Guidance

If you need to speak to your child's school counselor during the year please email or call (352) 259-0044 and the front desk will connect you:

Mrs. Sheryl Graham- 6^th & 7^th Grade School Counselor Sheryl.Graham@TVCS.org

Ms. Allisun Haight- 5^th & 8^th Grade School Counselor Allisun.Haight@TVCS.org

*Ms. Haight will be facilitating a seperation/divorce group for 5^th graders beginning the second week in January. The group will meet one time per week during the school day for 10 weeks. Ms. Haight will also be visiting the 5^th and 8^th grade classrooms to conduct classroom guidance activities. 5^th grade will focus on social skills and peer interactions and 8^th grade will focus on goal setting and preparation for high school education.

HOT TOPICS IN GUIDANCE

National School Counseling Week 2012, "School Counselors; Helping Students Be Brilliant," takes place Feburary 6-10, 2012. The week is designed to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within the U.S. school systems. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

The FCAT Writing Assessment will be administered Feb. 28th...make-ups will be administered Feb. 29th. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Haight in Guidance.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

TOLL FREE HELP LINES:

Family Support & Abuse Prevention

· Florida’s Parent Support Helpline- Provides confidential counseling and referral to parents who are stressed. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-FLA-LOVE (1-800-352-5683)

· Abuse Registry-Florida hotline determines if the information presented complies with the mandates in law and assists all callers with information and referral to enhance the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-96-2873)

· Child Help USA- Offers crisis intervention, information and referrals. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) www.childhelp.org

· Parents Without Partners- Provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence, and sensitivity towards others by offering real help in the way of discussions, professional speakers, study groups, publications, and social activities for families and adults. Available 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. 1-800-637-7374 www.parentswithoutpartners.org

· AARP Foundation Grandparent Information Center- A resource for grandparents raising grandchildren, professionals, support groups, researchers and policy makers. 1-800-OUR-AARP (1-800-687-2277) www.aarp.org

· Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America- Volunteers support families under stress and single parents by working with children in need of additional attention and friendship. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-888-412-BIGS www.bbbsa.org

Disabilities

· CHADD- A national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADD/ADHD. Automated phone service. 1-800-233-4050 www.chadd.org

· Family Network on Disabilities- Provides family-driven support, education, information, and advocacy. Available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 1-800-825-5736 www.fndfl.org

Health Services, Food & Nutrition

· ACCESS Florida- Toll-free number to apply for food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance. 1-866-76ACESS(1-866-762-2237) www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/index.shtml

Suicide

· National Suicide Hotline- Trained volunteers and professional counselors are there to listen. 1-800-784-2433 or Teen Hotline 1-877-968-8454