We hope everyone had a restful and wonderful winter break. The end of 1st semester is coming quickly. As of today there only 87 school days for seniors! It is so important to stay focused and motivated.

 

FINALS SCHEDULE

The schedule will be as follows:

January 17th Period 1 - 8:15-9:15; Period 4 9:30-10:30; Period 7 10:45-11:45.

January 18th Period 2 8:15-9:15; Period 5 9:30-10:30

January 19th Period 3 8:15-9:15; Period 6 9:30-10:30

 

SENIOR PORTFOLIOS

Senior portfolio has been embedded in Monday advisory. This is a requirement to graduate. Seniors, it is important that you attend. Please see your advisory teacher for more details.

 

APPRECIATION
Seniors, please be sure to send a "Thank you" to staff who supported your application efforts by writing a letter of recommendation.

 

NEED A TRANSCRIPT?
If you need a transcript, please come by the Post-Secondary Center (counseling office) and complete a transcript request. Please give two weeks’ notice so that we can ensure that your transcripts arrive in a timely manner.

 

SENDING TEST SCORES
Students are responsible for sending in SAT or ACT test scores to all
colleges. Log on to the student account at Collegeboard.org (SAT) or ACT.org (ACT) and request official scores be sent to complete the college application process.

 

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

 

DEF Scholarships are open for applications (See scholarship list below)

 

The Durango Education Foundation offers scholarships with various criteria and award amounts from $1,000 to $10,000, to seniors graduating from Durango 9-R high schools (Connections Academy online students by special invitation only). The deadline to apply is February 1, 2018 and
notifications will be made later that month. Criteria documents are available from counselors at DHS and Big Picture High School, online at www.durangoeducationfoundation.org (What We Fund – Scholarships), or by contacting the Foundation at (970) 385-1491.

 

SCHOLARSHIP LIST

The following scholarships are available in the counseling office. (New scholarships are in bold)

 

White Rose Scholarship Foundation $ varies - January 17th

2018 CCHS/CR Scholarship $1500 - January 29th

Coolidge Presidential Scholarship – Full Ride (tuition/room/board/expenses) – Jan. 24th

Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship $1620 - Deadline

Feb. 1st

DEF Mary Ruth Bowman Boy’s Swimming Scholarship ($1200) - Feb. 1

DEF Brinton Family Girl’s Swimming Scholarship (open also to Animas High School students) ($1,000) – Feb. 1

DEF Tom and Ann Hartney Scholarship ($1000) - Feb. 1

DEF MMRAC Scholarship ($1,000, renewable for second year, school exception with DEF/donor approval) - Feb. 1

DEF Newbold Family Scholarship i ($1000) - Feb. 1

DEF Newbold Family Scholarship II ($2000) - Feb. 1

DEF Sachs Construction LLC ($1000) - Feb 1

DEF Zink Family Scholarship ($2,000) – Feb 1

DAR Lillian and Arthur Dunn - February 15th

DAR Enid Griswald Memorial Scholarship - February 15th

DAR The Nursing School Scholarships - February 15th

DAR Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship - February 15th

DAR Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American
History Scholarship - February 15th

DAR Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship - February 15th

DAR Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship - February 15th

DAR Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship - February 15th

First United Methodist Scholarship - $ Varies – Mar. 15th

Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter Scholarship
- $500-$1000 – Mar. 30th

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund (JMSMSF) $2500 - Mar. 31st

 

Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Rachel Colsman - Senior Academic Advisor

Katie Brandau - Senior Counselor