By: Crystal Frigo, Post-Grad Secretary
What’s on the Calendar?
Course Selection is coming! Counselors will be in classrooms the week of February 6th to talk to students about choosing their classes for next year. Students are welcome to set an appointment with their counselor if they have any questions or if they would like to have a more in-depth conversation about what classes will help them meet their big picture. Please have them come down to the Counseling Office to make an appointment. Scholarships The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) currently distributes more than $24,500 in scholarships to deserving D’Evelyn Seniors at the annual Senior Awards Banquet each Spring. To learn more about the scholarships offered and the application process, review the scholarship page on the DEF website. Dennison Eagle Community PTA Scholarship: $1000 awarded to 2 seniors. Students must have attended Dennison Elementary School. Application criteria and instructions can be found here. The application deadline is April 1. Naviance Scholarship Research: Go under the College tab, Scholarship match. Narrow down the search “Scholarship LIST”. Add scholarships you are interested in to the “Scholarship Applications”. Scholarship Research: Contact your school's financial aid offices to ask what scholarships they offer (merit or major based). Contact businesses, corporations, and volunteer organizations with whom you have a relationship to see what they offer. Opportunities and Resources Real Estate Broker RE/MAX – hiring a high school student with good computer skills for $18/hr. Approximately 15 hours per week. Call Jay Longmire at 303-909-4308 located on Bowles and Wadsworth. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State: A week-long civic engagement program that is nationally recognized and provides an amazing opportunity for junior girls to enhance their college applications. Hosted at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling from June 15 - 20. Apply by May 15. American Legion Colorado Boys State: High School Juniors will experience real life creating and operating their own cities, counties, and state governments. Hosted at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling from June 4 - 10. Apply by May 1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) – Frontiers Residential Summer Program: application opens January 17, 2023, for 10th - 12th-grade students to explore topics in STEM and the humanities. Students around the globe come together to experience college life. Sessions are July 9 - 21 and July 23 - August 4. Tuition is $3,595. Girls Lead the Way – STEM & Leadership Conference: Saturday, February 4 from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm at the Colorado School of Mines, Green Center 924 16th St., Golden, CO 80401. The cost is $30 and registration closes on January 25. St. Albans School of Public Service Summer Programs in Washington D.C. This program is for High School Seniors interested in politics, government, and public service, or who have taken part in Model UN, debate, or mock trials. The curriculum is built around case studies, many from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard; mini-courses in economics, and public speaking. This residential program provides dormitories on campus and runs from June 25 to July 22. Apply by March 1. CU Denver LYNX National Arts and Media Camps: The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music.
CU Denver College of Arts and Media Visit Opportunities: Meis Open House Dates and Audition Dates: 2/3/23, 2/24/23, and 3/10/23. Email Ms. Crystal for more information. Birch Psychology: Group teen therapy sessions for teens struggling with frequent mood swings, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and coping skills. Sessions are on Tuesdays starting in February. To learn more and enroll contact via phone at 303-834-1026 or email at [email protected] Birch Psychology is located at 950 Logan Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80203 New Foundation Counseling provides trauma-focused therapy, specializing in teens and the LGBTQ+ community. Their new location is close to D’Evelyn. Contact information: New Foundation Counseling 2255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200. 720-996-1340 or [email protected]. Therapists have availability and accept Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid. College Application Affordability Toolkit: This link has resources about financial aid, FAFSA loans, and scholarships. Essay/Editing help for Scholarship and College Applications. Emily Smith (recent D'Evelyn graduate) has a freelance editing business, "Wordsmith Services". Emily has experience with the application process for both scholarships and colleges. For a nominal fee of $2 a page (generally) and quick turnaround times, she can help to provide you with editing, proofreading, and clear communication. Email Emily at [email protected]. Comments are closed.
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