Class of 2017 Info
Mrs. Irving A – K lirving@duncanvilleisd.org
Mrs. Knight L – Z tknight@duncanvilleisd.org
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Important People to Know
• Comm. Service
• Transcripts
• 11th Attendance
Mrs. Backus
Ms. James
Mrs. Kimple
Senior Office B165
Counseling Center A127
Junior Office B248
College/Scholarships/Fee Waivers
Mr. Elizondo
Go Center
Counselors
A-K
Mrs.Irving
L-Z
Mrs. Knight
Principals
Mr. Toynes
Ms.Antoine
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College/Scholarships/Fee Waivers
Mr. Elizondo
Go Center
Resources are available in the Go Center, including computers
containing software programs designed to help you with
college, career, financial aid and scholarship information.
Students may use the computers in the Go Center to register
for the SAT/ACT, NCAA, and college applications. The
college advisor is in the Go Center to help you.
A Scholarship File Cabinet is located in the Go Center with
paper copies of scholarships not posted on the internet and
sent to the school.
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Counselor Handbook
Important reference for you – keep and
refer to it throughout the year for test
dates, college planning and general
information.
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Graduation Requirements
• Students are required to earn 28.5 credits.
• Recommended Plan
• Distinguished Plan
• 4 Advanced Measures
• Community Service
• STAAR Tests
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State Testing
• STAAR/EOC assessments will be
given in Algebra 1, Biology, Eng 1,
Eng 2, and U.S. History.
• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
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PSAT
School wide testing day for ALL 11th graders
will be Wednesday October 14, 2015.
This test will be FREE for all 11th graders!
Your score will determine your eligibility for
National Merit Scholar Awards.
See Mr. Elizondo if you have any questions.
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College Planning:
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11 Grade
https://securemedia.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFut
ure-College-Planning-Calendar-Juniors.pdf
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NCAA Information
 See your coach or Mrs. Vehon (counseling
center) for questions and waivers for NCAA.
 https://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/
NCAA.jsp
 Make sure you keep your password for the
website. You will need it for future use.
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Looking Ahead
Register and take ACT/ SAT in the Spring
Meet with your counselor to discuss
credits, GPA, and class rank.
Search and apply for scholarships.
Search and apply for summer jobs,
internships, and volunteer experiences.
Schedule summer campus visits.
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SAT vs. ACT
SAT www.collegeboard.org
ACT www.actstudent.org
Offered 7 times per year
Offered 6 times per year
10 section exam: 3 Critical Reading, 3
Math, 3 Writing, 1Experimental
5 test exam: English, Math, Reading,
Science Reasoning, Writing (optional
depending on the school)
Math: Up to Geometry and Algebra 2
Math: Up to Trigonometry(Pre-Cal)
Penalty for wrong answers ¼ of a
point for each wrong answer on
multiple choice questions
No penalty for wrong answers
Score is 200-800 for each subject
Score is 1-36 for each test averaged
added together for a combined score of together for a composite score of 1-36,
600-2400, 2-12 points for essay.
2-12 points for writing test.
Requested score reports include scores
for EVERY SAT taken.
Students can choose which scores the
school will see.
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www.x2Vol.com
• All students are REQUIRED to complete 10 hours for
every year enrolled at Duncanville High School.
• You must create an account with x2vol.com in order to sign
up for community service opportunities
• Deborah Backus is the community service coordinator for
DHS if you have have any questions.
• DO NOT WAIT TO COMPLETE COMMUNITY
SERVICE!! YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE WITHOUT
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!!
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Useful Websites
Scholarships:
• scholarshipexperts.com
• scholarships.com
• careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch
Helpful college/major searches:
• careerexplorer.net
• youcango.collegeboard.org
College Search:
• cappex.com
• collegeweeklive.com
• collegefortexans.com
• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• www.utexas.edu/world/
*this lists all the colleges/universities in the U.S.
Additional Sites:
• princetonreview.com
• applytexas.org
• commonapp.org
• dcccd.edu
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? QUESTIONS?
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