"When Someone Does Something Good, Applaud! You Will Make Two People Happy." ~Samuel Goldwyn |
~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 |
09/08/2010 "Actions Express Priorities." 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. _____________________________________________________ Code of the West Principle: "Live Each Day With Courage" Quality: Courage and Wisdom -------------------------------------------------------------- ASVAB Test Will Be On 10/4/2010 At 8:30 In Coach Polvado's Room For All Juniors! AP Testing: (Added 9/1/2010) Tuesday May 3, 2011=AP Spanish Wedbesday May 4, 2011=AP Calculus ~Thank You~ ----------------------------------------------------------- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COWBOY PRIDE NEVER DIES! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _____________________________________________________ Dual Credit For Fall 2010 Attention Parents and Students: As per the DC contract, you are responsible for purchasing your textbooks needed for DC as well as all tuition costs. These may be purchased or rented. SWTJC Uvalde Book Store:(830) 591-7270 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-4 One Rental Link: (There are others) www.campusbookrentals.com All Students Must Meet Eligibility Requirements Prior To Attending Classes
~HELPFUL LINKS~ Adventures In Education (FAFSA assistance/scholarship location/financial aid calendar with important dates) Mapping Your Future (A great resource for parents and students for planning and funding your higher education, including budgets and calculators for finanicial management) National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs (A nationwide network of guaranty agencies, lenders, schools and other organizations involved in the Federal Family Education Loan Program) The U.S. Department of Education (ED) ED serves as a clearinghouse on all educational matters www.applytexas.org Senior Students You Should Have Completed This By Now! (FAFSA assistance/financial aid calendar) & 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 a really neat site! _________________________________________ Cowboy Spirit Never Dies! SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION D'HANIS SCHOOL CODE:441-985
For free ASVAB practice! -------------------------------------------------- Free Scholarship Search Sites: *Hispanic Scholarship Fund Information* : www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx
-------------------------------------------------------------- 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! PSAT Testing Will Take Place On Wednesday October 13, 2010 Here On Campus. Juniors Will Be Taking This Test. I have student guides in my office.This Is The Only Way Students May Be Identified As A National Merit Scholar, Which Is An Advanced Measure! Last Year The Cost Was $13.00 Per Student,(I haven't received word of any price changes) Payable In Advace. If Paying By Check Please Make It Payable To The School. AP Testing-May 3, (Spanish) May 4, (Calculus)-Register and pre pay required. Register for the ACT @ www.ACT.org PRACTICE TESTS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE!! ACT TESTING DATES 2010/2011 September 11-Deadline August 6 October 23-Deadline September 17 December 11-Deadline November 5 February 12-Deadline January 7 April 9-Deadline March 4 June 11-Deadline May 6 Register for the SAT test @ www.collegeboard.com Don't forget that credit or debit card and school code! " |
