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COUNSELING CENTER
College Board Newsletters: Freshman : Sophomore : Junior : Senior
FAIRNESS - January Monthly Quote
Justice begins with the recognition of the necessity of sharing. - Elias Canetti
Use this link as a custom search that allows both students and counselors to select colleges by location, cost and academic majors.
* College and University Links
* Career & Technology (CATE) Director
* COMPASS
* Conferences with Counselors
* Counseling and Guidance Services
* Counselors' Assignments
* Permanent HS Folder Request
* Scheduling Appointments
* Scholarships and Financial Aid (webpage)
* Transcripts Requests
* UTD Events for Seniors & Counselors information
Helping Students Cope with Disasters and Tramatic Events
Support Staff
Patricia Kaufman ~ Receptionist
Margaret Wise ~ Counselors' Secretary (AM)
Therese Wheeler ~ Counselors' Secretary (PM)
Reta Heintz ~ Secretary for CATE Director
Counselors 
- Debbie Woodson District Guidance Coordinator ext 211
- Allison Houston (A - D) 
- Dara Watt (E - La) - ext 211 
- Carol Ross (Le - Rod) - ext 211 
- Natalie Uranga (Roe - Z) - ext 211
Counselors
Registrars & Services
Gail Michalek ~ Registrar
Theresa Castro ~ Assistant Registrar
* Academic Achievements (insurance purposes)
* Class Rank
* Registration, Enrollment, & Withdrawal
* Immunization records
* Proof of Residency
* NCAA Registration
* Transcripts
* Transfer Students
- Ann Mulder ~ Career & Technology Director - ext 138
Helping Students Cope with Disasters and Tramatic Events
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children After a Hurricane pdf
National Mental Health Information Center
Self Care Tips for Dealing with Stress
Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster
Texas Department of Insurance
Hurricane Ike Consumer Resource Page
U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources
Traumatic Events and Mental Health
Assistance for Uninsuranced Texas Victims of Hurricane Ike
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
All counselors perform the following duties on a regular basis for the appropriate part of the alphabet:
Personal and Academic Counseling
Early Graduation Conferences
Early Graduation Documentation
Classroom Presentations
Report Cards
Schedule New Students
Verify Credits
Scheduling/Schedule Changes
Registration New/Returning Students
Four-year Plans
Graduation Plans
Special Education Referrals
504 Referrals
ARDs
College Recommendation Letters
Verify Credits for Graduation
Small Group Counseling
Dual Credit
Correspondance
At-Risk
NovaNet
In addition to the above, duties are assigned as follows:
COUNSELORS
Debbie Woodson
District Guidance Coordinator
PALS Coordinator
Care Team
Eighth Grade Parent Night
Safe & Drug Free Schools District Coordinator
College Night Coordinator
Junior/Senior Parent Night
College/Military Representative Contact
Dual Credit Liaison
Schedule Liaison
Registration Liaison
Team Leader
Character Education
Attendance Committee
C.L.E.A.R.
Allison Houston
Care Team
Red Ribbon Week
Character Education
Counselor for Students A - D
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Dara Watt
Care Team
Red Ribbon Week
Character Education
Counselor for Students E - La
Sitebase
Carol Ross
504/Dyslexia Building Coordinator
Care Team
Counselor for Students Le - Rod
 
Natalie Uranga
Care Team
Red Ribbon Week
Character Education
Counselor for Students Roe - Z
In the counseling center the counselors advise students in appropriate high school course selections to prepare students for the proper career and/or college choices.
 
The counselors direct the special guidance services and work with the members of the administration and the teaching staff for the best interest of each individual student.
 
Counselors are also available for personal, individual, group and crisis counseling. The student CARE team which helps identify students who are having difficulty in school is a program directed by the counselors.
...* Academic Counseling
...* Assist in Scholarship Searches
...* Care Team (Student Support Team)
...* College and University Recommendations
...* Enrollment of New Students
...* Facilitate Small Student Support Groups
...* Four-Year High School Planning
...* Individual Counseling
...* Report Cards
...* Scheduling
 
Scheduling Appointments
Please call the receptionist Patricia Kaufman at 281.482.3413, ext. 211 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
 
Conferences with Counselors
A student wishing to see a counselor may leave his/her name with the counselor's secretary. The student has the option of being sent for or the student may receive a permit from his/her teacher to go to the counselor's office.
 
Requests for Transcripts
Transcripts can be requested from the Friendswood High School registrar's office, located in the Counseling Center. All requests must be in writing and all current students require a parent signature. A transcript request form is available in the Counseling Center or you may send a letter indicating your request. Letters should contain the following information:
...* Printed name
...* Previous name(s) (if applicable)
...* Current address and telephone number
...* Social Security number or student ID number
...* Date of birth
...* Approximate date of last attendance (graduation date)
...* Whether the request is for an official or unofficial transcript
...* Signature
...* Name, address, zip code of the receiver (if not a school) orName of school, city & state
Requests for transcript can be mailed to:
Registrar Friendswood High School
702 Greenbriar
Friendswood, TX 77546
 
Each transcript requires a $2.00 payment for regular processing. Normal turnaround time is 3-5 days, although special requests are honored when possible. Should you have questions about your transcript, please contact the registrar's office during the hours of 8:00 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.
 
Requests for Permanent HS Folder
The contents of student files are available, with the exception for anyone who attended (graduated) in 1999 or earlier. Please complete and mail the attached form. We will not be able to honor verbal requests.
Career and Technology (CATE) Programs
Ann Mulder Director - ext 138
Additional Links :Gifted and Talented  | Tech Prep Program
Compass
Gited and Talented/AP
Scholarships
Career Day
Career Tech Coordinator
PSAT
College & Career Planning
Students interested in reviewing information about colleges, college majors, housing, campus visits, requirements, costs, etc may check out information from the Career Support Center, or they may meet with Mrs. Mulder or their own guidance counselor to review information individually. College applications and financial aid applications are available to students as well. Those needing assistance with these forms may request and appointment with Mrs. Mulder.
 
COMPASS
Also available to FHS students and families is an evening college and career-planning program called COMPASS. COMPASS is offered for a twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring - for 6 weeks at a time on Thursday evenings 5-9 pm. Students and families may come research information relevant to their individual college and career search. In addition to all the information on colleges and careers that we have available during the day, we also have interest and aptitude testing and personality assessments that students can take as they explore the direction they want to pursue following graduation. COMPASS resources include databases of current college and career information, scholarship and financial aid information, and Internet access. Direct assistance with the application processes can be obtained. Counselors and support staff assist students and families as needed, and participants are free to come and go as it fits individual schedules during COMPASS hours.
 
Job Shadowing
All senior students at FHS have the opportunity to job shadow a professional in a career of their choice during their senior year. These experiences are developed tailored to individual interests of the student. Interested students apply for this experience through the Career Support Center, and an individual mentor is arranged for every student on an assigned day. At that time, the student shadows their mentor in the workplace. (This experience does not count as an absence against the student). Past experiences for our students have included the fields of accounting and engineering, law and medicine, business and architecture, music and theatre, and many more. See Mrs. Mulder or Mrs.Wells for further information.
 
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
The Career Support Center disseminates scholarship information on campus. We receive information from hundreds of organizations. While most scholarship organizations target juniors and/or seniors, some are available to younger students as well. All FHS students are welcome to come by and get familiar with the scholarship board. We maintain this large board of information organized by scholarship criteria, amount of the award, and the due date. Details and full applications are available in a file cabinet located directly in front of the scholarship board. Students with questions, or needing assistance may ask for Mrs. Mulder, Career Tech Director or Mrs. Heintz, the Career Support Center Assistant.
***Many of the scholarships require transcript copies. Students may order these from the Registrar's office located next to the Career Support Center
 
Internships and Summer Programs
The Career Support Center regularly receives information about summer program opportunities, internships, and part-time employment. Applications are available to interested students. See Mrs. Mulder or Mrs.Heintz for further details
Character Counts! Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness  February / August
Trustworthy students. . . . .
  • are honest; don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
  • are reliable and do what they say they'll do.
  • have the courage to do the right thing.
  • have a good reputation.
  • are loyal - stand by their family, friends and country. 
Respect September / March
Respectful students. . . . .
  • treat others with respect, follow the Golden Rule.
  • are tolerant of differences.
  • use good manners, not bad language.
  • are considerate of the feelings of others.
  • don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
  • deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements. 
Responsibility  October / April
Responsible students. . . . .
  • do what they're supposed to do.
  • persevere and keep on trying!
  • always do their best.
  • use self-control and are self-disciplined.
  • think before they act and consider the consequences.
  • are accountable for their choices. 
Fairness  January / July
Fair students. . . . .
  • play by the rules, take turns and share.
  • are open minded and listen to others.
  • don't take advantage of others.
  • don't blame others carelessly. 
Caring  December /J une
Caring students. . . . .
  • are kind and compassionate and show they care.
  • express gratitude.
  • forgive others.
  • help people in need. 
Citizenship  November / May
Good Citizens. . . . .
  • do their share to make their school and community better.
  • cooperate.
  • stay informed and vote.
  • are good neighbors.
  • obey laws and rules and respect authority.
  • protect the environment.