Interested in Dual Enrollment through Daytona State College? 

https://www.daytonastate.edu/advising/deaeandged.html

Seniors will register for Bright Futures through Econ/Gov’t classes.

Schedule

Monday, October 19- Ms. Brinkmann’s classes

Friday, October 23- Mr. Dowdell’s classes

Monday, October 26- Mrs. Dorcy’s classes

Tuesday, October 27- Mr. Neisler’s classes

Wednesday, October 28- Dual Enrolled students, or students who miss their registration day are invited to register during BOTH lunches in the DHS Media Center.    Please complete the RSVP:

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The college application season is an exciting time for seniors and one of the most important steps in this process is completing your FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The FAFSA is essential for determing student financial aid eligiblity. The earlier a student completes the FAFSA the better off they will be for qualifying for aid.  The FAFSA opens on October 1.   Students who complete their FAFSA and return a copy of their completion confimation sheets by the end of October will be eligible for a drawing to win a college shirt of their choice.  Completion confirmation forms can be turned in at the dean's office, media center, front office, or student services.   The drawing will take place on Friday, October 30 and winners will be announced at the end of the day.   

Admissions Updates

Testing Information
While not much has changed, there are a few updates we want to share. The question of whether UF will be test optional this year is one we have heard a lot. In Florida, it is the Board of Governors for the State University System (SUS) that sets policy on test score requirements for all Florida public universities. We are aware of concerns students and families have regarding the inability to take the ACT or SAT given the COVID-19 pandemic, and those concerns have been passed along to the Board. At this point, the Board has not indicated it will make any changes to the testing requirements, and all 12 schools in the SUS will require test scores for admission. We continue to monitor the situation, and will update you immediately if the Board makes any changes to the testing policy.

Deadlines
As of now, our deadlines remain essentially the same: November 1 is the priority application deadline and December 1 is the Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) deadline.

A small change has been made regarding the test score deadline: December 15 is now the date by which students must request their scores be sent to UF. Taking the SAT on December 5 or the ACT on December 12 will meet this deadline provided that students request scores be sent by December 15. 

The FAFSA no longer has a deadline of December 15, though we strongly encourage students to submit the FAFSA as early as possible after it opens on October 1.

Virtual Fall Recruitment

In-person campus visits have been suspended indefinitely. However, we are currently offering virtual visit options for prospective students:

• Virtual Information Sessions offer a chance to learn more about our community and the opportunities that make UF a great college experience at an affordable price. The sessions will feature a presentation by one of our admissions officers with information about the University of Florida and our application process, followed by a live Q&A session. Sessions are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• UF Student Experience Q&A gives students the opportunity to learn about life as a UF student, academics and the unforgettable experience of being a Gator. The session will feature current students discussing their different paths and experiences, followed by a live Q&A. Sessions are available Tuesday and Thursday.

The admission officer for your area is also available to schedule a virtual visit at your school. If you have not already been contacted about this, please feel free to reach out to your representative, or email [email protected]. If you have a virtual fair that you would like UF to attend, you can request a rep via [email protected]. 

Lombardi and Stamps Scholarship Applications Now Open

If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity you will need to contact Mrs. Nehrig at [email protected] 

Nomination Deadline: November 16, 2020

The Honors Program is looking for creative, forward-thinking individuals with an interest in global issues and a willingness to learn and study outside of their comfort zone. Lombardi and Stamps Scholars prepare to make a positive difference in their academic and professional communities by interacting with students and faculty members from a variety of academic disciplines throughout their undergraduate careers.

Applicants must be on track to graduate high school in spring 2021, or be a 2020 graduate who has not matriculated at a post-secondary institution in the previous year. Students must be nominated by their high school administration. High schools may nominate up to two students. 

Note that admission to the University of Florida and the Honors Program is a separate process. The deadline to apply for admission is November 1, 2020.