Friday, February 12, 2010

Joint Enrollment Information

Hey Juniors!!! Do you know what Joint Enrollment is? What about the ACCEL porgram? Well, they are the same thing and allow you to begin earning college credit during your senior year in high school using HOPE scholarship money to pay for it. If you are interested in learning more about this program please check out the power point below.
CLICK HERE for the power point presentation.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FAFSA Help

SENIORS AND Parents,

The Georgia Perimeter College is hosting two parent and student sessions on how to fill out and submit the FAFSA (Free Aplication for Student Aid) form. For each session you will need to bring with you your Social Seurity card, Driver's License, and 2009 tax return. If you would like more information, please call the GCPS financial aid offices at the numbers listed below.

Decatur Campus 678-891-2510
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3-6 pm Building SA Room 3110
Dunwoody Campus 770-274-5290
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5-7 pm

Friday, February 5, 2010

Summer Opportunities

HEY WILDCATS!!! Are you interested in participating in summer programs through local colleges or volunteer organizations? If so, please check back regularly for updated info on opportunities or come by and visit Mrs. Strickland in the Depot (located in the Counseling office/300 building). These opportunities are open for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

College Programs
Emory Summer Science Academy
· A science enrichment program for high school students interested in science and/or a career in science, medicine or health professions
· May 31st –June 11th & June 28th –July 9th Day Program sessions deadline–April 16, 2010
· June 13th – June 25th Residential Program Only deadline is March 5, 2010
CLICK HERE for more information

Medical College of Georgia Summer SEEP Program
The four main objectives of MCG’s summer program for pre-college students are: to enrich students’ knowledge of biomedical sciences; to familiarize students with educational opportunities at MCG; to help students identify their specific career goals; and, to enhance prospects for admission to health professional schools by strengthening academic performance and improving standardized test-taking capacity.
CLICK HERE for the application. DUE March 1, 2010

Volunteer Programs
Northside Volunteen Program
The application is available from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building). The deadline for Northside to have the completed application is Feb 26th. It is a" first come first served" basis-often the program fills up before the deadline, so you need to act fast-you will need a teacher recommendation.

DHS February 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.

Columbus State University Feb. 9 10:15 Lunchroom

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Junior Classroom Guidance

Hey Juniors! It is time to start thinking about your Senior year and your future beyond DHS. During the week of February 1, 2010 your counselor will be meeting with you through your Language Arts class to discuss the following: are you on track for graduation, options for making up any failed classes, class options for next year, and more. We look forward to meeting with you!

Please CLICK HERE to open a copy of the Junior Bulletin that your counselor will go over with you in the classroom guidance session.

Here are a few other handouts with useful information.
CLICK HERE if you would like to see a TO DO Timeline for each semester from now until the end of your senior year. It will help you stay on track with your planning for life after DHS.
CLICK HERE to get information on average GPA and SAT/ACT statistics for some of Georgia's in-state schools, along with explanations of the various degrees avaiable.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Free Online GHSGT Prep for Science and Social Studies

Beginning February 1, 2010, a free Online ExPreSS Tutorial Program will be offered by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for high school students and certificate of attendance recipients who were unsuccessful on or who have not yet taken the Science and/or Social Studies Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT). The Online ExPreSS modules are self-paced and are based on the instructional plans created for the summer ExPreSS Program.

Students will create their own registration account using their GTID (Georgia Testing Identifier) number. Detailed instructions for creating this account and locating their GTID number will be provided by February 1, 2010, on the ExPreSS Website as listed above.

Click Here to access a copy of a flyer from the GaDOE.

Friday, January 22, 2010

HOPE GPA

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.