Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Acceptance Letters!!!
Seniors if you have been accepted to a university (or universities) we want to celebrate with you! Come and bring your acceptance letter to the guidance office so we can make a copy of it! Ms. Springer will be using them for a project later on in the year!!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Schedule Changes
**Students the last day to get your schedule changed for the second nine weeks is Monday, October 20, 2014. Please note that after Monday you will no longer be able to change your schedule.
**For spring semester schedule changes, you may come to the counselor's office starting in December to discuss potential second semester changes.
**For spring semester schedule changes, you may come to the counselor's office starting in December to discuss potential second semester changes.
We've Got Mail!
Students if you come into the counselor's office and we are unable to meet with you immediately, please leave us a note in our mailbox. The mailbox is located right outside of our conference room. We check our mailbox frequently throughout the day. Once we get your note we will send you a slip to class that will allow you to come and see us!
**On the yellow notecards beside the mailbox be sure to leave your first and last name, date, and the reason you came in to see one of us!!
**On the yellow notecards beside the mailbox be sure to leave your first and last name, date, and the reason you came in to see one of us!!
Scholarship Opportunity
Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship Program
-$7,000 Scholarships Awarded to 5 Mississippi students
-Funded through the generosity of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation
- 5 are guaranteed to Mississippi students
The Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Mississippi who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. The deadline is October 25, 2014.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Mississippi; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
-$7,000 Scholarships Awarded to 5 Mississippi students
-Funded through the generosity of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation
- 5 are guaranteed to Mississippi students
The Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Mississippi who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. The deadline is October 25, 2014.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Mississippi; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Monday, September 15, 2014
NCAA Eligibility Newsletter
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Meeting with the counselors...
To make sure that your appointment is efficient and we can meet all of your needs, please send us an email and we will be more than happy to schedule a time for you to come and talk with us!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Get2College introduces a "Parent Series"
Get2College is conducting a "Parent Series" for the 2014-2015 school year!
**Space is limited in each of these sessions. To register, parents may call 662-349-2789 and speak with Jackie or email her at jhannaman@get2college.org
September 25- College Admissions 101 (Parents of High School Students)
October 16- Financial Aid 101(Parents of High School Students)
November 6- Testing 101 (Parents of High School Students)
December 4- Writing 101(Parents of High School Students)
January 15- Selective Programs 101 (Parents of High School Sophomores and Juniors)
February 12- FAFSA 101 (Parents of High School Seniors)
March 5- Scheduling 101 (Parents of Rising High School Students)
April 23- Transitioning to College 101 (Parents of High School Seniors)
** The Get2College Center is located in Deerchase Office Park at 5699 Getwell Road, Building H, Suite 3; Southaven, MS 38672
**Space is limited in each of these sessions. To register, parents may call 662-349-2789 and speak with Jackie or email her at jhannaman@get2college.org
September 25- College Admissions 101 (Parents of High School Students)
October 16- Financial Aid 101(Parents of High School Students)
November 6- Testing 101 (Parents of High School Students)
December 4- Writing 101(Parents of High School Students)
January 15- Selective Programs 101 (Parents of High School Sophomores and Juniors)
February 12- FAFSA 101 (Parents of High School Seniors)
March 5- Scheduling 101 (Parents of Rising High School Students)
April 23- Transitioning to College 101 (Parents of High School Seniors)
** The Get2College Center is located in Deerchase Office Park at 5699 Getwell Road, Building H, Suite 3; Southaven, MS 38672
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Upcoming College Information
**If you have a question about registering or signing up for an event that is listed below you can contact Ms. Springer at lauren.springer@dcsms.org
If you are interested in gaining information about Brown University, Columbia, Cornell, Rice or the University of Chicago, and information session will be held Wednesday, September 10 in Memphis.
If you are interested in gaining more information about Duke University, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn State, or Stanford, and information session will be held Wednesday, September 17 in Memphis.
The Desoto County College Fair will take place Monday, September 22 at Southaven High School.
Students of all grades are invited to attend and get some great college information.
Seniors who have scored 29 and above on their ACTs are invited to attend Eminent Scholars Day at Mississippi State University on Monday, September 29. Registration information is available in the counselor's office.
The Memphis Area College Fair will take place on Monday, September 29 at the Memphis Agricenter.
If you are interested in attending Tulane University, a representative will be in Memphis on Monday, September 29.
Ole Miss is hosting a college visit day Saturday, October 11.
Mississippi State University will be hosting two fall visit days, October 13 and 27.
If you are interested in attending Washington University in St. Louis, a representative will be in Memphis on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are interested in attending one of America's prestigious military academies or a university ROTC program, make plans to attend Academy Day on September 20 in Tupelo.
If you are interested in gaining information about Brown University, Columbia, Cornell, Rice or the University of Chicago, and information session will be held Wednesday, September 10 in Memphis.
If you are interested in gaining more information about Duke University, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn State, or Stanford, and information session will be held Wednesday, September 17 in Memphis.
The Desoto County College Fair will take place Monday, September 22 at Southaven High School.
Students of all grades are invited to attend and get some great college information.
Seniors who have scored 29 and above on their ACTs are invited to attend Eminent Scholars Day at Mississippi State University on Monday, September 29. Registration information is available in the counselor's office.
The Memphis Area College Fair will take place on Monday, September 29 at the Memphis Agricenter.
If you are interested in attending Tulane University, a representative will be in Memphis on Monday, September 29.
Ole Miss is hosting a college visit day Saturday, October 11.
Mississippi State University will be hosting two fall visit days, October 13 and 27.
If you are interested in attending Washington University in St. Louis, a representative will be in Memphis on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are interested in attending one of America's prestigious military academies or a university ROTC program, make plans to attend Academy Day on September 20 in Tupelo.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday Night Lights...
Congratulations to our football team on a huge victory against Lewisburg last night!!! We are so proud of you guys!!!
Friday, August 22, 2014
Dates to remember in September....
The Desoto County College Fair will be held this year at Southaven High School on Monday September 22 from 5:00-7:30. This will be a great opportunity to meet with college recruiters to discuss what all their schools have to offer!
DCHS Senior Night will be on Monday September 29. Seniors, it is very important that you and your parents come to this event. A representative from the Get2College center will be here to share tons of valuable information .This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your parents to ask questions about senior year!
Juniors and Seniors: If you or your parents would like to meet with Ms. Springer to discuss scholarships and college information you can set up an appointment with her through email. Her email address is lauren.springer@dcsms.org
DCHS Senior Night will be on Monday September 29. Seniors, it is very important that you and your parents come to this event. A representative from the Get2College center will be here to share tons of valuable information .This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your parents to ask questions about senior year!
Juniors and Seniors: If you or your parents would like to meet with Ms. Springer to discuss scholarships and college information you can set up an appointment with her through email. Her email address is lauren.springer@dcsms.org
Friday, August 15, 2014
Stay Connected!
Follow us on twitter at DCounselors to stay connected with events and important updates throughout the year!
Open House
Don't forget to come to Open House on Tuesday, August 19th from 5:30-7:00!
This will be a great opportunity for you and your parents to meet the teachers, counselors, and administrators!
This will be a great opportunity for you and your parents to meet the teachers, counselors, and administrators!
Who is my counselor?
We have two new counselors to welcome to the DeSoto Central family this year!
Ms. Aguilar will be the new counselor for the 9th grade students. Her email address is kay.aguilar@dcsms.org and her extension is 103.
Ms. Aguilar will be the new counselor for the 9th grade students. Her email address is kay.aguilar@dcsms.org and her extension is 103.
Meghan Vaughan will be the new counselor for the 10th grade students. Her email is meghan.vaughan@dcsms.org and her extension is 101.
Lauren Springer is returning as the counselor for the 11th and 12th grade students. Her email is lauren.springer@dcsms.org and her extension is 102.
Lauren Springer is returning as the counselor for the 11th and 12th grade students. Her email is lauren.springer@dcsms.org and her extension is 102.
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