WELCOME TO THE PSHS GUIDANCE PAGE....
The mission of the Guidance Department at Poplar Springs High School is to support the academic, emotional, social, personal and college/career growth of all students. The counselor helps each student understand and fulfill his/her potential for being a skillful learner and responsible, productive member of our school and community. Feel free to explore the links below for information to help further the completion of your goals.
Contact the Counselor:
Mrs. Alice Simmons
(850) 263-6260
Graduation Requirements
- Graduation Requirements for Florida's Statewide Assessments.pdf (546.3 KBs)
- Standard Requirements Diploma.pdf (230.6 KBs)
Scholarships
Scholarship Applications
New Scholarship Applications will be added to the Guidance Webpage throughout the year as they become available. The majority of local applications become available each April. Please check back frequently or as often as you are prompted through "Remind" to access new applications. Students and parents who are unable to print the application forms may obtain a hard copy from the kiosk just outside the guidance office at PSHS.
Please read the information carefully and follow the specific directions for each scholarship (or list of scholarships). The scholarships have different criteria and varying application deadlines.
Better Business Bureau Student Ethics Scholarship (deadline March 15, 2021)
BBB Student Ethics Scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors who have shown a commitment to ethical behavior and personal integrity. The guidelines, criteria, and application can be found at - www.bbb.org/nwfl/torchaward
PB & J Scholarship (deadline - May 31, 2021)
Holmes County Cattlemen's Scholarship (Deadline - April 1, 2021)
Scholarships from Various Sources
Chipola College Foundation Scholarships
Brooks Law Group Scholarship (Deadline - May 7, 2021)
Go to this site www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/ for information about the scholarship and the essay topic.
First Place Winner - $1000 Second Place Winner - $250
Joe Bill Galloway Memorial Scholarship (Due 05/03/2021)
Charles 'Glen' Bottoms Memorial Scholarship (Due May 1, 2021)
Kiwanis Club Scholarships (Due May 4, 2021)
TWO scholarships - $1,000 for Chipola and $500 for Florida Panhandle Technical College. Applications for both are available on the kiosk outside the guidance office. Local scholarship for a local student!
"No Sweat" Scholarship (Deadline - March 31, 2021)
Holmes County Farm Bureau Youth Scholarship (Deadline - April 16, 2021)
Chipola College Foundation Scholarships (Due dates vary)
Graceville Lions Club Academic Award (Due May 1, 2021)
Holmes County Republican Executive Committee Ronald Reagan Scholarship (Due April 8, 2021)
Community South Scholarship Program (Due May 7, 2021)
$1,000 award. No paper applications accepted. Apply at https://www.communitysouth.net/promotions/about/community/scholarship-program
Upload portal at bottom of page under "Application Process"
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship (Due May 7, 2021)
Florida Peanut Producers Association Scholarship (Due July 1, 2021)
ACADEMIC / SOCIAL/ EMOTIONAL GROWTH
- Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety - Reducing Test Anxiety- Tips for Parents.pdf (52.0 KBs)
- 2018-2019 Student Progression Plan - student-progression-plan-1819.pdf (681.6 KBs)