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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Leaders on Fast Track (LOFT) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) are taking applications for the 2013 ESA LOFT Video Game Innovation Fellowship.

HHF's career development program, LOFT, has partnered with ESA to launch a national program aimed at bringing more youth of color into the gaming industry and helping them confront problems in their community through technology. Apply here now!

The program will identify 20 African American/Latino(a) youth, ages 16-24, to develop a video game that deals with social issues.
Fellows will receive:

$1,000 innovation grant
An all-expenses paid trip to D.C., where each fellow will present their game to key investors
Direct project coaching from Hispanic Heritage Foundation and ESA gaming associates
Employment opportunities through ESA
A chance to meet White House congressional representatives and the US Cyber Command
A chance to participate in Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus activities

If you know technically skilled young people ready to make a difference through technology, tell them to apply now or email fellow@loftinstitute.org for more information.

At the core of the ESA LOFT Video Game Innovation Fellowship is the belief that using technology for social change in education, community service, civic engagement, mentoring, leadership, and creative expression is essential to the development of the minority communities. This program will also leverage the video gaming industry and HHF with effective platforms to address the White House, Congress and other educational communities and influencers.

We're hosting a nine-city series on STEM leadership, coming soon to a city near you!

The US Army and LOFT present STEM Leadership Symposia, a series of events for high school and college students interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Each event is created to provide participants career guidance, educational opportunities, and connectivity with professionals in the STEM fields.
Events are free to attend, but space is limited, so register now for the symposium closest to you!

Event dates and locations:

Albuquerque, NM | Sept 18^th| University of New Mexico
San Antonio, TX | Sept 24^th| University of Texas-San Antonio
Houston, TX | Sept 26^th | University of Houston
Sacramento, CA | Oct 8^th | Cal State - Sacramento
Santa Clara, CA | Oct 10^th | San Jose State University
Chicago, IL | Oct 22^nd| University of Illinois-Chicago
Los Angeles, CA | Nov 4^th| Cal State – San Bernardino
Phoenix, AZ | Nov 6^th| Arizona State University – Tempe
Miami, FL | Nov 19^th| Florida International University

LOFT Innovation is currently working on many new initiatives to get minority youth involved in tech. Please check us out at LOFT Innovation to see what we do and get involved.

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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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