Guidance

The Sarasota High School Guidance Counselors are available for assistance in the areas of academics, careers, social/personal, and community service.  Students meet with Guidance Counselors to discuss potential careers and academics required to achieve their goals.  The high school years can be difficult to navigate with peer and adult relationships.  The Guidance Counselors can assist both parents and students with strategies to enhance their social and emotional well-being.

Counselors

Registration

Florida law requires the following before we can register a student:

1. Written proof of current residence address. (e.g. recent utility bill, FPL, water/sewer, mortgage or lease agreement.)
2. Proof of date of birth. (Certified copy of birth certificate)
3. Proof of Immunization verified with HRS Form 680. (Blue form)
4. Physical exam within the previous 12 months signed and dated by a physician. (Note: Proof of physical if previously enrolled in a Florida Public School.)
5. Proof of Custody. If a single parent is separated, divorced, or if another custodial situation exists a copy of legal residential custody document is required.
   • You should also bring:
   • Name and address of previous school(s) attended.
   • Any available information from previous school(s) such as report cards, transcripts, or student participation in special programs.
   • If your student has been in any Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs the most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and an appointment with SHS ESE liaison is required 955-0181 ext. 64520.

Other Important Information

Transcripts - Complete transcript request form in Guidance and submit to Ms. Weick. The first two transcripts are free and $1.00 each thereafter.

Community Service- Friendship Volunteer Center representatives meet with students any Tuesday during lunches in Guidance. Students are required to meet with a representative prior to earning community service hours. Representatives assist with community service placement. Appointments are not necessary. 75 community service hours equals 0.5 elective credit and is required for the Florida Academic Scholarship, one of the Bright Futures Scholarships. 150 comunity service hours equals 1.0 elective credit.