MSD School Counseling/Guidance

 

Guidance Counselor Team

See bulletin above for Counselor Contact Information

Mrs. Richmond - 504 School Counselor Grades 9th-12th   

Ms. Oz - 9th and 10th Grade School Counselor - Last Names "A-K"

Ms. Marine - 9th and 10th Grade School Counselor - Last Names "L-Z"

Mr. Turmaine - 11th Grade School Counselor - Last Names "A-Z"

Mrs. Dearen - 12th Grade School Counselor - Last Names "A-Z"

Ms. Taylor - District Support

Mr. Randy Congdon- BRACE College & Career Advisor

Mrs. Melei-  School Counseling/Guidance Director 

 

Registration

Welcome to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School!

For the current school year, 2023-2024, the school counseling department has registrations Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

We look forward to welcoming you and your student to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 

Transcript Information

Request for Transcript and/or Records 

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR RECORDS

SENIORS ONLY – If you are applying to colleges via Common App, be sure to complete your FERPA authorization in Common App. Make sure you have submitted your application for admission (Common App and non-Common App schools) to the college or university before requesting any supporting documents, including transcripts for that school. Any questions on that process, contact Mr. Congdon in the Brace office.

Once you have completed the above:

1. Complete a Transcript Request Form (REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS).

2. Pay via the ESTORE. Transcript fee is $2.00 for in-state schools and $3.00 for out-of-state schools.

3. Bring your ESTORE payment receipt along with you completed Transcript Request Form, to Mrs. Ulfe in the Registrar’s Office in the Guidance Department.

If we are sending transcripts through Common App – It is a one-time fee of $2.00 for in-state schools and a one-time fee of $3.00 for out of state schools.

If we are sending transcripts through FASTER, mail, or need a transcript printed, there is a fee for each transcript, $2.00 in-state and $3.00 out of state.

If you wish to email your request to Mrs. Ulfe - your email must include the Transcript Request Form, proof of payment, and your ID all in one email.

 

STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 11:  to request a copy of your transcript for a scholarship, insurance, or your personal use:

1. Complete a Transcript Request Form (REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS).

2. Pay via the ESTORE. Transcript fee is $2.00 for in-state schools and $3.00 for out-of-state schools. There is a fee for each transcript printed.

3. Bring your ESTORE payment receipt along with your completed Transcript Request Form to Mrs. Ulfe in the Registrar’s Office in the Guidance Department.

If you wish to email your request to Mrs. Ulfe - your email must include the Transcript Request Form, proof of payment, and your ID all in one email.

Please allow 2 to 4 business days for the transcript to be generated. You will receive an email confirmation when the transcript is ready to be picked up.

 

FOR GRADUATES FROM 2017 to 2021

1. Complete a Transcript Request form (REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS)

2. Pay via the (ESTORE). Transcript fee is $2.00 for in-state schools and $3.00 for out-of-state schools. There is a fee for each transcript printed, mailed, and electronically sent.

3. Email the Transcript Request Form, proof of payment and your ID all in one email to andrea.ulfe@browardschools.com.

FOR GRADUATES 2016 and BEFORE

CONTACT BCPS RECORDS RETENTION at 754-321-3150. Website: https://www.browardschools.com/transcripts Email at: verifications@browardschools.com

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS must be in writing. We cannot accept phone calls or faxes. Please plan ahead. Due to the high volume, there is a turnaround time of 2-4 business days. This includes proof of student enrollment, graduation verification, immunizations, good student discount forms, social security forms or other government or agency forms.

Any questions, contact: Andrea Ulfe (Registrar) andrea.ulfe@browardschools.com

 

Dual Enrollment

 


Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for students to take courses at Broward College, UF, and/or FAU and therefore, earn college credit.

Requirements to dual enroll: unweighted GPA and college ready test scores (see below for each college's requirements)  

Broward College

Broward College's FALL 2024 TERM Deadline is April 19, 2024

Website to Broward College: 

https://www.broward.edu/academics/dual-enrollment/students.html#nav-tabs-student-info-newstudents

Updated Application: New Application Guide to Apply Online.pdf 

 

Where to Begin?

The documents below will guide you step-by-step to help you sign up for Dual Enrollment or Early Admission: 

Checklist - Signing Up Steps - Fall

Video Tutorial - Guide Steps

Accessing Student ACCUPLACER Scores

If you have an ACT or SAT score, you can use that to qualify for dual enrollment.

If you have NO TEST SCORES, students can sign up anytime to take the ACCUPLACER exam to be eligible for dual enrollment. Go to:

Remote Testing: https://www.broward.edu/academics/dual-enrollment/common-placement-testing.html

In-Person Testing: www.broward.edu/testing.

 **First time taking the ACCUPLACER, online/remote testing, there will be a fee of $11.50.

**First time taking the ACCUPLACER, in-person testing with an appointment, there is no fee. 

Remote/Online Testing: Once you sign up to take the ACCUPLACER exam, it usually takes Broward College 5-7 business days to email you with the testing voucher. You will need this testing voucher email to sign up for the date and time when you will take the ACCUPLACER exam. Please check your SPAM folder and your PERSONAL EMAIL for this email. 

B) *If you have passed all 3 sections of the ACCUPLACER, then you need to complete Broward College's Dynamic Form

*If you have not passed all 3 sections of the ACCUPLACER, you will need to PAY (Remote=$43.50/In-Person=$33.50) and RETEST until you meet the required scores on all 3 sections.

 

Broward College Dual Enrollment: 

  • Opportunity for 9th- 12th graders

  • Offers sessions for the Fall, Spring, and Summer Term

  • Student must submit, online, a new dual enrollment recommendation form for EVERY term the student is interested in taking dual enrollment. 
  • It is the student's responsibility to check out MSD's school counseling CANVAS page, student's email, and listen to announcements regarding deadlines for paperwork. 
  • Student must have BOTH of the following to be eligible:

    • 1) Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

    • 2) College Ready Test Scores (1 out of the 4)

        • PERT

        • SAT/ACT

        • ACCUPLACER

TESTING - ACCUPLACER - RESOURCES

Examity Automated Test Taker Guide

Info Sheet ACCUPLACER Next Generation NG

Quick Guide For Students - Steps for Automated Proctoring

Technical Success Guide for Test Takers.pdf

***Practice Questions for ACCUPLACER: 

Accuplacer Sample Questions for Students

College Board ACCUPLACER Practice 

College Board ACCUPLACER Practice 2

Broward College ACCUPLACER Info Page

BC COURSES RESOURCES: 

Broward College Dual Enrollment Approved Course List 

Frequently Taken Courses

2019 2020 Associate Degree General Education Sheet

 

Broward College's Dual Enrollment Presentation: 

https://broward-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/hNnVmS3kF6Zqv3ahKzb2TFDabOBEFHme66E_KxZ1_DxxpADumSTdk1VgKtmPVYvz.d3XiOmVwYAoV29PQ

Broward College's Achieving Success in DE: watch presentation from Broward College on how to be successful in your BC class- link and PowerPoint presentation are below: 

https://broward-edu.zoom.us/rec/play/GWUOMq-mvENINWV3fIHqUDYAAWo6YtA2ZM02KzXH-VCtunoEzRjEFmE_GZe8AXxTLV3Jf3ws3BMNlpmr.inTtfam24ajo0EO- 

**Achieving Success in DE - Final Presentation.pdf

University of Florida

  • Fall 2024 Dual Enrollment Deadline is 

    April 12th, 2024

  • Opportunity for 11th & 12th graders ONLY

  • Offers sessions for the Fall and Spring Term

  • Classes are only offered in an ONLINE setting 

  • It is the student's responsibility to look on UF's dual enrollment website to see when UF's deadlines are. 
  • Student must have BOTH of the following to be eligible:

    • 1) Unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher

    • 2) College Ready Test Scores (1 out of the 3)  

        • SAT – with a 1100 composite score

        • ACT – with a 22 composite score

        • PSAT – with a 1130 composite score

  •  For more information, student can go to UF's dual enrollment site https://dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu/

  • UF DE Flyer Fall 2022

Florida Atlantic University 

  • Opportunity for 9th- 12th graders

  • Offers sessions for the Fall and Spring Term

  • It is the student's responsibility to look on FAU's dual enrollment website to see when FAU's deadlines are. 
  • Student must have BOTH of the following to be eligible:

    • 1) Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

    • 2) College Ready Test Scores (1 out of the 4)

        • PERT

        • ACCUPLACER 
        • SAT/ACT

  • For more information, student can go to FAU's dual enrollment site: https://www.fau.edu/registrar/dual-enrollment/

Resources/Tutoring/National Honor Society

Resources:

Life Skills and Wellness Resources for Students, Parents, & Caregivers: 

  • Eagles Haven   https://www.eagleshaven.org/                                                
  • First Call for Help: 2-1-1
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741
  • 988
  • Safer Watch
  • Security Tips

RethinkEd:

Learn About RethinkEd

Broward County Public Schools and RethinkEd have partnered to provide you access to additional resources to support your child’s learning via an online Life Skills and Wellness (LSW) program for all students.

What Will I have Access To?

Your login will allow you to access the following features:

  • Access on-demand videos presented by experts in the field developed to support your own well-being.
  • Strategies and printable resources to help your child develop skills and set positive goals and make responsible decisions.
  • Your child will have access to engaging video and activities that provide opportunities to develop decision-making skills, identify and manage their emotions, feel and show empathy toward others, and communicate well with others.

 

 

 

 

 

Tutoring:

There are numerous opportunities for additional tutoring help at MSD. Please see the flyer for dates/times: Tutoring

 

National Honor Society:

Please see the link below for information about eligibility for National Honor Society (NHS)

National Honor Society Membership Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Service Hours 

Service Hours

Attention Seniors! If you are interested in earning a silver cord for graduation, you must have at least 250 community service hours turned in and recorded in our system by Friday, February 23rd, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. 

 

 

*9th and 10th Graders will turn in their service hour log and approval form to Ms. Melei in guidance. Students can turn in hours before or after school.

*11th and 12th Graders will turn in their service hour log and approval form to Mr. Turmaine in guidance. Students can turn in hours before or after school.

Service Hours Graduation Requirement:

  • 40 community service hours are needed to graduate
  • 75 community service hours for the Florida Medallion Scholars Program (Bright Futures Scholarship) - This is 1 of 3 requirements to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarship.
  • 100 community service hours for the Florida Academic Scholars Program (Bright Futures Scholarship) - This is 1 of 3 requirements to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarship.
  • 100 Employment/Work hours for ANY Bright Futures Scholarship. This is 1 of 3 requirements to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarship. 
  • 250 community service hours minimum for a Silver Cord.

Community Service Approval and Log Forms:

  • Any student who wishes to earn a standard high school diploma must meet the graduation requirement of 40 documented service hours. 

  • Students should not just go to a site and work for hours. 

  • Location/Organization must be NONPROFIT Organization.

  • The service site or organization must be approved and specific paperwork must be submitted.  Not all projects undertaken by school clubs and organizations count for service hours and could be rejected.

  • It is recommended that students speak with the program coordinator, Ms. Melei or Mr. Turmaine, for approval of community sites/organization and service hour forms BEFORE completing the hours.

  • The approval form must be turned in when a student is performing service that is not part of a school sponsored organization. Anything outside of school, must have the approval form submitted. 
  • The log form must be turned in to show hours completed. 

For More Information: 

https://www.browardschools.com/servicelearning

Guidelines

***Opportunity for Service Hours, please go to:

https://www.handsonbroward.org/     

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

Service Hours Approval Form

Service Hours Log Form

Employment/Work Log Form for Bright Futures 

Course Cards & Course Descriptions

Course Card Video for 2024-2025:

 

AICE Cambridge Application for Incoming 10th graders

TA Application

Senior Privilege Application

 

Course Cards for 2024-2025

Grade 9 Course Card 2024-2025

Grade 10 Course Card 2024-2025

Grade 11 Course Card 2024-2025

Grade 12 Course Card 2024-2025

Course Cards for 2023-2024:

Grade 9 Course Card 2023-2024

Grade 10 Course Card for 2023-2024

Grade 11 Course Card for 2023-2024

Grade 12 Course Card for 2023-2024

 

AICE Program Information: 

Cambridge One Pager

Pre-Requisites at MSD for AICE Cambridge

MSD Planning Guide

Incoming 9th Grader: Want to be in Leadership? Fill out the application below:

https://forms.office.com/r/ADLWy5YC78

Incoming 9th Grader: Want to take Culinary 1? Fill out the application below by February 20th:

https://forms.office.com/r/2NkCEsqLjY

 

AICE English General Paper

Want more information on AICE English General Paper and it compared to English honors, please see the flyer here:  Cambridge AICE General Paper

 

Dual Enrollment Math at MSD - MAC 1105 & MAC 1140

For more information on Broward College's College Algebra (MAC 1105) and Precalculus Algebra (MAC 1140), please see the link here: https://browardschools.instructuremedia.com/embed/bfc76917-46bf-4706-adb7-e9a8eae32a50

 

Want to learn more about electives? Check out the documents below to see some amazing videos and course descriptions about our elective programs. 

Academy of Finance 

Advanced IT vs Foundations of Programming

Botany Class 

Creative Writing

Course Descriptions

Hospitality

JROTC

Latinos in Action

MSD Drama

MSD Electives

World Language Courses

World Language

 

Incoming 9th Grade Electives Video:

 

College and Career - BRACE

Mr. Randy Congdon- BRACE Advisor

randy.congdon@browardschools.com

The Broward Advisors for Continuing Education (BRACE) Program is unique to the Broward County Public School System. BRACE provides students with information on post-secondary options, such as college, university, technical school, and military service as well as information on scholarships, college admission testing, financial aid, and the college application process.  Our school district has created a canvas page for all high school students in Broward county to view. It is another great resource for information.

ALL GRADES -To access the district canvas page go to:  High School College and Career Readiness (HS-CCR)

11th and 12th GRADERS- To access our MSD College and Career Canvas page go to: MSD College and Career BRACE 

Xello is the District's NEW College & Career Platform!

All students can access Xello on the Clever Single Sign on. The tile is below (be sure to favorite it!)

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Xello Family for Parent-Guardian (1)-1.pdf

Xello Student Intro & Lessons-Activities-1.pdf

 

ACT/SAT/Advanced Placement 

All juniors and seniors planning to attend college should take the ACT and/or SAT Exam. Students can retake these exams as many times as they wish until they are satisfied with their score. Registration is offered online. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. Students on free and reduced lunch can qualify for a fee waiver on ACT and SAT. Please reach out to Mr. Congdon for your waiver form. 

Register for ACT or SAT: 

1) SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register?excmpid=VT-00053 

2) ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html 

STONEMAN DOUGLAS WILL BE OFFERING FREE SAT/ACT PREP FOR OUR STUDENTS. FLYER ON DATES HERE: Saturday Flyer SY24 Spring


 

ACT AND SAT DATES:

SAT DATES 23-24: 

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ACT DATES 23-24: 

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ACT

The website to register for the exam or to request your test scores to be forward to a college or university is ACT. org.  You can also use the website to find all related information on the exam and FREE practice programs. 

ACT.org Website-  ACT 

 

College Board Opportunity Scholarships:

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships guide you through the college planning process and offer you a chance to earn money for college for each action you complete. The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you’ll have to earn. It doesn’t require an essay or an application, and it doesn’t have a minimum GPA or test score requirement. Scholarships can be used at two- and four-year colleges. Go to cb.org/opportunityto sign up and take action to be eligible for scholarships that range from $500 to 40,000. 

SAT.org Website- SAT 

Presentations

 

Public Domain This course content is offered under a Public Domain license. Content in this course can be considered under this license unless otherwise noted.