Guidance Department

Important Information

Seniors - Final Transcripts
If you plan to attend college in the fall you must request a
nd pay the $3 for a final transcript to be sent to your college of choice. All colleges require that a final transcript be sent. Final transcripts will not be sent out until all final grades are posted which will be toward the middle or end of June. You may pick up the yellow final transcript request from the guidance office. The request must be returned with the fee and college address to Mrs. heisler in guidance before you graduate.

College Placement Test
Sophomores and juniors who have a 3.0 UNWEIGHTED GPA and are trying to qualify for dual enrollment, need to take the CPT (College Placement Test).
There is no charge for this test. You must sign up in Guidance to take the exam. You also must fill out a blue Dual Enrollment reg. form and return to Guidance before you can take the test.

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Advanced Placement Program
AP is a program of college level courses and exams that gives bright, motivated students the opportunity to get ahead by earning advanced placement and/or college credit while they are still in high school. AP courses are taught by teachers who follow the national curricula established by the College Board.

Counselors
Mandy Burney
(A-F)
Ramona Gay
(G-L)
Jane Crawford
(M-R)
Becci Motes
(S-Z)


Programs, Forms and Other Information
Career Counseling
Community Service
Curriculum Guide
Financial Aide Info
Transcript Request Form
Grade Scale
Scholarship List
Study Tips
ACT and ACT Plus Writing Test

ACT packets can be picked up in guidance before and after school or during lunch.

Guidance and Parent Conferences
We always encourage parents and students to first communicate directly with teachers when they have a concern. Email is an excellent option for reaching teachers. A teacher's email address is their last name and first initial followed by @palatkahighschool.org. A list of teacher's names is posted on the Faculty/Staff web page. Otherwise you should contact your child's guidance counselor. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled through the
Guidance office Tues., Wed. and Thurs. between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Night School
If you have failed a class during any year at PHS you need to see your guidance counselor to get signed up for Night School. Night School begins immediately after school at 2:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Florida Virtual School
A variety of courses are available online for our students through The Florida Virtual High School (FLVS). The FLVS online courses can supplement the course offerings at PHS and allow our students to earn extra credits over the summer or in the evening during the school year. If you would like more information, visit The Florida Virtual High School website at http://www.flvs.net/ or send email to info@flvs.net.

Financial Aid

Florida Academic Counseling & Tracking for Students Florida's Central Web Resource for High School Students is www.FACTS.org.

Take a Big Step: Life’s waiting. Don’t delay planning for your BIG future. The ePersonal Education Planner (ePep) on www.FACTS.org makes planning a breeze.
Go to www.FACTS.org so you can:
Map out courses
See your grades
Check your credits
Check your eligibility for admission
Explore colleges & career-technical centers
Apply online to colleges
Get help with financial aid to pay for college or career-technical centers

University Information
Most Colleges and universities offer academic scholarships to students who are high in academic standing or show academic promise. These scholarships are offered by selection or application. Application may be made directly to the institution concerned.


Florida A & M University
Florida Atlantic University

Florida International University
Florida State University

University of Central Florida

University of Florida
University of Miami
University of North Florida
University of South. Florida
University of West Florida

Transcripts
If you are applying to a university, now is the time to get your applications in. Request transcripts by filling out a form in Guidance and paying $3.00. You can have the transcript mailed or you can pick the transcript up after final grades are posted. The final transcript will not be ready until the end of June. Keep in mind that most colleges require that a final transcript. Transcript Request Form


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