DHS Counseling News
Weekly Update - April 27 - May 1, 2020
Duncanville High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.duncanvilleisd.org/domain/44031
Phone: 972-708-3700
Twitter: @DHSCOUNSELORS2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
- Virtual Guidance Lesson #4
- Upcoming Events
- College Decision Day
- Virtual Grade Level Live Chats
- Navigate 2020 Virtual College Fair
- Dual Credit Updates
- AP Exam Updates
- STAAR Testing Updates
- SPED Updates
- Senior Chat Fridays (4/24/20 Recorded Presentation)
- Helping Seniors Manage Grief Presentation/Resources
- College Admission Updates
- Application Updates
- Scholarship Updates
6. Virtual School Counseling Hours/Contact Info
VIRTUAL GUIDANCE LESSON #4
Please enjoy this weeks lesson, sponsored by Love is Louder!
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9th Grade Chat Session:
Chat with the 9th Grade Counselors Every Wednesday @ 11:30!
meet.google.com/wsm-aajp-etr
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 317-943-3608
PIN: 752 386 750#
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020, 11:30 AM
Google Hangouts
A Junior's Journey to the Top!
Chat with your counselors every Wednesday at 2 pm.
Meeting ID: 820 089 858
Meeting Password: 2JTJzq
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020, 02:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
10th Grade Virtual Meeting
Password: 401167
Friday, May 1, 2020, 02:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Senior Chat Fridays!
Please join the senior counselors every Friday for a virtual meeting via Zoom!
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99965177425?pwd=VnV3V1VIdUZwcHMyUGlqUTVvSFZJdz09
Meeting ID: 999 6517 7425
Password: 7c231d
Friday, May 1, 2020, 01:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
DUAL CREDIT UPDATES
What is the last day to withdraw from classes for Spring 2020?
The deadline to withdraw for Spring 2020 has been extended until May 13, 2020.
Additionally, for those students who choose to not withdraw from the course but rather elect to receive an Incomplete “I” grade instead, the completion deadline has now been extended to December 10, 2020.
What does it mean to receive an Incomplete (I)?
This grade is given when you cannot complete the course requirements due to some unforeseen problem. It is your responsibility to request this arrangement from the instructor. The Incomplete Contract will state the conditions of the contract and the deadline for completion. The incomplete grade will be converted to an agreed upon performance grade if the contract is not completed by the set deadline. For additional information, please refer to DCCCD's Grading Policy.
https://www.mountainviewcollege.edu/au/fastfacts/legal/handbooks/mvc/pages/grading-system.aspx
SUMMER 2020 DUAL CREDIT STEPS
FALL 2020 DUAL CREDIT STEPS
AP EXAM UPDATES
- Exams will be given from May 11–22.
- Makeup test dates will be available for each subject from June 1–5.
- Students will take exams at home.
- Each subject's exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.
Exam Format:
Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question will be timed separately. Students will need to write and submit their responses within the allotted time for each question.STAAR TEST UPDATES
All STAAR EOC Exams have been canceled for this school year!
- Students who pass their STAAR tested EOC courses S1 & S2 this year will not have to take the EOC exam for graduation.
- For additional information, see graphic below or read more here.
SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATES
Missed Friday's Senior Chat Session?
- Grade Repair & Credit Recovery
- Student Email Reminder
- Graduation
- Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Helping Our Seniors Manage Grief!
COLLEGE ADMISSION UPDATES
APPLICATION UPDATES
Counselors are still able to electronically process all supporting documents needed for college and scholarship applications if needed. Please contact your School Counselor directly.
Good evening Dallas County Promise Partner,
We’re excited to announce that we are extending application deadlines for 2020 seniors to be eligible for Promise tuition funding! We’ll be sending Promise eligibility notifications directly to students via email in the coming weeks.
Extended Deadline: June 1, 2020: Graduating seniors who completed a Pledge now have until June 1, 2020 to submit an admissions application and 2020-2021 financial aid application (FAFSA or TASFA) to any of the seven DCCCD Colleges for Fall 2020 Promise eligibility.
Our college Recruiters are here to help with application and help you and your students navigate the entire enrollment and registration process, remotely! Schedule an appointment online with one of our Recruiters TODAY!
For more information, please contact:
Ordonia “Donna” Baker, MBA
Manager, School Alliances & Community Outreach
El Centro College
801 Main Street, Room A-075
Dallas, TX 75202-3604
Office: 214.860.2364
Cell: 214.713.5306
Fax: 214.860.2417
Email: ordonia.baker@dcccd.edu
MAKING POST-SECONDARY DECISIONS IN A COVID-19 WORLD
Trying to make decisions about your post-secondary plans can be a stressful time, and now more so than ever. WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU! Please reach out to your academic counselor or your college advisors for any support and guidance.
We will try to keep you updated with any information we get from colleges and other programs. In the mean time, this is a great article on ways to continue to explore your options and make an informed decision: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES
Omega Delta Phi Alumni Association of Dallas-Fort Worth, is now accepting applications for five(5) individual scholarships, in the amount of one thousand dollars-$1000, to outstanding high school seniors who will be enrolled in a college or university this coming fall. The candidates must meet the criteria listed below. Application Deadline: June 30, 2020.
EACH APPLICANT MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be an outstanding student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in college for the 2020 fall semester
Demonstrate financial need (Statement describing special need on application)
APPLICATION MATERIALS (all of these materials MUST be uploaded to the application):
TRANSCRIPT: Provide official or unofficial transcript for ALL coursework to date (grade reports are not acceptable). Transcripts may be scanned.
APPLICATION: Complete online application at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1N5qYmQr8JNme3rk2isa0xLO2FU4OahLSaH_-oHjw5Br81w/viewform
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Include one current letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, administrator, or counselor. Letter should be no longer than one page.
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Include a two‐page, typed essay (double spaced, 12 pt. font) that addresses the following topic: Explain how your academic plans and career goals can make a difference in the community.
VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT: Please obtain a verification of enrollment or acceptance letter from the college or university you will be attending.
National Council of Negro Women – Extended Due Date: June 1, 2020
The National Council of Negro Women Southwest Section Scholarship; is to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who enroll in community college, college or university. Preference will be given to students attending schools in Dallas County. The National Council of Negro Women Southwest Section Scholarship Committee principally targets first and second year programs.
Scholarship Awards:
· $700.00 Scholarship for 2 or 4 year University/ College
· $500.00 Scholarship for 2 or 4 year University/ College
· $300.00 Book Allowance
Requirements:
- Must have a GPA 2.5 or greater
- Must be accepted as a full-time student at a two or four-year college or university
- Must be a graduating senior who is attending high school in Dallas County, Texas
- Must be African American
- Must submit your application, essay and all required documents by the deadline
Applicants Process Includes:
· Application
· transcript
· recommendation letter.
APPLICATION: Click here to access application packet
* All applications should be submitted via email to: NCNWDallasSouthwestSection@gmail.com
The Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. & Theta Alpha Foundation Scholarship The recipient receives up to $1000 during their first year of matriculation and upon proof of enrollment at an accredited two (2) or four (4) year college or university, vocational school or military academy.
ELIGIBILITY:
Only high school seniors in the Dallas Metroplex area, meeting the following qualifications are eligible for the scholarship award:
Planning to attend college in the Fall of 2020
Must be a United States of America citizen
Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Application and required documents are received by May 8, 2020
APPLICATION PACKAGE:
Official application form (click here to download)
High school transcript (MUST include the school’s seal.)
Copy of SAT/ACT results
Two character recommendation letters from school, community, and/or church
- Two-page, typed (12-point font), double-spaced essay on the following:
After college graduation, what do you see yourself doing in five (5) years?
WHERE TO MAIL APPLICATION: Send email of all requested documents to thetaalphascholarships@yahoo.com
or
Theta Alpha Scholarship Committee
2413 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Dallas, Tx 75215
WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOU!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you feel that you or a friend is in a crisis situation and/or need someone to talk to and there isn’t a caring adult you can reach right away, please reach out to one of the following:
- Call 214-828-1000 – Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas (24/hr Crisis Line)
- Call 866-260-800 – Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (formerly ADAPT)·
- Call 1-800-784-2433 – National Hopeline
- Call 1-800-273-825 – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Or call 911 – In case of a life-threatening emergency
These crisis lines are operated 24/7, so please call anytime you have questions or concerns, day or night.
Counselors aravailable Monday - Friday from 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-3:00. Please allow your counselor 24 hours to respond.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
As students hear or read about COVID-19, school closures, and potential changes to their daily routines, they may feel a range of emotions -- fear, anxiety, stress, curiosity, uncertainty, etc.
If your child needs support or would like to talk with one of our support counselors, you may email or leave a voice mail for them between the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
Candace Hubbard, (9th Grade)
940-536-3260
Takoya Mandigo (10th–12th Grade)
469-702-0656