Hey students! Your current high school transcript has been uploaded to GA College 411. CLICK HERE to visit the site.
SENIORS:
You are now able to send your transcript which will include 1st semester grades electronically via this site to colleges in Georgia. For any senior who has had a grade change on their transcript, the correct grade will NOT be reflected on the GaCollege411 transcript. If this situation applies to you, you're advised to send your paper transcript which will be updated with the current and correct grade. Paper transcripts are available from the counseling office for a change of $2 per copy.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Financial Aid Application Info
Money…money…money…the application process:
A. If your family wants to be considered for HOPE as well as other state and federal financial aid programs, you and your parent are required to complete the FAFSA Form (Free Application for Student Aid). Be sure to put the schools to which you are applying on this form. The FAFSA form is available on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once this is complete, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). This report will contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC will be used to determine you federal student aid eligibility and will be sent to all schools you listed on your FAFSA. Each school will send you an award letter; detailing the forms of financial aid you have been awarded.
B. If your family does not feel they would be eligible for federal student aid and do not want to be considered for other financial aid programs, you can apply for the HOPE scholarship by completed the E-HOPE Application. This form is available on in the Internet at www.gacollege411.org. DHS does not provide these forms.
C. If you plan on attending a private school in Georgia, make sure you complete the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) form available at www.gacollege411.org. The TEG is worth over $1000, in addition to HOPE funds. Only for private schools.
D. All students must have their correct social security number and legal name on file at DHS in order to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. You can check your HOPE status at www.gacollege411.org.
A. If your family wants to be considered for HOPE as well as other state and federal financial aid programs, you and your parent are required to complete the FAFSA Form (Free Application for Student Aid). Be sure to put the schools to which you are applying on this form. The FAFSA form is available on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once this is complete, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). This report will contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC will be used to determine you federal student aid eligibility and will be sent to all schools you listed on your FAFSA. Each school will send you an award letter; detailing the forms of financial aid you have been awarded.
B. If your family does not feel they would be eligible for federal student aid and do not want to be considered for other financial aid programs, you can apply for the HOPE scholarship by completed the E-HOPE Application. This form is available on in the Internet at www.gacollege411.org. DHS does not provide these forms.
C. If you plan on attending a private school in Georgia, make sure you complete the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) form available at www.gacollege411.org. The TEG is worth over $1000, in addition to HOPE funds. Only for private schools.
D. All students must have their correct social security number and legal name on file at DHS in order to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. You can check your HOPE status at www.gacollege411.org.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
CISCO Dual Enrollment Program
Are you a current sophomore or junior? Are you interested in participating in a dual enrollment program next year through Gwinnett Technical College? If so please CLICK HERE to read about the program. There is an Open House night coming up this Thursday night, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the 700 building at Gwinnett Technical College.
January College Fairs
Hey Seniors! Are you still not sure where you want to go to college? There are two college fairs this month to help you in these final months as a high school student determine what the next step in your life is going to be.
Hispanic College Fair @ Gwinnett Place Mall
Saturday, January 23, 2010
12 pm - 4pm
This is a free event with music, giveaways and on-stage activities that will inform and entertain the audience. Colleges will be able to directly touch potential applicants one-on-one and directly discuss the benefits of attending their college or university!
NACAC College Fair @ Georgia International Convention Center
Sunday, January 24, 2010
12pm - 4pm
Please CLICK HERE for the website to get more information.
Hispanic College Fair @ Gwinnett Place Mall
Saturday, January 23, 2010
12 pm - 4pm
This is a free event with music, giveaways and on-stage activities that will inform and entertain the audience. Colleges will be able to directly touch potential applicants one-on-one and directly discuss the benefits of attending their college or university!
NACAC College Fair @ Georgia International Convention Center
Sunday, January 24, 2010
12pm - 4pm
Please CLICK HERE for the website to get more information.
DHS January College Visits
Hey Wildcats! Mrs. Strickland is setting up times for college representatives to come visit DHS and meet with students who are interested in applying to their school. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions in the Depot (located in the Counseling Office, 300 building) please see Mrs. Strickland to get a pass. If the college rep is going to be in the lunchroom there is no pass required.
Gordon College Jan 21 10:15 Lunchroom
Liberty University Jan 28 8:15 Depot
Gordon College Jan 21 10:15 Lunchroom
Liberty University Jan 28 8:15 Depot
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Just a few of Duluth's Super Seniors
DHS students posing for the Wildcat Watch newsletter. Congrats to the students pictured above for being recognized for one of the following: National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student, National Achievement Semifinalist or Outstanding Participant, or Emory Scholar. Please see the upcoming Wildcat Watch newsletter for more info.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Preliminary HOPE Eligibility
SENIORS,
In order for you to recieve the HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant, your Social Security Number must be marked in our computer database before the last day of the first semester. If your SSN is not currently on file with the school, please bring in your card or a copy to Ms. Ramsey in the Curriculum office (500 building) as soon as possible. You will not be eligible for the Hope Scholarship or Hope Grant if you do not have your social security number entered in student data information in the school computer system.
In order for you to recieve the HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant, your Social Security Number must be marked in our computer database before the last day of the first semester. If your SSN is not currently on file with the school, please bring in your card or a copy to Ms. Ramsey in the Curriculum office (500 building) as soon as possible. You will not be eligible for the Hope Scholarship or Hope Grant if you do not have your social security number entered in student data information in the school computer system.
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