Students if you are interested in meeting with a representative from Georgia Tech, please come by room 302 on August 31, 2011 at 10:15 am. You will need a pass from either Mrs. Strickland (come by the Depot in the counseling office to get one) or from your 4th period teacher. If you have lunch, just drop on in!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
100 Black Men of Atlanta College Fair
Who: 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc invites all high school students to attend
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Building C off Northside Drive
Why: Admission and Financial Aid officials will be there from HBCUs and other colleges from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, & Tennessee
Students, plese complete the registration form and email it to
kroberts@100blackmen-atlanta.org or fax it to her at 404-525-6124.
Please Click Here for a copy of the student registration form
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Building C off Northside Drive
Why: Admission and Financial Aid officials will be there from HBCUs and other colleges from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, & Tennessee
Students, plese complete the registration form and email it to
kroberts@100blackmen-atlanta.org or fax it to her at 404-525-6124.
Please Click Here for a copy of the student registration form
Balfour Dates for 2011-12
Juniors and Seniors,
Please add these dates to your calendar!
Junior Class Meeting Aug. 25, 2011 7:25 am
Ring and Letter Jacket Orders Sept. 1 & 2, 2011 Lunch
Senior Class Meeting Oct. 6, 2011 7:25 am
Graduation Announcement and Letter Jacket Orders Oct. 18 & 19, 2011 Lunch
Cap and Gown, Letter Jacket, and other Senior products Jan. 24 & 25, 2011 Lunch
Please add these dates to your calendar!
Junior Class Meeting Aug. 25, 2011 7:25 am
Ring and Letter Jacket Orders Sept. 1 & 2, 2011 Lunch
Senior Class Meeting Oct. 6, 2011 7:25 am
Graduation Announcement and Letter Jacket Orders Oct. 18 & 19, 2011 Lunch
Cap and Gown, Letter Jacket, and other Senior products Jan. 24 & 25, 2011 Lunch
Friday, May 13, 2011
Freshman Mentor Application
Are you looking for a way to make a difference at DHS? Are you friendly, do you like to help others, would you like to share ideas on how to become a successful student in high school? If so you may be interested in becoming a Freshman Mentor. You must have a "C" average or higher, have little to no discipline issues, and attend school regularly.
This is not a class. This is an opportunity to participate in a school activity that gives you the opportunity to earn volunteer hours and a service cord for graduation. You must commit to working with your mentee group two days per week during the first half of lunch. You must also commit to attend a monthly training session during your lunch.
If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please complete the application that is attached below and return it to Mrs. Morris in room 6-209 B or in the main counseling office located in the 300 building. Thanks!
CLICK HERE for the application
This is not a class. This is an opportunity to participate in a school activity that gives you the opportunity to earn volunteer hours and a service cord for graduation. You must commit to working with your mentee group two days per week during the first half of lunch. You must also commit to attend a monthly training session during your lunch.
If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please complete the application that is attached below and return it to Mrs. Morris in room 6-209 B or in the main counseling office located in the 300 building. Thanks!
CLICK HERE for the application
Friday, March 25, 2011
Spring Senior Guidance Handout
Hey Seniors! Click Here for an attachment of all the information the counselors shared with you in your Language Arts class.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Leadership Summer Opportunity
Are you interested in working at CNN or Turner Technology?
If so keep reading.
A CNN Experience: June 19-24
You will: Attend daily interactive workshops developed and led by professionals from CNN; Network with CNN and TBS, Inc. executives in a variety of media related careers; Discuss and analyze world issues with CNN journalists; Create a news-related project with feedback from the pros; Meet motivated young leaders from across the state of Georgia; Gain valuable experience and a TERRIFIC resume item for your college application!
A Turner Technology Experience: July 17-22
You will: Attend daily interactive workshops developed and led by professionals from TBS; Network with TBS, Inc. executives in a variety of technology related careers; Learn about major areas—Broadband, Linear, Interactive TV, Mobile, On Demand; Create a technology based project with feedback from the pros; Meet motivated young leaders from across the state of Georgia; Gain valuable experience and a TERRIFIC item for college applications!
Click Here to visit website and get the application.
If so keep reading.
A CNN Experience: June 19-24
You will: Attend daily interactive workshops developed and led by professionals from CNN; Network with CNN and TBS, Inc. executives in a variety of media related careers; Discuss and analyze world issues with CNN journalists; Create a news-related project with feedback from the pros; Meet motivated young leaders from across the state of Georgia; Gain valuable experience and a TERRIFIC resume item for your college application!
A Turner Technology Experience: July 17-22
You will: Attend daily interactive workshops developed and led by professionals from TBS; Network with TBS, Inc. executives in a variety of technology related careers; Learn about major areas—Broadband, Linear, Interactive TV, Mobile, On Demand; Create a technology based project with feedback from the pros; Meet motivated young leaders from across the state of Georgia; Gain valuable experience and a TERRIFIC item for college applications!
Click Here to visit website and get the application.
Attention Juniors!
Two programs available to current Juniors:
1. Furman University
If you have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, a genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences, significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, demonstrated leadership potential and a PSAT score of 120 or higher, or an SAT of 1200 or higher on the Critical Reading and Math sections or an ACT score of 26 or higher, you may be interested in applying to the Furman University Scholars program. See Mrs. Strickland in the depot by Feb 10th to submit your name.
2. Erskine College
Erskine College Fellows Program is interested in Juniors in the top 10% of the junior class, with demonstrated leadership, and community service, have earned a minimum of 1100 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, or 24 on the ACT. If interested see Mrs. Strickland in the depot by Feb 10th. Click Here for website.
1. Furman University
If you have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, a genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences, significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, demonstrated leadership potential and a PSAT score of 120 or higher, or an SAT of 1200 or higher on the Critical Reading and Math sections or an ACT score of 26 or higher, you may be interested in applying to the Furman University Scholars program. See Mrs. Strickland in the depot by Feb 10th to submit your name.
2. Erskine College
Erskine College Fellows Program is interested in Juniors in the top 10% of the junior class, with demonstrated leadership, and community service, have earned a minimum of 1100 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, or 24 on the ACT. If interested see Mrs. Strickland in the depot by Feb 10th. Click Here for website.
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