1. Advisory

2.  What do you want to do after you get out of high school?  Do you think college is an option?

3.  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. 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 www.knowhow2go.org

4.  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?

5.  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.

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

7.  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.

8.  Support during high school to encourage attendance and grades  Field trips  Assistance in the completion of applications, scholarships, and financial aid paperwork  Career Exploration

9.  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.

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

11.  Click on the following link to take a college quiz. Click on the following link to take a college quiz.  http://www.knowhow2go.org/middle_quiz.php http://www.knowhow2go.org/middle_quiz.php  You may have to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on college quiz.

12.  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.

13.  Go back to the following website and explore the site. (especially the middle school section)  www.knowhow2go.org www.knowhow2go.org