advisory. what do you want to do after you get out of high school? do you think college is an...

DEF AND QUEST

Advisory

DO YOU THINK COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE? What do you want to do after you get

out of high school?

Do you think college is an option?

COLLEGE IS AN OPTION

Click on the link below and then watch some of the success stories. You must click on success stories and then pick a few to show.

www.knowhow2go.org

What were some of the challenges these students had in going to college?

What are some of the challenges you have to going to college?

QUEST AND DEF

Did you know that if you go to high school in Dumas for all four years you can have two years of college at Amarillo College paid for?

Pay attention to the following information to find out how.

DEF

Dumas Education Foundation is local organization that provides scholarships to local students.

QUEST

Quest is a scholarship program guaranteeing access to a college education for every qualifying Dumas High School student.

This program pays tuition, books and fees for up to 66 semester hours at Amarillo College Moore County Campus.

QUEST ACTIVITIES:

Support during high school to encourage attendance and grades

Field trips Assistance in the completion of

applications, scholarships, and financial aid paperwork

Career Exploration

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Maintain an 80 average over a period of 4 years.

95% attendance average over a period of 4 years.

No office referrals Must meet all graduation requirements

and graduate from DHS Sign up at the DHS counselors office.

Wouldn’t it be great to have two years of college for free?

Click on the following link to take a college quiz.

http://www.knowhow2go.org/middle_quiz.php

You may have to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on college quiz.

Even if you don’t have a lot of money or don’t have straight A’s you can go to college.

Remember you can go to college. Everyone can.

And, if you participate in QUEST in high school, two years can be free.

Go back to the following website and explore the site. (especially the middle school section)

www.knowhow2go.org