"Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens." -Jimi Hendrix |
~Ms. Aguirre D'Hanis ISD School Counselor ~ (830) 363-8107 ~office (830) 363-7390~fax "An eye for and eye makes the whole world blind."~Gandhi |
11/13/2009 "Actions Express Priorities." Code of the West Principle: Talk Less and Say More Cowboy Qualities: Honor and Optimism Welcome to the Counselor's Crossing! Please stop by regularly for updates regarding student information. Should you need to reach me directly, please do not hesitate to do so. I'm looking forward to a wonderful, successful year! _____________________________________________________ Stand Up And Be Counted! U.S. Census Forms Will Be Circulated and Must Be Returned By April 1, 2010. They've Made The Form Very User Friendly With Only 10 Questions! Many Funding Decisions Are Based On The Number Of Forms Returned! The More The Better! You May Visit www.census.gov/schools To Learn More! _____________________________________________________ Pennies For Patients Campaign Kicked Off November 2nd&Has Been Highly Successful! Thank You To Everyone Who Has Contributed! It Goes Through November 30th. Please Bring All of Your Loose Change for Contribution to Cancer Patients. The Class With the Most Money Collected Wins a Pizza Party! ~HELPFUL LINKS~ & The final site helps eliminate duplicating the same information when it comes to the college application process. ________________________________________________ PARENTS!When you visit the financial aid site for FAFSA, please make sure you are not redirected to www.fafsa.com, (charges you money for services)and be sure to stay on www.fafsa.ed.gov (this is a completely free site). Students! Need a reality check on careers and expenses associated with your career choice? www.cdr.state.tx.us/RealityCheck This is really neat site! _________________________________________
What Graduation Plan Are You On? Distinguished (The State Of Texas Requires 4 Advanced Measures, Including Spanish III) Recommended (Requires The Same Amount Of Credits As The Distinguished Plan, Only No Advanced Measures Are Required.) Minimum (No Advanced Measures Required.) ----------------------------------------------- Top 10%! What is it? High School Students Who Graduate in the Top 10% of Their Class Are GUARANTEED Automatic Admission To Any Public University In Texas, including UTA AND Texas A&M College Station! ------------------------------------- SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION D'HANIS SCHOOL CODE:441-985 Free Scholarship Search Sites: (check out the ASVAB practice tests & requirements!) Medina County Moose Youth Awareness Program Information and Instructions Were Circulated on 10/15. Those applications are due on Friday Dec. 4, 2009.
------------------ Southwest Texas Junior College-Uvalde,TX You must take your ACT or SAT early in the school year because this tool is largely used in making qualifying decisions! Visit www.swtjc.net for your scholarship application! You have until April 1, 2010 to apply. -------------------- KFC Colonel's Scholars Program:$20,000! Click on this link www.kfcscholars.org for the online application. This will be available from December 1, 2009- February 10, 2010. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and pursue a 4 year degree. --------------------
*Hispanic Scholarship Fund Information* : www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx Many Scholarships Are Offered To Graduating High School Seniors! Go To This Helpful Site To See Which Scholarships You Qualify For! Deadlines and Requirements Vary, So Check It Out!
SENIORS~Don't forget to register on line for Apply Texas (www.applytexas.org) if you didn't complete the hard copy I passed out to you in X-period earlier. -------------------------------------------------------------- Helpful phone numbers: PSAT-(609) 771-7070 SAT-(609) 771-7600 ACT-(319) 337-1270 -------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Dates To Remember: D'HANIS SCHOOL CODE TO ENTER WHEN REGISTERING FOR AN EXAM OR FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: 441-985 A Credit or Debit Card Is Needed To Register or Apply On Line! UTSA Day~November 14, Saturday from 10:00-3:00 pm at the Main Campus-University Center. If you weren't able to attend the October 5, College Days, or even if you were and would like to learn more, please plan on attending! UT Austin Open House~March 6, Saturday from 11:00-5:00 p.m. There will be over 400 learning actvities ranging from observing robots performing in the artificial intelligence lab to marching with the Longhorn Band! You're never too young to attend! UTA is encouraging students from K-12 to attend and become excited about learning and broaden their career and life options! ~January 5 , ACT Deadline for the February 6, exam. Study guides are available. Just stop in to see me. You may register on line at www.ACT.org ~November 24, ASVAB career exploration for all Juniors and Seniors who wish to re-test. Visit www.military.com for practice tests and to learn more. ~December 15, deadline to register for January 23, SAT. Students can register and select the exam location online at: www.collegeboard.com Don't forget that credit/debit card and school code! |
