Port Charlotte High School Seniors
c/o 2012
What do guidance counselors do?
-Collaborate with students, teachers and parents, to help students achieve academic and personal success
-Assist students with college and career planning, along with the Occupational Specialist, Debra Tate
-Individual, small and large group counseling to discuss personal, academic and social topics, with the goal of helping students make sound decisions. Topics include coping strategies, academic skills support, peer relationships and goal setting.
Who is my guidance counselor?
Mrs. Matthews has been at PCHS for 4 years. Prior to PCHS, she was a 9-12 grade guidance counselor in Broward County. Mrs. Matthews received her Masters and Specialist Degrees in School Guidance Counseling from The University of Florida. Go Gators! Mrs. Matthews understands that every student's needs are different and she is passionate about helping students become the person they want to be. Students, to speak to Mrs. Matthews, visit the Student Office and complete a request. She will call you down to answer all of your questions. Parents, feel free to contact me to send up an appointment. If you have specific questions about college/career planning and SAT/ACT registration, Mrs. Tate is the best point of contact.
Email: ann_matthews@ccps.k12.fl.us
Phone: 941-255-7485 ext 3113
Fax: 941-255-7611
Who else will I need to see in the Guidance Department?
Mrs. Debra Tate, Occupational Specialist-college/career planning and test prep/registration
Mrs. Penny Ortolano, Guidance Registrar-request scholarship/collage transcripts. Transcripts for Florida public universities can be sent electronically. Transcripts for private schools or out-of-state universities will need to be mailed.
Mrs. Maryann Cosenza, Data Specialist-turn your community service hours into her
Mrs. Mary Tabri-located in the Student Office. See her to receive your FOCUS login information
Mrs. Sonia Tirb and Mrs. Evans-Vierday-All senior activities
-Collaborate with students, teachers and parents, to help students achieve academic and personal success
-Assist students with college and career planning, along with the Occupational Specialist, Debra Tate
-Individual, small and large group counseling to discuss personal, academic and social topics, with the goal of helping students make sound decisions. Topics include coping strategies, academic skills support, peer relationships and goal setting.
Who is my guidance counselor?
Mrs. Matthews has been at PCHS for 4 years. Prior to PCHS, she was a 9-12 grade guidance counselor in Broward County. Mrs. Matthews received her Masters and Specialist Degrees in School Guidance Counseling from The University of Florida. Go Gators! Mrs. Matthews understands that every student's needs are different and she is passionate about helping students become the person they want to be. Students, to speak to Mrs. Matthews, visit the Student Office and complete a request. She will call you down to answer all of your questions. Parents, feel free to contact me to send up an appointment. If you have specific questions about college/career planning and SAT/ACT registration, Mrs. Tate is the best point of contact.
Email: ann_matthews@ccps.k12.fl.us
Phone: 941-255-7485 ext 3113
Fax: 941-255-7611
Who else will I need to see in the Guidance Department?
Mrs. Debra Tate, Occupational Specialist-college/career planning and test prep/registration
Mrs. Penny Ortolano, Guidance Registrar-request scholarship/collage transcripts. Transcripts for Florida public universities can be sent electronically. Transcripts for private schools or out-of-state universities will need to be mailed.
Mrs. Maryann Cosenza, Data Specialist-turn your community service hours into her
Mrs. Mary Tabri-located in the Student Office. See her to receive your FOCUS login information
Mrs. Sonia Tirb and Mrs. Evans-Vierday-All senior activities
Calendar of Events
September 20: 6pm. College Fair in PCHS Gym
October 17-20: FCAT Retakes
January: All seniors complete Florida Financial Aid Application in CIC
January 5: Financial Aid Meeting in auditorium at 6:25pm. For parents and students!
May 7-19: Advanced Placement Exams
May 8-11: Senior Final Exams
May 16th: Graduation!!!
See Mrs. Tate's website for a comprehensive list of college events
October 17-20: FCAT Retakes
January: All seniors complete Florida Financial Aid Application in CIC
January 5: Financial Aid Meeting in auditorium at 6:25pm. For parents and students!
May 7-19: Advanced Placement Exams
May 8-11: Senior Final Exams
May 16th: Graduation!!!
See Mrs. Tate's website for a comprehensive list of college events
Valuable CCPS Resources
Champs Cafe/Free or Reduced Lunch
Bus Stop Information-See Mrs. Tabri, Guidance Secretary for more information
School Start/Stop Times
Code of Student Conduct
Parent/Student FOCUS login screen
School Boundaries
Student Progression Plan/Attendance Policy
Bus Stop Information-See Mrs. Tabri, Guidance Secretary for more information
School Start/Stop Times
Code of Student Conduct
Parent/Student FOCUS login screen
School Boundaries
Student Progression Plan/Attendance Policy
Common Question and Answers
1. When is my lunch? PCHS has 3 lunches. Your lunch is based on your 4th period class and it lasts 30 minutes. Click here or more information on Champs Cafe and qualifying for free/reduced lunch
2. How can I monitor my/my chid's grades? FOCUS is a website where parents and students can view grades, attendance and discipline. Call Mary Tabri, Guidance Secretary at 941-255-7485 ext 3137. Some teachers also have websites that have a calendar of assignments. Click here to see if your teacher does!
3. I am having trouble in a class, what do I do? Students and parents should speak directly with their teacher. He or she will be the best resource for help. It is recommended that parents email teachers with any questions. Email addresses can be viewed on FOCUS, however it is always firstname_lastname@ccps.k12.fl.us. The National Honor Society tutors students in any subject Monday-Wednesday from 2:00-2:30pm in Room A100. You do not need to preregister. Just show up with the necessary materials. See your Spanish teacher or Mrs. Matthews for a list of Spanish tutors. Still having trouble? Contact Mrs. Matthews to schedule a parent-teacher conference. Conferences are held at 6:45am.
4. How is a semester grade calculated? Q1 grade(35%) + Q2 grade(35%) + Midterm exam (30%)= Semester Grade. Exception: math classes(see your syllabus). You earn two semester grades, one in December and the other in May. These are the only grades on your official transcript.
5. What is second-chance options? If you fail the first semester of a course and then earn at least a "C" for Q3, Q4 and the Final exam in addition to complying with the attendance policy, the first semester "F" will be changed to a "D." It is recommended that the student ask Mrs. Matthews to confirm that this change occured on the transcript.
2. How can I monitor my/my chid's grades? FOCUS is a website where parents and students can view grades, attendance and discipline. Call Mary Tabri, Guidance Secretary at 941-255-7485 ext 3137. Some teachers also have websites that have a calendar of assignments. Click here to see if your teacher does!
3. I am having trouble in a class, what do I do? Students and parents should speak directly with their teacher. He or she will be the best resource for help. It is recommended that parents email teachers with any questions. Email addresses can be viewed on FOCUS, however it is always firstname_lastname@ccps.k12.fl.us. The National Honor Society tutors students in any subject Monday-Wednesday from 2:00-2:30pm in Room A100. You do not need to preregister. Just show up with the necessary materials. See your Spanish teacher or Mrs. Matthews for a list of Spanish tutors. Still having trouble? Contact Mrs. Matthews to schedule a parent-teacher conference. Conferences are held at 6:45am.
4. How is a semester grade calculated? Q1 grade(35%) + Q2 grade(35%) + Midterm exam (30%)= Semester Grade. Exception: math classes(see your syllabus). You earn two semester grades, one in December and the other in May. These are the only grades on your official transcript.
5. What is second-chance options? If you fail the first semester of a course and then earn at least a "C" for Q3, Q4 and the Final exam in addition to complying with the attendance policy, the first semester "F" will be changed to a "D." It is recommended that the student ask Mrs. Matthews to confirm that this change occured on the transcript.
