Forest High School Guidance

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Guidance Staff & Services

Senior Information
FCAT Testing March 9 & 10: McDonalds Free Breakfast offer for FCAT Testers on March 9
Lady Cat Dancers Informational Meeting: March 29 @4:15; FHS Auditorium
8th Grade Parent Night: April 27 @ 6:30; FHS Auditorium
Awards Programs scheduled for May 18 & May 20

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Guidance and counseling services are available to all students at Forest High School. The goal of the Guidance Department at Forest High School is to work cooperatively with parents, teachers, and administration in order to develop the maximum potential in our students. The school counselor's primary task is to help each student become a better learner by providing individual counseling and academic/vocational advisement.

Guidance Staff:

Students are divided among 4 counselors by grade level.

Freeston Smith: Grade 9
Teri Strynkowski: Grade 10
Kathryn Warren: Grade 11
Mary Beth Kerkela: Grade 12
Elaine Cox:
- EMIT and ESOL students
- Scholarships
- Liaison to Testing Coordinator
- Liaison to ESE staffings
- Liaison to Administration
- Department Chair

Other Guidance Staff:

AP Coordinator - Peggy Brookins
Guidance Secretary - Terri Albright
Guidance Clerk - Brenda White
IPA - Deb Shiveley
Registrar - Karen Ward
Staffing Specialist - Lynn Andrews

For Attendance concerns, please contact the Attendance office.

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The Forest High School Community is committed to providing the skills and education necessary for students to reach their full potential.
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