Middle School Guidance
Collaborating to meet the academic, personal, social and career needs of all students.
Registration News
- 8th grade students will be registering for their 9th grade courses the week of February 19.
- 7th grade students will be registering for their 8th grade courses on May 8.
- Students going into 6th or 7th grade will be placed in electives so that every student meets the requirement of taking at least one art, computer, and P.E. class.
Announcements
Tutoring Resource Guides are now available for Grades 6-8.
Check out club opportunities for middle school students.
Please read the 2007-2008 Guidance Department Calendar.
Parent Newsletters:May 2008, April, March, Feb, Jan, Dec 2007, Nov, Oct, Sep.
Information
Middle school is the grand transitional time for students, as you parents of middle school students are well aware. The Guidance Department has prepared programs for each grade level that will provide each student their own unique opportunity to grow. We are gearing up for an exciting year of academic, social and emotional growth for all students.
Sixth Grade: We are training interested students to be Peer Mediators. Students interested in the Peer Mediation training program will be trained during their study skills class for 20-30 minutes a week over a five-week period. The training begins in October. When the training is complete, mediators will work in teams of two to help 5th and 6th graders solve problems. An adult will be present during all mediations, but the students will facilitate the process. Any student can request mediation by coming to guidance and filling out a Peer Mediation Request Form. Mediations will take place during Study Skills for 20-30 minutes. Students may begin requesting peer mediation in November.
Seventh Grade: Students will be invited to participate in a sequence of topics that address understanding diversity in the learning environment (different learning styles, special education, multiple intelligences, personality styles, and achievement) that help kids learn more about themselves and others.
Eighth Grade: Last October, 8th graders created a portfolio in the online Florida Choices website. After creating the portfolio, students took an interest inventory. The results from this inventory will be used for high school and post-high school planning. 8th grade parents: look for a letter, which will provide more information about scheduling a meeting in November with a counselor to discuss high school options.
Additionally, interested 8th grade students have had the opportunity to sign up for small groups ranging from: Healthy Relationships - the Dating Game, Healthy Lifestyles, Career Planning, Beat the Blues, Study Skills- becoming a better student, Time Management- balancing your school and leisure activities, Managing Stress, and Positive Self Esteem. The eighth graders who have expressed interest in small group topics will meet during advisement and/or study skills for approximately six weeks for thirty minutes each session.
Resources
Parents and Community
United Way Basic Needs List
Florida Department of Education
School Board of Alachua County
Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services
The Achiever – A newsletter
published semi-monthly for parents & community leaders by the Office of Intergovernmental
and Interagency Affairs, U.S. Department of Education.
Character Education
A Primer for Parents (Bullying)
Good Character
The Character Education Network
Testing
ACT
Test Gear
FCAT Explorer
FCAT Resources
Practice Test Resource
College Board– PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and AP examinations
College Planning
Petersons
UF Admissions
Virtual Campus Tours
Financial Aid Information
Career
Career Info
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Fair at Santa Fe Community College
Volunteer Opportunities
Red Cross
Volunteer Match
Gainesville Pet Rescue
Hippodrome State Theatre
Volunteer Center of North Central Florida
Corporation for National and Community Service
High School Planning
Study Skills
Florida Virtual School
P.K. Yonge Course Catalog (2007-2008)
Facts.org– Florida's official online student advising system! High school students, college students, parents, and even counselors can use the services provided on this website to help plan and track educational progress in Florida! FACTS.org is provided free by the Florida Department of Education to help students make informed choices about their education.