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CCMR/Counseling Newsletter

College, Career & Military Readiness - January, 2025

CCMR/CounselingNewsletterCollege, Career & Military Readiness - January, 2025

VISION: The vision of DeSoto ISD is to inspire curiosity and consciousness, develop character, build courage and nurture compassion.



MISSION: The mission of DeSoto ISD is to ensure students, without exception, learn and grow at their highest levels.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Dallas County Promise
Dallas County Promise provide last-dollar tuition grants to high school seniors. The Promise scholarship covers the gap between financial aid and the cost of tuition for up to a time limit or the completion of a degree per institution.

Education is Freedom Education is Freedom

EIF Virtual Classes
Event Information

Master Class: FAFSA / TASFA Q&A

Students and Parents, are you wondering which financial aid application to complete? What is an FSA ID or Contributor? How to answer questions on this TXHB3 Graduation Requirement? Then join EIF, Wed, January 15 from 6-7pm. Register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eif-mc-fafsa-tasfa-qa-tickets-989205158257?aff=erelexpmlt


*Students must use the EIF App to get Master Class recordings, links to applications, official SAT/ACT sites, EIF Scholars information, mindfulness resources, and so much more!

When?

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities

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There are scholarships available for ALL grade levels. The CCMR department has compiled a list of scholarship opportunities that range from elementary to high school. It is never too early to start securing funds for college. View the listings below and start applying today!!

Senior Scholarship Bulletin
Junior Scholarship Bulletin
Sophomore Scholarship Bulletin
Freshman Scholarship Bulletin
Middle School Scholarship Bulletin
Elementary Scholarship Bulletin

Raise.Me Scholarship Opportunities (9th - 12th grades) Raise.Me Scholarship Opportunities (9th - 12th grades)

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Scholarships Made Simple

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How it works

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Five Easy Steps to Sign up

Share a Scholarship Opportunity
If you have a scholarship opportunity you would like posted on next month's scholarship bulletins, then select this button to complete the submission form.

Additional Scholarship Resources Additional Scholarship Resources

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SAT Testing Dates and Deadlines (2024-2025) - click here SAT Testing Dates and Deadlines (2024-2025) - click here

ACT Testing Dates and Deadlines (2024-2025) - click here ACT Testing Dates and Deadlines (2024-2025) - click here

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SAT Practice Tests

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ACT Practice Tests

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TSIA2 Practice Resources

Advanced Academics Information Advanced Academics Information

20 Helpful Websites to Assist Students in Preparing for the SAT and ACT Exams

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H2JzEulR2x7CtAjj_LFg2EDflPNn7-3X/view?usp=sharing

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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CTE Planning Guide

Students & parents can view the CTE Student Planning Guide to select courses for the 2025-2026 school year.

Counselors' Corner Counselors' Corner

Educational Planning: Schedule Your Advisement Session

Educational planning is a critical step in ensuring each student’s success on their academic journey. To support this process, our school counselors are conducting advisement sessions with students and parents in grades 5 through 11. During these sessions, we will work together to develop and update an individualized education plan tailored for postsecondary success.


The courses identified in each student’s educational plan will be utilized for the 2025–2026 course enrollments. To assist in this process, we’ve provided the 2025–2026 Course Catalogs. Please review the appropriate document linked below to explore the wide range of course options available.


We encourage you to contact your school counselor to schedule an advisement session and review this important information. These sessions are an invaluable opportunity to align your student’s academic choices with their long-term goals. We look forward to working with you!

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2025-2026 MS Course Catalog

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2025-2026 HS Course Catalog

GEAR UP Programs in DeSoto ISD GEAR UP Programs in DeSoto ISD

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College Driven GEAR UP Program Newsletter

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Next Generation GEAR UP Program Newsletter

December Highlights - College Driven GEARUP CCMR Programming December Highlights - College Driven GEARUP CCMR Programming

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Financial Reality Fair

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Financial Reality Fair

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Wind Down Wednesdays

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SneakerBall 2024

Parent Resources Parent Resources

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Graduation Toolkit

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Nine Easy Homework Help Tips Every Parent Should Know

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Parent Guides to Student Success

Parents Guide Contents (K-8 and High School)

The guides include:

  • Key items children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade.
  • Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning.
  • Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher.
  • Tips for planning for college and career (high school only).

  • https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/Parents-Guides-to-Student-Success

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