VIRTUAL POSTSECONDARY READINESS EXPO October 4 - 15, 2021

PSR EXPO LINK

To prepare DCSD students for postsecondary success, DCSD’s Postsecondary Readiness Department is hosting a Virtual Postsecondary Readiness Expo for all DCSD students. Students will have the opportunity to visit virtually with representatives within specific industries or fields to learn about career pathways and postsecondary options.

Virtual presentations with industry professionals from specific pathways will be scheduled with CTE Teachers to provide access for students while in class. Times and links to these sessions will be located in the “Industry Presentations” tab on the Expo.

If you would like additional information on this event, please contact Kathy Frommer, PSR WBL Specialist, at kfrommer@dcsdk12.org.

Again, this year, Lesa Briggs with K-12 Outreach and Financial Literacy Wellness at CU Denver wants to continue to support high school counselors, students and their parents as they begin the admission and financial aid processes. To ensure you are getting the right answers to your financial aid and FAFSA questions, please plan to attend one of the upcoming Virtual Financial Aid & Literacy events. These workshop events are very informative and will be focused on helping with completing the FAFSA application and with navigating the financial aid office process and requirements.

Counselors: The 2022-23 FAFSA will be available on and after October 1 at https://studentaid.gov for your current high school seniors. Please share this link and the upcoming events with your students and parents. Students (and parents) in all stages of the financial aid process will benefit and are welcome to attend.

TO REGISTER, Please select your session HERE. The event’s Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Be well,

M. Lesa Briggs, K-12 Outreach
Financial Literacy Wellness Outreach
University of Colorado Denver
303-315-1833 (office)
Lesa.Briggs@UCDenver.edu

Hello, students-

The Boettcher Foundation is hosting webinars on “Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships.” During these webinars we will go over how students can “ACE” their college and scholarship applications, including tips on how to make their applications stand out. You can register to attend one of the webinars by clicking on the link below and selecting the date you wish to attend*:

Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Fall Webinars

The webinars are scheduled as follows (you only need to attend one, as the same information will be presented during each webinar):

• Thursday, September 30 (5-6 p.m.)
• Wednesday, October 6 (12-1 p.m.)
• Saturday, October 9 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
• Tuesday, October 12 (5-6 p.m.)
  

*Because our Zoom attendee number is limited, please only register if you will be able to watch the webinar during the scheduled date and time. If you cannot attend any of these webinars, you can still access an abbreviated version of the presentation via a video on the FAQs and Resources page of our website (located under the question asking if the Boettcher Foundation provides resources on how to be competitive in a scholarship application).

We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the Boettcher Scholarship.

Counselors are wrapping up all senior meetings. IF you haven't gotten to seen your counselor please check your email. You HAVE been scheduled to meet with your counselor to check graduation status and post-grad plans.

• You must be a senior.

• You must be on track to graduate.

• You must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

• The course must work with your schedule.

• You must be interested in pursuing ONE of four ACC Pathways: Technology, Health, Math/Science, Business.

• You can only take ONE class.

• You must select the course from the identified Pathway.

• Some courses do have additional prerequisites - see Pathway form or ask your counselor.

• Application deadline is October 6th.

If you are interested, please see your counselor to discuss this opportunity in greater detail.

AllHealth Network Colorado Spirit Program invites you to sign up for a FREE 2-hour Psychological First Aid Training. Attendees will learn how to:

1) Support safety

2) Listen

3) Comfort

4) Connect

5) Instill hope All sessions are remote. Learn more here: https://signupgenius.com/go/9040b4baea7

Your social security number and driver's license, and/or alien registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen. Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. Your parents income tax returns, W-2 forms and 1040 forms if you're a dependent.

Counselors will be hosting an Open Lab. in the library computer room FOR ALL YOUR POST-GRAD QUESTIONS. Naviance help, applications, FASFA and MORE!!!

DURING AA 10:00-11:00.

Sept. 9th

Sept. 23rd

Oct. 4th

Oct. 8th

Oct. 12th

Oct 14th

FREE APPLICATION WEEK IS FALL BREAK OCT 19th to 21st. GET PREPARED TO GET YOUR APPLICATION IN BY STOPPING BY!

DCHS is hosting a College Fair with over 50 Colleges/Universities from across the US to visit with our Seniors to help them with their questions on admissions, figure out a "right fit", find a college/university, and answer any questions they may have. The College Fair is brought to you by your fabulous Counseling Department at DCHS and the Colorado Council of High School and College Relations. Please plan to bring your Seniors (or your class (if you have a mixed class with Seniors in it)) down to the North Gym from 9:30-10:30 AM on 9/29/21 to visit with the college representatives. This is a fabulous opportunity for our students. They won’t want to miss it! To make things easier and go smoothly, please have your students sign up for a barcode that they can store in the photo area of their phones. This barcode will allow them to give colleges their information quickly and easily with just a scan and they won't have to fill out forms in the gym. It takes 5 minutes to sign up: https://coloradocouncil.swoogo.com/registration/begin

We are excited to announce that the online application for the Daniels Scholarship Program will be open from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. MST!

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor’s degree that helps them build a successful career and rewarding life. Daniels Scholars demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Bill Daniels would also want his scholars to be proud Americans who value our free enterprise system and are prepared to give the world their very best shot.

The Daniels Scholarship Program offers a four-year college scholarship that provides financial and personal support focused on helping Daniels Scholars succeed in college, and in life. The scholarship is unique to each student and varies depending on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited college or university in the United States.

Below is a list of eligibility requirements:

• Be a graduating high school senior in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.
• Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Earn a minimum 3.0 high school GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
• Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required). All scores must come from a single test. Super scoring is not accepted.
• The applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $85,000 or less on the 2020 tax return on which the applicant appears. For claimed dependents beyond the applicant, there is an allowance for an additional $5,000 for each dependent or $15,000 for each additional dependent in college full-time.

For full details on the scholarship and to apply, visit our website at DanielsFund.org/Scholarships. On our website, you will also find answers to frequently asked questions and additional promotional materials that can be downloaded and shared.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

High school seniors, apply here! The application will be open until October 31, 2021, at 5pm Eastern.

Register for a live webinar to learn more about the application process.

Support the Buffs and your local school foundation. Discounted tickets starting at $25, with $5 from every ticket going back to Douglas County Schools in a fundraising effort. Join us for either or both games. For more information regarding group outings, fundraisers, or other CU events, please contact Andrew Dardaris at 303-492-6210 or andrew.dardaris@colorado.edu.

Tuesday, September 21

3:30pm to 5pm

Prepare For A New Day by journaling emotions, thoughts, and future plans online with our clinician, Jenny Robbins, LPCC.

The benefits of writing and journaling can help with symptoms of trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.

Researchers found that there is an increase in overall self-care from writing.

4 week series. Wednesdays

5pm to 6pm

September 15th thru October 6th

Embrace Where You Are through our upcoming gentle yoga series.

In these classes: You will focus on slowing down any mental activity, bring ease to the breath, and tune into the nervous system’s vast healing capacity.

This class is for anyone looking to unwind and connect deeply with their innermost resources of breath and awareness.

Below is the information for next month’s 2021 Youth Congress. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND!

To register go to:

https://rb.gy/fabd51

Students, grades 9 – 12, are invited to attend Youth Congress, on October 25th, 2021, 9AM – 1PM, at The Highlands Ranch Mansion. This year, we will have space for #60 youth. Reserve your spot today!

What is Youth Congress?
It’s an event where adult leaders work with youth on issues that affect the lives of Douglas County youth. Short video: https://youtu.be/F_cniE5oJMg

Requirements and considerations for youth participation:

• Must be in the 9th-12th grade living in Douglas County
• Parent/guardian permission required to attend
• Name, age, school, contact phone, and email for participant and parent/guardian required
• Lunch will be provided
• Participants will receive 5.0 hours of community service
• Excused absence

Topics this year; each topic was submitted by Douglas County Youth:

1. What do YOU want your parents to know more about? Sleep hygiene? School/Life balance? How do we get this info. to them?

2. SRO’s – how does one become a SRO? What training do they undergo?

3. Classes re: mental health for youth and teachers. If there cannot be a DCSD class, how do we share mental health information and resources? Could the community offer classes? Would youth attend?

4. RE: focus on being proactive and not just crisis focused: Counselors at Rec Centers and Libraries? Would youth go?

5. Youth leaders are needed; how we get YOU to the table? We need your voice on many established Boards and Committees, how do we make that happen?

6. Youth mental health groups present to leaders in Douglas County. TAB from the Aspen Effect, SAG’s mental health sub cmte

Please contact Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.814.5327 or e-mail at malston@douglas.co.us

Sample Agenda:

- 9AM check in
– Meet your Elected Officials
– Speaker
– Break out into six groups
– Lunch
– Presentations by Workgroups and discussion with Elected Officials
– Conclusion

Tour of the Mansion will be available following the presentations.

Youth Congress is a project of the Douglas County Youth Initiative, in partnership with the Douglas County Partnership of Governments