School Counseling Updates
Personal-Social, Academic, and College and Career Counseling
H. B. Plant High School Counselors
It's Time to Plan Courses for Next Year
Course Selection Dates
- November 16-Dec 1: Plan your courses (core classes AND electives)
- November 28-30: Course selection presentations in English classes (linked below)
- November 28-December 1: Students can have discussions with their teachers regarding course recommendations
- December 1-"Recommendation Day": Students receive the official course selection form during homeroom. Teachers will provide recommendations for core classes and all other courses requiring a recommendation. Students will write their electives on the form making sure to fill all the spaces, just in case they don't get their top choices. The form will be turned in 8th period, but students will keep a copy to take home and share with parents.
- December 6th or 8th: Parent coffee information sessions (sign-ups below)
- December 12-16: Counselors hold individual meetings with juniors
- January 17-20: Counselors hold individual meetings with sophomores
- January 23-27: Counselors hold individual meetings with freshmen
Course Selection Steps & Opportunities to UPDATE/CHANGE Your Course List
- Plan courses from now to December 1st. Consult teachers, parents, friends, counselors.
- Receive the course selection form Thursday, December 1st during Homeroom
- Get core recommendations on December 1st. Teachers will initial the forms. Students will write their electives on the form making sure to fill all the spaces, just in case they don't get their top choices.
- Turn in the form during 8th period on December 1st. Keep a copy to take home to parents.
- You CAN update your courses list during your 1-on-1 meeting with your counselor.
- You CAN update your courses any time during the spring up until April. In April, students will receive a copy of their course list. April 15 will be the deadline to make changes for courses for next year.
Parent Presentations--Space is Limited so Reserve Your Spot NOW
Counselors will share course selection information and what your student can be doing now to prepare for next year and for college admissions. Information about PSAT scores and test prep will also be shared. Two options are available, choose 1. The same information will be shared at each meeting. We are hoping to take/share a video recording for parents who cannot attend. The DISTRICT recently pushed our timeline up by 1 month. Therefore, these dates had to be quickly planned and why the parent meetings are taking place after recommendation day.
1. Tuesday, December 6th
- Time: 9:20AM-10:20AM
- Location: Media Center
- Sign up: https://PlantInfoSession1.eventbrite.com
- When you arrive at Plant, sign in at the main office then report to the media center
2. Thursday, December 8th-Freshman Parent Meeting
- Time: 9:20AM-10:00AM
- Location: Media Center
- Sign up: https://PlantInfoSession2.eventbrite.com
- When you arrive at Plant, sign in at the main office then report to the media center
Individual Meetings with Students
Individual Meetings with Parents
Ms. Wolford, last names A-Cl jamie.wolford@hcps.net
Ms. Poirier, last names Cm-Goo lisa.poirier@hcps.net
Ms. Dicus, last names Gop-Le (schedule meetings through the student's canvas account)
Mr. Sullivan, last names Lea-Oj williamd.sullivan@hcps.net
Ms. Castellano, last names Ok-Sk allison.castellano@hcps.net
Ms. Litwak, last names Sl-Z randi.litwak@hcps.net
Get started with the O*Net Interest Profiler
Having an awareness of a career path can help us assist you with academic and college planning. Students can take the O*Net Interest Profiler assessment and explore careers. The O*Net Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the World of Work. Think of your interests as work you like to do. Your interests can help you find careers you might like to explore.
Get started here: https://tinyurl.com/phscareerfinder
Start Exploring Colleges
*Students/parents can send the counselor a Canvas message to reset your Naviance password OR to get access to Naviance.
PSAT Scores Available in December
Students can get 2022 PSAT/NMSQT scores starting December 6th. Find out how your PSAT/NMSQT scores are calculated and what those scores mean at the parent coffee session or at the links below.
Tutoring Resources
Free Tutoring Options
ELP at Plant. ELP stands for extended learning program and allows schools to provide tutoring/support to students beyond school hours. See the tutoring options HERE.
Paid Private Tutoring
1. Disciplined Minds Tutoring
2. Armstrong Tutoring
3. Mathnasium Tutoring
4. Huntington Learning Center
Beta Tutoring
The Beta Honor Society tutoring program is offering different tutoring options for students. Beta students are eager to strengthen the foundations of their peers in all academic areas. Visit their website to schedule tutoring for your student at https://www.phsbetahonortutoring.com/.
Profferfish Resources
Your School Counselors
Website: http://planthighguidance.weebly.com
Location: 2415 S. Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-272-3033