Monarch High School Guidance Department

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Mr. Weber

Mr. McIntyre

Ms. Lucas

Ms. Moses

Guidance Department Staff

Mr. Weber Guidance Director  tom.weber@browardschools.com

Mr. McIntyre Counselor Grades 9 - 12 A-F  william.mcintyre@browardschools.com

Ms. Moses Counselor Grades 9 - 12 G-O pearl.moses@browardschools.com

Ms. Lucas Counselor Grades 9 - 12 P-Z  rlucas@browardschools.com

Ms. Kleiman BRACE Advisor  charlene.kleiman@browardschools.com

Announcements

 

Registration Information

Monarch High School is currently registering students grades 9th through 12th for the 2006-2007 school year.  To set up an appointment for registration please call (754)322-1400.  If you were previously enrolled in a Broward County Public School you may not need to provide all of the documents listed below.  Please let the Monarch High staff know when you set up your appointment. 

Required Documents:

One piece of evidence needs to be submitted from this list:

  • Current telephone or electric bill in the name of the parent/guardian enrolling the child.
  • Rent receipt with name of lessor and contact information/mortgage statement.
  • Lease agreement with name of lessor and contact information.
  • Mortgage commitment.
  • Home purchase contract including specified closing date, with copy of deed to be provided within 60 days of closing date.  Note:Closing date should be before the last day of the current semester. 

AND:

One piece of evidence needs to be submitted from this list:

  • Automobile insurance.
  • Current Florida Drive License/Florida Identification Card.
  • Cellular telephone bill.
  • Credit card statement.
  • Bank account statement.
  • United States Postal Service confirmation of address change request or evidence of correspondence delivered through U.S. Postal Service.
  • Declaration of Domicile from the County Records Department.

PLUS:

  • A Florida Certificate of Immunization.  The Blue 680 Health Form is needed.
  • Physical Exam.  If your child is entering a Florida Public School for the first time, you must have documentation of a
  • medical examination performed within one year prior to the day of registration by a doctor within the United States.
  • Transcripts of grades or report card from previous school showing proof of promotion.  Students enrolling in exceptional education (ESE) classes, including gifted, must present copies of the most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and psycho educational evaluation. 
  • Date pf Birth Verification (birth certificate, passport, or school transcript).
  • Social Security Card (if available).

Additional questions may be directed to the Guidance department at Monarch High School at (754)322-1400 or www.browardschools.com.

B.R.A.C.E.

Broward Advisors for Continuing Education

www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/guidance/brace

  • BRACE newsletter Updated 8/26/10 (click on the BRACE link at the top of this page to access the newsletter)
  • Come by the Main Guidance office for assistance with all your post secondary plans and to make an appointment with Mrs. Kleiman. You may also email her at charlene.kleiman@browardschools.com

Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

College Financial Aid: 

Free Scholarship database search engines:

Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation

  • Many colleges do not require or take into consideration a letter of recommendation, however, if your college does require one a letter of recommendation from your counselor, kindly give us two weeks to prepare your letter and complete a 'Getting to Know' form (also available in room 264).  Please provide the address and contact person of the College, University or Scholarship program you are applying for.  Teacher recommendations would also require a two week advance notice.
  • Transcripts are requested in the main Guidance office.  There is a fee charged for transcripts ($1 electronic/$2 hardcopy).  

College and Career Information

  • www.facts.org Information and applications for college, career planning, choosing a major.

Career Information:

College Information and searches:

College Rankings:

Applications: 

College Information and Searches:

Technical Schools in Broward County:

SAT & ACT

  • SAT Information and Test Registration www.collegeboard.com (paper applications available in Guidance)
  • ACT Information and Test Registration www.actstudent.org (paper applications also available in Guidance)
  • Test Preparation:
  • PSAT  My College QuickStart—available now. Students can access this FREE personalized online planning kit using the code printed on their 2008 PSAT/NMSQT® paper score report. QuickStart helps students look past their scores toward their future with these tools: An enhanced report complete with test questions, the student's answers, and the correct answers with explanations, a starter list of colleges based on the student's location and choice of major,  customized SAT® study plan based on individual PSAT/NMSQT performance and a personalized lists of majors and careers.  Parents, please see A Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2008 PSAT/NMSQT® Results.
  • www.collegeboard.com/satskillsinsight
  • ACT preparation classes available through the Community Schools for several sessions before each test date throughout the year. Please see your counselor for a co-enrollment form.
  • www.number2.com
  • www.kaptest.com/satquizbank (fee)
  • Boston test Prep (fee)
  • www.princetonreview.com (fee)
  • www.testprepreview.com free practice tests
  • Contact BCC or FAU for the next SAT prep class schedule, there is a fee.
  • See you counselor about other SAT/ACT preparation options.

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FCAT

  • www.fcatexplorer.com To sign in, the use your last name and the first initial of your first name (ex: lastf), the password is 06 followed by the first four letters of your last name, then followed by your two digit month of birth, then your two digit day of birth (ex: 06lastMMDD).
  • Students have the opportunity to use concordant scrores on alternative assessments (SAT and ACT) to meet the graduation requirement in lieu of earning a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT.  Scores have been updated for the students in the class of 2011  and thereafter.  Current seniors and all others who still need scores, fall under the 2009-10 score requirements.
  • Concordant Scores
    FCAT

    SAT 2009-10

    (Old)

    SAT 2010-11

    (New)

    ACT 2009-10 (Old)
    ACT 2010-11 (New)
    Reading
    300 (1926)
    410
    420
    15
    18
    Math
    300 (1926)
    370
    340
    15
    15

Tutoring

  • etutor -Free online homework help    www.broward.org/library
  • Free math tutoring available at Monarch High School on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:45 t0 3:45 in room 267.

Online & Night School

To sign up for a class online, you must follow the online procedures.  Visit www.flvs.net for a list of courses available. You must discuss what classes to sign up for with you counselor prior to selecting classes and printing a course selection form. 

Your counselor will need to give you a co-enrollment form in order to take classes at night school (Taravella or Ely).

Student Support Services

www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/

Family Counseling Program

For information about free Counseling services visit:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/psychologicalservices/html/fcp.htm

Volunteer Service

  • 40 hours needed to fulfill the Service Learning Graduation Requirement for graduation.
  • All Monarch Knights may begin to acquire service hours in the summer following their graduation from 8th grade.
  • For ideas on places that may require student assistance, check out the website www.volunteerbroward.org and click on Student Volunteer Guide. There are nearly 200 nonprofit agencies listed as needing students to perform volunteer service.
  • You don’t need to stop at 40 hours! Remember that you need 75 hours to qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award. In addition, students can earn Silver Cord honors recognition at graduation with 250 volunteer service hours.
  • www.SERVEnet.org
  • All hours must be pre approved prior to performing the volunteer service. You may download the approval form or pick one up in the main Guidance office.  Fill out parts A, B, & C and submit to Guidance. If your project is approved, you will be given a log sheet to be signed by the appropriate person in charge at your volunteer site.
  • Seniors must turn in documentation of completing 40 hours of community service by Friday, MAY 13, 2010. The 40 hours of community service IS a graduation requirement.
  • The deadline to turn in documentation of 250 Community Service hours for Silver cord recognition was March 31, 2011. Silver cords are special ordered each year therefore exceptions CANNOT be made.

Below are some local opportunities:

  • Broward Public Library/Century Plaza Branch
    The Century Plaza Branch is looking for Portuguese speaking high school students who need service hours to tutor Portuguese speaking children in elementary school. This program will be held on school days form 3:30pm - 4:45pm at the library. The volunteers must fill in a volunteer application, attend an orientation and agree to commit to a schedule to help children with their homework. The Students will be from grades one through five. Emphasis will be on reading skills. If any students are interested, please contact Maureen Ruiz @ 954-360-1331.
  • Lyons Creek Middle School
    Lyons Creek Middle is looking for Spanish speaking students to tutor students that have Spanish I or Spanish II classes at the middle school. Any interested students should contact Mr. Satty @ 754-322-3717.

  • Winston Park Publix
    Winston Park Publix is looking for volunteers for Community Service Hours. They have ongoing fundraising activities for various organizations such as United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, etc. throughout the year. Please call Ellie Pepitone at 954-427-0563. Publix is located at: 5365 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek.

  • City of Coconut Creek Recreation Department
    City of Coconut Creek has events throughout the month to earn service hours. Please call 954-956-1580 for more information.

  • Tomorrow's Rainbow
    A non-profit organization located in Coconut Creek. Through the use of miniature horses and ponies, bereaved children re-learn how to trust, remember how to smile and are guided towards happiness. Any student that is interested please contact Linda Yost at 954-675-5711, for Volunteer application and waiver 954-978-2390.

  • Margate Health Care Center
    Margate Health care Center needs volunteers any day after school until 5PM and on Saturday & Sunday until 5PM. Any interested students should contact the Activities Dept. and ask for DEE or JESSICA at 954-979-6401.

  • Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre
    The Theatre is looking for volunteers to work in various positions. Any interested students should contact Abel Cornejo at 954-763-6882. The theatre is located at 516 NE 13 St. Ft. Lauderdale.      

Questions/comments about the Guidance page please email Reina Lucas at rlucas@browardschools.com or our Guidnace Director at tom.weber@browardschools.com.

   
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