NEXT GENERATION GEAR UP
Community Monthly Newsletter - September 2023
NXT Gen GEAR UP is a one-stop resource designed to help Class of 2024 & 2025 students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to TSI/SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life and encourage them to reach their highest potential.
Each month NXT Gen GEAR UP will have a theme to foreshadow College/Career/Military Readiness (CCMR) for our Class of 2024 & Class of 2025 cohorts.
Class of 2025 Junior Meeting
I'm still just a Junior???
"You Can Do This Baby"
Class Officers Run This
Class of 2024 Senior Meeting
NXT Gen Stays Ready
Mrs. Truitt Rocking the Mic
National GEAR UP Week
2024 Dallas County Promise (September 1)
*The 2024 Dallas County Promise is now open*
**Every DHS Senior (Class of 2024) will complete all 4 steps of the Dallas County Promise**
HBCU Awareness & Recruiting Event (September 10)
Families Interested in attending an HBCU
The HBCU Project invites you to the 2nd Annual HBCU Awareness & Recruiting Event.
This event is targeted to high school students in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to come out and learn more about Historically Black Colleges & Universities. There will be college recruiting, an HBCU panel, music, giveaways, and more.
Event Date: Thursday September 10
Event Time: 1pm - 4pm
Event Location: Klyde Warren Park
Fall 2023 College/Career/Military Fair (September 14)
DeSoto ISD is promoting and developing a college-ready career prepared culture in the district amongst all grade levels. Therefore, all students and families are invited to attend the upcoming college fair on September 14.
Meet with college recruiters, learn about career fields and pathways, the Dallas County Promise program, and financing college education.
Event Date: Thursday September 14
Event Time: 6pm - 8pm
Event Location: DHS Academy Cafeteria
NXT Gen U Parent Wkshp "Dallas County Promise" (September 19)
Parents will be reintroduced to the Dallas County Promise and learn:
*What is the Dallas County Promise (Last-Dollar Tuition Grant)*
**What are the benefits of completing the DCP**
**Who are the DCP Partner Schools**
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
DHS Academy Cafeteria
National GEAR UP Week (Sept 25 - Sept 29)
National GEAR UP Week is happening September 25-29 and represents a time when GEAR UP Programs across the nation can raise awareness in communities about the positive impact GEAR UP is having locally. It’s a time to engage stakeholders; local, state, and federal elected officials; partners; and media to share program accomplishments and get them more involved with NXT Gen programs and services to students and families.
- Monday 9/25: Scholarship Kickback (Class of 2025 only)
- Tuesday 9/26: TAMU-C Campus Visit (Selected Students)
- Wednesday 9/27: Career Day (Class of 2024 only)
- Thursday 9/28: HBCU Experience (DHS all classes)
- Friday 9/29: Senior Kickback (Class of 2024 only)
**Connect with the NXT Gen Site Coordinators for more info**
Student/Parent/Community Resources
NXT GEN U PARENT WORKSHOPS (FALL 2023)
Parent Resource Linktree
This QR code will provide the following resources for parents: Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas NXT Gen Open Lab Signup, Scholarship List, and more.
**Linktree will be updated throughout the school year**
Student Resource Linktree
This QR code will provide the following resources for students: Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas NXT Gen Open Lab Signup, Scholarship List, and more.
**Linktree will be updated throughout the school year**