUARY 7th
APRIL 1st
JUNE 3rd

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Edward H. White Financial Aid Night

Ed White Campu$
December 12, 2013
6:00PM
Houston Hall
Financial Aid Experts will be there to discuss applying for and receiving financial aid.

Ed White counselors will also be there for Q & A.

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE INFO!!!
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TAX PREP NIGHT
Thursday, February 6th 2014
5:00PM-8:00PM
Edward H. White High School
Houston Hall
Real$ense will help families file 2013 income taxes. Families earning $58,000 or less qualify for free services. Fees apply to families who earn more.
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College Goal Sunday

Sunday
February 23, 2014
1:00PM - 4:00PM
FSCJ Advanced Technology Center

Complete your FAFSA there - get NEED-BASED aid!!

WHAT TO BRING

College Goal Sunday provides families an opportunity to meet with post secondary financial aid experts in a computer lab to apply for FAFSA pins and work on the document online. This is hosted at the FSCJ downtown campus, and is a partnership with DCPS staff and a wide variety of post secondary institutions.

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FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT
Thursday, March 6th 2014
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Edward H. White High School
Media Center (Library)
If you weren't able to make it to College Goal Sunday, Financial Aid representatives will be onsite to provide FREE assistance with the FAFSA

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9th GRADE PARENT NIGHT

MARCH 25, 2014

6:00PM
Houston Hall

Come get reminders about Graduation Requirements, Promotion Requirements, Tips for Success, Parent Academy, Safety Nets & MORE!

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Edward H. White College, Career & Job Fair

May 1, 2014
6:00-8:00PM

Main Hallway of Ed White

1700 Old Middleburg Rd

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Ed White Senior Graduation
JUNE 4, 2014
5:00PM
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-3900

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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