DHS Counseling News
September 2019
Duncanville High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.duncanvilleisd.org/domain/44031
Location: 900 West Camp Wisdom Road, Duncanville, TX, USA
Phone: 972-708-3700
Twitter: @DHSCOUNSELORS2
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Required Algebra II Notification
Tuesday, September 10th:
- 9:00 - 10:00: University of Texas visit with Top 10% Seniors - East Seminar
- 3:10 - 6:10: TSI Testing - G101/G102 (Library)
- 4:00 - 6:00: FSA ID Event (help for parents and students to create their FSA ID) - Go Center
- 10:18 - 12:18: Student Pop-in for popcorn & help with ACT/SAT Registration - Go Center
- 9:00 - 12:30 PM: SAT Math Prep - DHS
Upcoming Senior Chats
- Graduation Status
- Endorsement Progress
- GPA/Class Rank
- Credit Recovery Opportunities
- Post-secondary Plans
College Advisors will also be present to assist students with completing their FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) and the TAFSA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid).
Information from these conferences will be sent home with scholars. However, we encourage parents to ask their scholar these follow-up questions:
- Are you on track to graduate?
- Show me on your Senior Chat Meeting Form, how many classes you need in order to graduate.
- Have you taken the SAT/ACT/TSIA?
- What are your plans for after graduation.
Classroom Guidance
Start With Hello Week: Sept. 23–27, 2019
Start With Hello Week is a national campaign presented by the Sandy Hook Promise. "This program enables students to make a difference with their peers in a simple, fun, and impactful way by encouraging them to take small but powerful actions to promote connectedness and inclusion, and to identify and help others who are showing signs of social isolation."
The week of September 23–27, 2019, DHS will join in with thousands of schools and youth organizations across the United States to kick off our fist Start With Hello Week! Each day will be themed with fun activities to promote the SWH mission.
More information will be forthcoming, so stay tuned for additional details!
Upcoming College Visits
Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to meet with Admission Counselors representing colleges and universities from around the country. These visits are held outside the cafeteria during all lunch periods.
Check out which colleges and universities will be visiting this month!
Schedule of Military Visits
- Monday- National Guard
- Tuesday- U.S. Army
- Wednesday- Navy
- Thursday- Airforce
- Friday- Marines
September 21st:
- 9:00 - 12:30 PM: SAT Math Prep - DHS
September 25th:
- 4:00 - 6:00: FSA ID Event (help for parents and students to create their FSA ID) - Go Center
- 3:10 - 6:10: TSI Testing - G101/G102 (Library)
September 28th:
- 9:00 - 12:30 PM: SAT Math Prep - DHS
September 30th:
- 6:00-7:00: SEL Parent Event (Kindness Counts in Conflict Resolution Series) - East Seminar
TSI Assessment Information
Remember, in order to take a dual credit course, a student must take and pass the relevant section of the TSI test. We offer students the test at DHS for free.
TSI testing will begin for the upcoming school year. Our first test date is Tuesday, September 24, 2019 and will be held in library from 3:15-6:15. Please sign up by September 17th to ensure that you are registered for the test in a timely manner.
Step One: Visit with a counselor to determine the correct assessment needed for dual credit/college entrance requirements.
Step Two: You are required to complete a pre-assessment activity before taking the actual exam. Visit: https://tsipreview.com/welcome/Duncanvilleisd to complete the Pre-Assessment.
Step Three: Upon completion of the pre-assessment, please visit the GO Center webpage to register online for the TSI test administration.
Because space limited, test will be administered on a first come first serve basis.
College Entrance Exams
Attention Seniors!
All seniors will be receiving cap & gown and graduation gear information catalogs from Balfour on October 16th. Orders will be taken at school during lunch Wednesday and Thursday, October 23rd and 24th Or online at dallasbalfour.com
However, If you want to get a head start on ordering you may do so online at dallasbalfour.com starting September 15th.
Class Ring orders can also be ordered at dallasbalfour.com
#1MillionProject
Panthers, if you haven’t already, take the eligibility survey at http://bit.ly/DISDoneMillion.
Students who do not have reliable Internet access at home will be identified and their parents will receive an email with a 1Million Project consent form. Here’s a flyer with more information.
Social and Emotional Learning Opportunities
How do I request my transcript?
All Current and Former Students seeking Official Transcripts:
- Please click on the Official Transcript Request Form.
- Fill out google form.
- Transcript will be fulfilled in 3 days.
- Records clerk sends transcripts to the delivery method selected.
- Former students pick up transcripts from A118 (East Foyer)
- Current students pick up transcripts form A124 (East Counseling Office)
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST:
Unofficial Transcripts can be given to any student from the counseling center
***CURRENT SENIORS***
Your final transcript will be ready for pick-up 10 days after graduation.
**Note: For questions and/or additional information, please contact Marya Dancer at
ph: 972-708-3950, fax: 972-708-3737, or transcripts@duncanvilleisd.org.
How do I check my grades?
Keep Up to Date With Grades And Attendance
We encourage parents to use Skyward Family Access to monitor student academic progress and attendance. This web-based program allows you to view your student’s assignments, grades and attendance on a daily basis. To receive automatic notifications of grades and daily attendance:
- Log into Skyward Family/Student Access
- Turn on notifications for assignments, attendance, and grades
If you need assistance with your username or password, please contact Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Henderson in the counseling office.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED THE STAAR EOC?
You can look up/view your scholar's scores online!
To access your scholar's scores:
1. Go to http://www.texasassessment.com
2. If you have your student's unique access code from previous score reports, enter it along with the student's date of birth and click go. If you do not know your student's unique access code, click on the "find my unique access code link". Enter the student's first name, social security number, and date of birth.
3. Once you have successfully entered the unique access code and date of birth, the student's test history will be displayed on the screen.
How Can I Boost My GPA?
HOW DO I REQUEST A VOE?
A Verification of Enrollment (V.O.E) is required for anyone under 18 years old obtaining/renewing a Texas Driver’s License or taking Drivers Education.
Please contact your Attendance Office for VOE requests:
Adrian Pinson - 9th Grade Attendance (L123)
APinson@duncanvilleisd.org; Ext. 3726
Laverne Dorsey - 10th Grade Attendance (B200)
LDorsey@duncanvilleisd.org, Ext. 3725
Anne Kimple - 11th Grade Attendance (B248)
AKimple@duncanvilleisd.org; Ext. 3731
Chasity Delgadillo - 12th Grade Attendance (B169)
CDelgadillo@duncanvilleisd.org; Ext. 3728
Contact Us
Visit the Go Center!
The College Advisors, located in the Go Center are here to help you with your college readiness needs! Let us help you with:
- SAT Registration
- ACT Registration
- Understanding College/Career/University Options
- Complete FAFSA/TASFA
- Secure Scholarships
Our 2019-2020 College Advisors are:
Aaron Lemons
972-708-3750
Kinsey Blackburn
Office- 972-708-3750
Stay Connected
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