FOFCAI Guidance Office
The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.
Abraham Lincoln
High school can seem confusing, but, once a basic plan has been laid out and a course charted with the goals of the parents and students as the guides, it becomes manageable. From a student whose goal is a real high school diploma to someone yearning for that “ivy league” school (and the scholarships to pay for it), we are here to help you every step of the way. The High School Handbook is key to information on what credit areas are required for graduation. It also contains an overview of the additional requirements for Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship.
If the student has already earned some high school credits, the first step is to obtain a copy of his/her transcript. Then, meeting with the guidance counselor will produce an exact plan of courses required for graduation. If the student has been homeschooled through the county, you will need a detailed list of curriculum used, grades, and an end-of-year evaluation so we can determine what credits the student may have earned. Additional fees may apply for FOFCAI to certify those credits.
The Guidance Office is open on Monday and Tuesday form 10 to 4 throughout the school year. Additional days and times including evening appointments are available both in person at the Lakeland office and via a Zoom Video Conference. The schools summer break is the last week of June and the first week of July. To allow the proper amount of time to plan for the comming year, its best to call or email and schedule an appointment.