Ms. Natalie Guerrier – Middle School Guidance Counselor*

Ms. Ann Matthews, Guidance Director

* If you would like to be included on my middle school guidance list serve to receive updates testing, newsletter, and upcoming guidance events, please email me and let me know.

Why should I visit Ms. G?

Scheduling, Counseling, Test preparation, Conferences, Crisis Intervention, Transitioning,

Academic Success, Group Counseling, Career Development

&

Just to pass by and talk!

Parent tip of the month:

Spend time with your family

2007-2008

Middle School Orientation	August 14, 2007 @ 6:00 PM
National College Fair	November 15, 2007
Scoliosis Screening	December 5, 2007
Ms. G’s visit to the Elementary School	January 8^th -11^th 2008
7^th & 8^th Selection Sheets Due	February 28, 2008

When your child is absent, please remember to contact front office. The guidance department does not handle absences. It must be in a form of a phone call. No emails will be accepted.

*Parents & Students: You must have password to access Newsletter. Please email Ms. G.

August 2007	November 2007
September 2007	December 2007
October 2007

Principal’s Honor Roll

Students with a grade point average of 3.8 or 4.0 are honored for their academic success each grading period. Students with a 4.0 are invited to a celebration hosted by the Principal at the end of the year. Special certificates are awarded to all honorees.

Honor Roll

Students who earn a grade point average between 3.0 - 3.7 are awarded Honor Roll certificates by the Assistant Principal for their achievement.

Character Education

The School Board of Broward County, Florida has adopted eight character traits that will be infused throughout our curriculum and student activities: Cooperation, Responsibility, Citizenship, Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Self-control, and Tolerance. Kids of Character of the Month.

Teachers nominate students on a monthly basis who have demonstrated specific character traits. School certificates, bumper stickers, and other rewards are presented to the students. Students are recognized on our in-house television station and their names are prominently displayed on our Kids of Character board.

* Somerset Academy Character Education *

Character Education Trait of the month

Kindness

For Students:

Choices Planner PBS Kids

FACTS.org (ePEP) How Stuff Works

O*Net (Occupational Information Network) Kids Click!

Adventures in Education (also in Spanish) Discovery Kids

Florida Trend NEXT National Geographic

Career Resource Library Career Web Sites

Reading Across Broward!

What is Broward Schools Virtual Counselor?

Virtual counselor allows you to see your:

Past grades

Unofficial Transcripts

Grade point average

FCAT and other test scores

Current schedule

Attendance/tardies history

High school graduation requirements, and other related student records.

Further instructions may be found on our website under Middle School Curriculum Guide 2007-2008

Click here to visit Virtual Counselor

FCAT Preparation

FCAT Explorer: Students can retrieve username and password through their respective guidance counselor.
FCAT sample test books and answer keys
FCAT preparation classes FCAT Tips for Middle School Students

For Parents:

Virtual Counselor Truancy Tips for Parents

Bullying Florida eChoices

The Career Key Occupational Information Network

Career Resource Library Career Web Sites

Florida Prepaid College

What is Florida eChoices?

Florida eChoices is about:

Exploring over 650 careers on the internet

Finding over 3500 colleges and postsecondary schools.

Matching your interest, skills, and values to careers electronically

Building YOUR DREAM WITH YOUR OWN CAREER PLAN

Click here to visit Florida eChoices