Here is a brief listing of the different types of colleges you could attend:

1. Public Universities - generally, these provide the greatest variety of programs.
2. Private Colleges/Universities - generally have smaller classes and greater access to faculty.
3. Career and Trade Schools - offer a fast track to a career.
4. Public Two-year colleges - offer education through community and technical avenues.
5. Distance Learning - lets you take courses without the traditional on-campus experience.

Applying to a college

1. Pick 3 to 5 schools that interest you.
2. Get an application for admission from the school's website or office of admissions.
3. Complete and return the application with all necessary materials that must go with it.
4. Have your transcript sent to the school.
5. Get a housing application if you're living on campus.
6. Find out what tests are required and the deadlines for submitting your scores.
7. If you have questions ask your parents, guidance counselor, or an admissions director.

 College Announcements & Open House

DCHS Seniors please try to sign up at least one day in advance in the Guidance Office to be dismissed from class and attend the meeting. The following are scheduled:

Date

College/Meeting

Location

Time

Thursday, September 23, 2010	Bellarmine University	DCHS Library	10:00
Thursday, September 23, 2010	Centre College	DCHS Library	8:15
Friday, September 24, 2010	Eastern Kentucky University	DCHS Library	11:00
Monday, September 27, 2010	Transylvania University	DCHS Library	10:30
Thursday, September 30, 2010	ELITE - Student Athletes	OHS - Library	6:00
Tuesday, October 05, 2010	University of Louisville	DCHS Library	8:30
Thursday, October 07, 2010	Western Kentucky University-Owensboro Open House	WKU - Owensboro	6:30
Monday, October 25, 2010	Paying for College 101	Cafeteria	6:00
Tuesday, October 26, 2010	Jostens - Class of 2011 products	Advocates
Tuesday, October 26, 2010	Junior Parent Night	Auditorium	6:00
Tuesday, October 26, 2010	Georgetown College	DCHS Library	9:00
Tuesday, October 26, 2010	Murray State University	DCHS Library	10:30
Thursday, October 28, 2010	Kentucky State University	DCHS Library	11:00
Thursday, October 28, 2010	University of Kentucky	DCHS Library	10:00
Thursday, November 04, 2010	University of Louisville "On-Site Admissions"	Conference room	8:30-11:30
Friday, November 05, 2010	Registration deadline for December ACT Test	www.actstudent.org to register
Thursday, November 11, 2010	Clep Testing at WKU-O	WKU-O
Friday, December 10, 2010	University of Louisville Preview Day	U of L Campus
Friday, January 07, 2011	Registration deadline for February ACT Test	www.actstudent.org to register
Tuesday, January 11, 2011	Financial Aid Workshop (FAFSA)	Cafeteria	6:00
Friday, March 04, 2011	Registration deadline for April ACT Test	www.actstudent.org to register
Thursday, May 05, 2011	Senior Awards Night	Auditorium	6:00
Friday, May 06, 2011	Registration deadline for June ACT Test	www.actstudent.org to register

 

The colleges listed above have set up times to meet with seniors who are interested in attending that school.  If you would like to meet with a representative from that school and discuss admissions and scholarship opportunities, please do so in the guidance office at least ONE day in advance.

 

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OCTC Information

PARENTS OF OWENSBORO TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS:

If you have a student who attends Owensboro Technical College, either at the Owensboro or Daviess County campus, and your child should miss school, please call Cindy Hudson (852-7300) or Sue Koett (852-7305) at Daviess County High School to explain why your student has missed. A description of the process parents should follow is listed on page 18 of the student agenda book.

Records of absenteeism for vocational school students are kept at both schools, and both schools should be notified if a student is absent. Please realize that a high rate of absenteeism may require that the student be removed from the vocational program.

Absenteeism at Owensboro Technical College affects the ability of students to receive test exemptions at Daviess County High School.

Students who are tardy to vocational school will receive the same consequences as students who are tardy to any class. The consequences are listed on page 19 of the student agenda book. Please note that these rules apply

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SNAP!   Since last fall KCTCS has been using a Web portal for faculty, staff, students and others to sign up for SMS text messages. This method worked so great that our vendor School Messenger has worked with us and implemented a new Web site for KCTCS folks to Opt-In.   You might say it is a “snappier”  SNAP since in addition to SMS text, you can now receive SNAP messages to your e-mail, as well as to your regular phone (or cell phone). Although this site has not yet received its’ “official” kick off for our students, we are encouraging all staff and faculty to go to the new site and register. Please register EVEN if you signed up previously with the old site (you will not receive duplicate messages by reregistering for SMS text messaging).     If you are signed up on the old site you will not receive two SMS text messages.  We are working with your college SNAP technical staff  so once you complete this registration and verifications process you will receive an e-mail.  And if you signed up you will get SMS text and if you wanted,  a voice call and even an e-mail to an alternate address.        Attached is the documentation for the registration process.  Once you complete the registration and verifications process you will receive an e-mail confirming your registration.  After the process is complete you will receive SNAP messages according to your selection – SMS text, e-mail, and/or voice to phone.  If you need assistance please contact your local technical support staff.   Thank you for participating in SNAP!

Click here to find out how to sign up for SNAP!!