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Decatur High School 1011 Prospect Drive SE Decatur, AL 35601 Telephone: (256) 552-3011 |
Pride, Tradition, Excellence
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Decatur High School Guidance Department Page
There has been a reorganization of the DHS Guidance Office. Guidance counselors will now be serving students by grade level and no longer by last name. Here is the new organization for the guidance counselors: Guidance Counselors: Guidance Department Telephone Number: (256) 552-3015
Juniors and Seniors: Don't forget to register to take the ACT and SAT Tests. See the details for these tests below. Seniors need to take the October ACT test if they do not have the ACT score that they need or want. Also, if seniors have not taken the writing portion of the ACT, they need to take it, especially if they are planning to attend Alabama or Auburn. See Mr. Simms in the DHS Guidance Office for more information about these tests or visit the web sites for these tests. Contact your counselor to register and obtain additional information. The Kuder Career Interest Inventory will be administered through the Guidance Office this year. Please see your counselor for more information. The Tenth Grade Writing Assessment was administered February 18, 2009. The Fountainhead Essay Contest: 11th and 12th Graders write a 800-1600 essay. Entry deadlines: April 26, 2010. For more information: www.aynrandeducation.com . U.S. Department of Education Launches Video Contest for Students: Submit videos in a contest called "I Am What I Learn." Chance to win $1,000. Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2009. Visit http://www.ed.gov.iamwhatilearn/index.html.
Alabama High School Graduation Exam September 21-25, 2009:
December 7-11, 2009:
March 1-5, 2010:
This test is given at Decatur High School. See http://www.act.org or http://www.actstudent.org for more information. Fees, test information, and college information are listed on this web site. Follow this link for ACT Fees. (Currently $31.00 for ACT Test, the Late Fee is an additional $20.00, the Writing Test is an additional $15.00, and Standby status is an additional $40.00. Follow this link for information on ACT Fee Waivers. Follow this link for information on ACT Services for Students with Disabilities. The Decatur High School College Code is 010-860.
This test is given at Huntsville High School. This test is NOT given at Decatur High School. Please see www.collegeboard.org/sat for more information. Follow this link for information on the fees associated with this test. (Currently the SAT Test fee is $45.00 and the Late fee is an additional $23.00). Follow this link to find out about fee waivers for this test. Follow this link to download and take an Official SAT Practice Test. The Decatur High School College Code is 010-860.
PSAT / NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) This voluntary test will be administered Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Sophomores and Juniors may take this test. There is a $11.05 fee for taking this test. Fee waivers are available for students who cannot afford to take this test. See Mr. Simms in the DHS Guidance Office for more information. To learn more about the PSAT / NMSQT follow this link. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Abilities Battery) This voluntary test was last administered Wednesday, February 11, 2009. AP Tests (Advanced Placement Tests) These tests were administered in May, 2009. Career Quest 2009-2010 School Year
* October and January program dates are NOT the first Tuesday of the month due to school vacation days. All other programs will be held the first Tuesday of each month. Programs will be held 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Sci-Quest. Additional parking is available at the SMD building at the intersection of Wynn Drive and Technology Drive (106 Wynn Drive).
Seniors: Please remember when submitting college applications this fall to complete any additional scholarship applications that may be required. NCAA Scholarships: All rising seniors interested in registering for athletic scholarships must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the following address: http://www.ncaa.org. The NCAA guide for college bound student athletes is available, including coursework, GPA, and ACT score requirements. All college bound athletes need to review this information each year of high school to ensure compliance and eligibility. Alabama A&M University: Scholarships including full tuition, room and board, books and fees are available to Caucasian students entering as freshmen or transfer students through their Diversity Scholarship Program. The deadline for application is 30 days before the scheduled registration for the intended enrollment. Berea College: Berea College offers 100 percent tuition aid to admitted students demonstrating financial need. Scholarships.com Scholarship Offers: Search is free, meet the scholarship deadlines. See http://www.Scholarships.com for more information. Youth for Understanding USA: For more information, see http://www.yfu-usa.org or call 1-(800)-TEENAGE. Application deadlines vary by country. ApplyingToSchool.com: Students can complete one general college application and have over 3,000 colleges in the United States pre-screen their application. Submit scholarship applications at http://www.ApplyingTo School.com. The University of North Alabama Project OPEN: Project OPEN (Opportunities for Entry into Nursing) is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including African Americans and other minorities underrepresented among registered nurses. For more information on this program, visit: http://www2.una.edu/nursing.
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation: The JFK Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at http://www.jfklibrary.org. The first place winner receives $5000, second place receives $1000, and up to five finalists receive $500 each in scholarship money. The winner will also receive an expense-paid trip to Boston. The United Negro College Fund: Many scholarship opportunities are available for students here. Please visit http://www.uncf.org to apply online. Better Business Bureau of North Alabama 2009 Torch Awards Scholarship: $1000 scholarships will be awarded to junior or seniors. The criteria for the award includes: Leadership 20%, Community Service 20%, Academic 10%, Essay 50%. http://www.northalabama.bbb.org Oh, The Places You'll Go Scholarship: Recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a first place $5,000 scholarship. See your guidance counselor or visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application. Deadline: February 15, 2010.
Got Ag? Brag About It: Auburn Univerisity College of Agriculture Scholarship Application is available online: www.ag.auburn.edu/scholarship. Deadline: Monday, November 30 at midnight. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: Awarding scholarships to motivated, dedicated, involved high school seniors. For additional information go to www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: October 31. Lindy Heflin Scholarship: Scholarship recients must be women who are U.S. Citizens attending a four year Alabama college. For information call: (205) 871-8171. Kroger Earning plus Learning: Kroger wants to see how high school seniors are staying "Active". Awarding $1,000 scholarships. Application and submissions must be received by February 1, 2010. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Applications must be completed by November 2, 2009. For more information see Mr. Simms, call 1-877-525-8491 or go to http://spirit.prudential.com. AXA Achievement Scholarship: Are you active in the community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? You may qualify a $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. For more information go to: www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline: December 15, 2009 The Bryan Scholarship: The Bryan Scholarship recognizes outstanding scholar athletes attending and playing their sport for Davidson. Visit www.davidson.edu/gotgame for more information. The Belk Scholarship: The Belk Scholarship, Davidson's flagship merit scholarship program, is for those students who have reached the highest order of academic and personal accomplishment. Visit Belk Scholarship for more information. Trustee Scholarship Competition: Boston University's 35th Annual - a four year, full tuition scholarship. Deadline: December 1, 2009. Visit: www.bu.edu/admissons/trustee for more information. AES Engineers Scholarship: Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page. Deadline: October 6, 2009. Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
Online Scholarship applications:
For more information on any of these programs, please see the files in the Guidance Office.
Juniors and Seniors need to visit
the colleges they are thinking of attending to see if the college is a good fit. Samford University: Campus tours are offered twice daily
on weekdays and at 10 A.M. on Saturdays. Schedule reservations two
weeks in advance. For information call 1-(800) 888-7218 or visit
http://www.samford.edu.
Calhoun Community College: Campus tours
Monday – Friday 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. Call 306-2870 for planning. Technology
Scholarship information is in the DHS College Room, this includes areas of
study in Electronics Manufacturing, and Aerospace, Process, and General
Technology.
Covenant College: (Located on top of Lookout
Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee): Admissions information cards
available in the DHS Guidance Office. University of Alabama College of Engineering: Annual Open House on Thursday, October 1 from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm. For more information call (205) 348-2547 or email Idill@gen.ua.edu. Alabama A & M University: High School Senior Day on Saturday, November 21 beginning at 7:00 a.m. For more information: 1-800-553-0816 or admissions@aamu.edu. University of South Alabama: Hosting USA Day on November 14, 2009. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. and the program will start at 9:00 a.m. To register or for more information visit www.southalabama.edu/orientation/recuitment.html. Judson College: Take Part in Scholarship Day Testing - Register at Jewett Hall 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. General Registration (for those not testing ) at Jewett Hall 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Applications for Admission are due November 14, 2009. For more information call 1-800-447-9472 or email admissions@judson.edu.
College Representatives Visiting Decatur High School
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a federal government publication that lists information about careers, employment prospects and opportunities for these careers in the next ten years, educational requirements for these careers, the working conditions found in these jobs, and what you can expect to do and earn while doing these jobs. Visit this web site to see this publication: http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Here is an external link to a free educational web site dedicated to reviewing for the vocabulary section of the SAT Test. (This is an independent site and is not affiliated with the SAT Test, Decatur High School, nor the Decatur City Schools. Decatur High School and Decatur City Schools are not responsible for the content on this site. It is provided for your convenience). Here is another external link to a free educational web site dedicated to reviewing and preparing for the new SAT Test. (This is an independent site and is not affiliated with the SAT Test, Decatur High School, nor the Decatur City Schools. Decatur High School and Decatur City Schools are not responsible for the content on this site. It is provided for your convenience).
Follow this link for the Free Federal Student Aid Web Site: Follow this link for the American Council on Education's College is Possible Web Site: http://www.collegeispossible.org Follow this link for The Mapping Your Future Web Site: http://www.mapping-your-future.org Follow this link to The National Center for Education Statistics to find information about colleges and universities: http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool Follow this link to the Looking for Student Aid Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/lsa/index.html Follow this link to The Fin Aid! Web Site, The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: Follow this link for Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Information: http://www.college-scholarships.com Follow this link for information on the SAT, PSAT / NMSQT, and AP Tests: Follow this link for information on the ACT Test: Follow this link for more information on the U.S. Government's Direct Loan Program:
Follow this link for useful free information on Financial Aid, Scholarships, Scholarship Essays: http://www.financialaidtips.org
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