- Lake Shore Middle
- ESOL Department
- ESOL School Counseling
ESOL Guidance
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Welcome Pupils, Parents, and Peers!
Lake Shore Middle School and the E.S.O.L. Counseling Department is "racing to the top!" I am incredibly honored to work with the most Excellent, Spectacular, Outstanding Learners (E.S.O.L.) on campus. I hope this website will prove a resourceful tool, but please feel free to contact me, if necessary.
Sincerely, Mrs. Silva
We are a Beacon of Excellence Racing to the Top!Office Location: Building 4, Room 4-112E
Office Telephone Number: 561-829-1140
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Take Time for Yourself
Each day can bring a lot of demands on us, like getting homework done, watching siblings, doing chores, etc. These pressures can cause a lot of stress. A way to combat this stress is by finding a means of temporary escape. Below you will find some suggested ways to relax.
Take a Virtual Field Trip
Not everyone has the time or means to travel the world. With today's technology, though, we can now travel and visit some amazing places. Below you will find some amazing sites that you can explore virtually and look at them as if you were actually there.
- The Famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France - https://www.youvisit.com/tour/louvremuseum
- The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtually - https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/
- SeaWorld - https://www.visitorlando.com/en/things-to-do/virtual-tours/seaworld-orlando
- Georgia Aquarium - https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/
- The Magical World of Disney - https://www.visitorlando.com/en/things-to-do/virtual-tours/walt-disney-world-resort
Listen to Music 
Listening to music has many health benefits:
- Music increases happiness.
- Music decreases stress while increasing overall health.
- Music improves sleep.
- Music reduces depression.
- Music strengthens learning and memory
You can find music in a variety of places:
- Music channels on the TV
- Radio
- YouTube
- Pandora
- Spotify
Always remember to keep up with your responsibilities, but also remember to relax and have fun!
Take care,
Mr. Estrada, Ms. Estrella, Mr. Louis and Mrs. Silva - The Famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France - https://www.youvisit.com/tour/louvremuseum
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School Counseling
The Lake Shore Middle School ESOL Guidance Counselor offers a variety of counseling sessions depending on the needs of the student or students. The following is a list of what is available and a brief description to better enable the student and counselor to decide what is best for the circumstances.
Consultation
A consultation takes place between the school counselor and teachers, parents, students, administrators, and community helpers. The school counselor or consultant helps the consultees talk about problems, concerns, or difficult situations they are having with another party.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling involves personal interaction between the school counselor and a student when just the two of them are working together on a problem or topic of interest. It is one-on-one.
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling involves a school counselor working with two or more students simultaneously. This provides group members an opportunity to explore ideas, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to one person or to all group participants.
Large Group Counseling
Large group counseling usually takes place in a classroom setting and consists of a meeting of 15 or more students. Cooperative learning methods are used in which students work together in small groups and with the total group.
Source: Myrick, R.D., (2011). Developmental guidance and counseling: A practical approach. (5th edition). Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.
For an Appointment
Please call 561-829-1140 (Office Telephone Number) or email Maria Silva
Other Helpful Resources
Parent's Guide to Helping Children Cope with Test Anxiety
Understanding the Concerns of Parents of Students with Disabilities
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Looking to the Future
As middle school students get ready to move from middle school to high school there are a few preparations that should be considered.
Community Service
District students are required to obtain a minimum of 20 community service hours to graduate from high school. Students must complete community service hours upon successful completion of Grade 8 by high school graduation. This is also a requirement for many scholarships (e.g., Bright Futures) and college entrance programs.
The purpose of community service is for students to engage in activities that help them develop an appreciation for the concept of service to the school or community.
The following guidelines must be followed:- Community service is defined as non-paid volunteer work with a non-profit agency.
- Students may begin accumulating service hours as early as the summer prior to entry into Grade 9.
- Service should benefit the community at large. Working solely for an individual will NOT be accepted as community service.
- Hours must be documented in writing, either on a common community service log (generated by the school) or on letterhead from the organization being served.
- Parent notification of the community service requirement is necessary.
- Students who do not have access to community service opportunities must be provided opportunities on the school campus. It is the student's responsibility to alert the School Counseling Department.
- Time spent organizing and collecting canned goods, clothing, or book drives for a community in need qualifies as community service.
- Service on behalf of a candidate for public office qualifies for community service.
The following are examples that would NOT qualify as community service:
- Rehearsal time for participation in fine arts or a performing arts program.
- Practice time for sports and/or band.
- Club meetings to organize community service activities.
- Donating canned goods or items.
Dual Enrollment
What is dual enrollment? Dual enrollment allows students to take postsecondary classes for college credit while still in high school. For more information to help one decide if this is right for them, please see the following websites for more information.
The Pros and Cons of Dual Enrollment
How to Qualify for Dual Enrollment in Florida
How to Decide between Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Classes
Scholarships
What is a scholarship? It is the awarding of finance to support education based on merit or financial need.
Where can one find information on scholarships available? The following are just a few of the many sites available.
Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs
Fastweb is a website that helps one search out a variety of scholarships and grants. It also provides information on how to apply for financial aid.
Other Helpful Links
School Attendance a Key to Success
