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Guidance & Counseling
 
FISD Student Services
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Guidance & Counseling Department
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The Frisco ISD counselors are committed to a guidance program that is dynamic and which fosters the developmental foundations of all students. We believe in the dignity and worth of each individual and that all students can benefit from a preventive and developmental guidance program. Inherent in this process is the total involvement of school personnel, parents and the community.


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Mission Statement
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The mission of the Counseling and Guidance Department is to create and sustain effective comprehensive counseling and guidance programs and services which help students become lifelong learners and responsible productive citizens by promoting their personal growth and academic development.


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Purpose
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The purpose of the school guidance program is to promote and to enhance the learning process. School counselors work closely with administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to support the FISD mission and accomplish goals with focus on three strands of guidance:  academic success, college/career information, and personal/social development.


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Inside Guidance & Counseling
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Check it Out...

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TSCA Middle School

Counselor of the Year 2009

 

The Texas School Counselor Association has named Patrice Dunn, Frisco ISD Parental Support Coordinator, as the Middle School Counselor of the Year for 2009. She was selected from counselors across the state for her dedication and contribution to the counseling profession.

Congratulations

Patrice!

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Get Ready for the SAT®

with help from the Test Maker

As part of our ongoing commitment to prepare students for the SAT, Frisco ISD has partnered with the test maker to provide students with The Official SAT Online Course™ at no cost to the parent. It's the only online course with official practice tests just like the ones students will see on test day. The Official SAT Online Course features:

• Official practice tests & questions with answer

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• Interactive instruction

• Personalized score reports

• Sample essay questions with student responses

To participate in the program, students can pick up a student registration card from their counselor.

 

The Princeton Review

Offers ACT and SAT Prep Classes

Frisco Independent School District is excited to announce a partnership with The Princeton Review; as a Princeton Review Partner, ALL Frisco ISD students will receive a great discount off the SAT and ACT courses as well as the PSAT Clinics. These courses will run throughout the year and will be exclusive to Frisco ISD students. Please click the links below for more information:

 

House Bill 3

New Graduation Requirements

For more information regarding the new graduation requirements, please visit here or you may click here to see a side-by-side chart from the Texas Education Agency reflecting the new graduation requirement changes.

 

GO Center Sessions

at CTE Center

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This school year the CTE Center and TWU will host 2 late night Go Centers each month for students to stop by for help between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 PM.  The Go Center will be open the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month starting in September. See attachment for dates and times. Appointments are not needed it is a come and go as students and parents need/want. For more information on what the GO Center provides see attached.
 
 

Information for Home Schooled Students

Click here for Information regarding home school students living in the Frisco ISD attendance zone wishing to take a fee-based exam.

 
 
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Student Services

Sam Carter Service Center

12025 Rolater Road
Frisco, TX 75035

Phone: (469)633-6583
Fax: (469)633-6581


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Brenda Russell
Director of Guidance and Counseling

russellb@friscoisd.org

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Ann Stephens

Counseling Secretary

stephena@friscoisd.org

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Debbie Pool

District Testing Coordinator

District 504 Coordinator

poold@friscoisd.org

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Student Services Support Team

Glenda Boyer

Student Assistance Coordinator

boyerg@friscoisd.org

James Caldwell

Student Assistance Coordinator

caldwelj@friscoisd.org

Kent Cochran

Student Assistance Coordinator

cochrank@friscoisd.org

R. Patrice Dunn

Parental Support Coordinator

dunnr@friscoisd.org

Tom Palacios

Parental Support Coordinator

palaciost@friscoisd.org

 
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Event
Date
FISD Financial Aid Night 11/9
Daddy's Playbook/MNF 11/16
I Need a Parent, Not a Friend 11/18
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