Guidance and College Planning

The Guidance Department at Father Lopez Catholic High School offers services to assist students with issues that may arise during their four years of high school.

All counselors have earned a Master’s or beyond. Students may see their guidance counselor for: academic counseling, scheduling, college counseling, mental health counseling, and career guidance.

Contacts:

Director of Counseling & Student Wellness

Dr. Maria Georgo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH 21123

[email protected]

Guidance and College Planning

Kim Batley

[email protected]

Guidance Counselor & ESE Coordinator

Blair Hopkins

[email protected]

Father Lopez College Planning Website

Important Websites for Students and Parents:

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements must be completed while enrolled at FLHS. Requirements include the following:

Theology 4 credits
English 4 credits
Math (Algebra, 1, Geometry +2 above) 4 credits
Science (Biology and Chemistry) 3 credits
World History 1 credit
American History 1 credit
American Government .5 credit
Economics .5 credit
Foreign Language 2 credits
Performing, Fine or Practical Arts 1 credit
Personal Fitness .5 credit
PE Elective .5 credit
Personal Finance .5 credit (starting with the class of 2027)
Elective Courses 4.5-5.5 credits

Total: 28 Full Credits

Along with 100 hours of Community Service

A student who transfers to Father Lopez from another school in which Theology was not taught must earn credit in Theology for every semester in attendance at Father Lopez.

Florida Virtual School

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an accredited online learning school. Students must register at www.flvs.net. The cost of a FLVS course is $375.00 per segment for any student receiving a state funded scholarship.

Students may take one of the following as pass/fail on FLVS:

Drivers Ed
HOPE/PE or any Physical Education course

This does not apply to students in the Class of 2028 and beyond.

If you want to utilize the pass/fail option, you must complete the pass/fail form with your guidance counselor prior to starting the class. Any other course taken through FLVS must be taken for credit. This option will no longer be available beginning with the class of 2028.

Scheduling

Returning students will meet with a guidance counselor to select their courses for the next school year. Though our master schedule is designed each year based on student needs and requests, at times an irresolvable conflict may occur. Please review the Course Catalog under the Academics tab.

Students are encouraged to make careful decision when placing their course requests. Schedule changes are limited and are completed on a necessary basis. Changes may occur if classes are duplicated or previous taken, if a course level is deemed too high or low for a student, based on the instructor. Schedule changes are only possible if there is space available in the newly requested course. Students who use the parent override must have administrative approval for a course change.

College Check List

Have you:

Finalized your ACT/SAT Scores
Determined your "dream schools", "target schools" and "safe schools"
Visited Colleges
Obtained and filled out college applications

You can find these under the admission or undergraduate tabs on the college or university webpages
Common App

What is it? A college application that allows you to choose multiple schools to apply for by using one application. Not all schools use the common app.
View the Common App Here

Bright Futures App Here
Prepared your resume

Brief yet thorough
One page only
Provide valid and reliable contact information (name, address, email, phone number)

Written the requested essay
Compiled an Activities Page
Ask teachers for letters of recommendation

Please allow for 10-14 days for letters to be written
Must request through SCOIR
Provide whomever is writing information about you. Your resume, activities page

Request transcripts to be sent on SCOIR
Gather all paperwork and mail
Applied for additional scholarships
Completed your FAFSA

Guidance Office Information

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