IRCS Guidance Department
Dee Bates

My name is Dee Bates, and I am the guidance counselor for middle and high school students at Indian Rocks.  I consider it a privilege to work with our students in lots of different ways to meet their academic, social, spiritual and emotional goals. 

With the help of a great administrative staff and faculty, I am committed to helping students become successful in all facets of their lives.  It is important to me that I get to know each of them and let them know how much I care about them.  I am especially passionate about assisting and counseling each IRCS high school student as they work toward acquiring acceptance to their college of choice.

It is my hope that you will find valuable information on this page as it pertains to a variety of topics such as SAT/ACT testing, four-year high school class planning and course tracks by grade.  The course description catalog contains curriculum and key concept outlines by department. 

If you need more information concerning guidance issues for your middle or high school student, feel free to email me at dee_bates@indianrocks.org.  You may also contact my assistant, Karen Gessner, at 727-596-4321.

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