Welcome to the Gamble Rogers Counseling Website!
School Counselors'
Ms. Kelly
6th grade thru 8th grade last name M-Z
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904.547.8699
Mr. Canoura
6th grade thru 8th grade last name A-L
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904.547.8701
Computer Operator, Ms. Greve/Attendance
Guidance Secretary, Ms. Hairston
Fax records request to: 904.547.8715
Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents
Registration Timeline
https://cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us/timeline
Application submission deadline for students currently enrolled in a St. Johns County public school: January 31, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Timeline
Nov. 1- Dec. 13 Dec. 6 | Middle School Blitz held at each Middle School Gamble Rogers Middle School Blitz |
| December 13 | High School Showcase Event 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. (World Golf Village Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092) |
| January 4 | Online Application OPENS 8:00 a.m. for newly applying 5th, 8th and 9th grade students. |
| January 16-25 | Academy Nights (see schedule below) |
January 24 January 27 | St. Johns County Center for the Arts AUDITIONS at St. Augustine High School. Murray Middle School Arts auditions will be held at Murray Middle School and please bring your printed audition form. |
| January 31 | Registration Deadline – Online – Registration will be closed at 5:00 p.m. |
| February 6 | Last day for late applications |
| July 1 | All out of zone placement decisions will be finalized |
High School Showcase
All parents and students are invited to attend the annual High School Showcase on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. This year’s event will be held at World Golf Village Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Learn about the high school Programs of Interest and meet representatives from each high school.
Academy Nights
Each high school will host an informational 2024 Academy Night. All parents with a student interested in attending one of the academies should make plans to attend these events. Each Academy Night will begin at 6:00 p.m.
| 1/25/2024 | Allen D. Nease High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/22/2024 | Bartram Trail High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/23/2024 | Beachside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/18/2024 | Creekside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/17/2024 | Pedro Menendez High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/17/2024 | Ponte Vedra High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/16/2024 | St. Johns Technical High School | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| 1/16/2024 | St. Augustine High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/24/2024 | Tocoi Creek High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
Any SJCSD resident who is moving a student from home school, virtual school or private school may apply for an academy by pre-registering for school online at the SJCSD website and selecting to also apply for a Program of Interest. All pre-registrations need to be completed online by the end of the school day January 31, 2024.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Career & Technical Education Department at (904) 547-4870.
Important links for 8th students and parents
♦ https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/8th-grade-career-exploration/
The Role of a School Counselor
Academic Advisement
Individual and Small group Counseling
Coordination for outside referrals
Crisis Intervention
High School Planning, Career Research/Awareness
Care Connect
https://www.stjohnscareconnect.com/services/
Department of Children and Families (DCF) 
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline/
The Guidance and Counseling Program at Gamble Rogers Middle School seeks to positively impact the lives of our students by partnering with parents, community, faculty and staff. Our mission is to support all students with acquiring the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to become effective students, responsible and positive citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners.