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Daviess County High School CCR updates and resources
October College Readiness News
DCHS Earns Distinguished Status!
College Application Season is Here. All Seniors to Apply to at least one college in October.
Seriously official. We even have a proclamation from Judge Executive Al Mattingly to prove it!
"Whereas, graduating from high school and pursuing some form of postsecondary education greatly increases career options and opportunities; and
Whereas, students can’t enroll in college if they don’t apply; and
Whereas, the college application process should not be a barrier to pursuing a college education; and
Whereas, college and career readiness counselors and guidance counselors in our local public school systems are focused on providing high school seniors assistance and support in filling out college admission applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Al Mattingly, Daviess County Judge/Executive, do hereby proclaim October and November, 2015 as COLLEGE APPLICATION SEASON in Daviess County, Kentucky."
So now that you know it's official, if you're a senior - apply! If you're an underclassman, explore, dream, and plan!
Meet with college admissions reps!
October 2 - President Mearns of Northern Kentucky University - 11:00 AM
October 3 - Brescia University Open House on campus 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 5 - University of Louisville in the CCR Center 1:15-1:45
October 7 - OCTC Computerized Manufacturing & Machining in the CCR Center 1:15-1:45
October 8 - Lindsey Wilson College in the CCR Center 1:15-1:45
October 8 - College fair at Daviess County Public Library 5:00-6:30 PM
October 9 - University of Louisville Owensboro School of Nursing Open House 2:00 PM
October 19 - OCTC Application Day at DCHS
October 21 - Murray State Application Day at DCHS
October 23 - Kids on Campus Murray State University college visit
October 23 - "Scrub Craze!" OCTC Surgical Tech day on campus. Applications close 10/6.
I'm adding more visits every week. Check your email daily to stay informed.
Senior and junior students can sign up for CCR-time college visits here: https://goo.gl/HrG5n9
November 6 is the the deadline to register for the December 12th ACT!
2015-16 ACT dates & registration deadlines*:
The next ACT is October 24 - late registration deadline is Oct 2 (late fee).
Additional test dates:
- December 12 (registration deadline November 6)
- February 6, 2016 (registration deadline January 8)
- All Kentucky juniors will take the ACT in March. There will be no other March ACT.
- April 9, 2016 (registration deadline March 4)
- June 11, 2016 (registration deadline May 6)
*There is a late-registration window past these deadlines, but a late fee applies.
Need to be reminded of CCR dates and events? Join the CCR Center Remind group!
A CCR Primer
To be considered college ready in Kentucky, a student must earn an 18 on the English portion of the ACT, a 19 in math, and a 20 in reading - or the equivalent scores on the COMPASS or KYOTE. Taking the ACT is mandatory for all Kentucky juniors. Students that receive free or reduced lunch, can take the ACT two more times for free - the waivers are available in the Guidance office. *Please note: you can be successful in college even if you have not met your benchmarks. Make an appointment with Ms. Colbert if you're concerned that you might not be college material - no matter how low your scores are.
To be considered career-ready in Kentucky, a student must meet both academic and technical requirements. The technical requirements are measured by the KOSSA assessment or an industry certification. Talk to your advocate, your guidance counselor, or Ms. Colbert to make sure you're on track to be career ready. DCHS career pathways will be featured in a future issue of Panther Ready.
ACT Test Prep Sessions
Monday, October 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in room 135 (Dr. Gunter)
Wednesday, October 21, 7:30-8:00 a.m. in room 135 (Dr. Gunter)
If you're not able to make the English session, click here: http://gunter-english.weebly.com/act-english-prep.html
Math prep sessions:
Tuesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30 in room 169
Thursday, October 22, 7:30-8:00 a.m. in room 170
Reading prep sessions:
Tuesday, October 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in room 134 (Mrs. Grimsley)
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in room 134 (Mrs. Grimsley)
About DCHS College & Career Readiness Center
Email: Susan.Colbert@Daviess.KYschools.us
Website: http://teacherweb.com/KY/DaviessCountyHighSchool/Colbert/apt1.aspx
Location: 4255 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY
Phone: 270-852-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCHS.CCR
Twitter: @ColbertSusan
Your DCHS Career Center in Pictures:
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Kids on Campus - WKU
Juniors and seniors learning more about becoming a HIlltopper
WKU admissions visit in the DCHS Career Center
Wise Guys at Student GRIT training
Leading Ladies and Wise Guys train with William McKinley Blackford, IV
Mrs. Amber J. Hall found a student studying abroad...
In the next issue of Panther Ready...
More college application info
Student spotlight