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DRIVER EDUCATION
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Durham School of the Arts will be offering its first Driver Education class this year starting Monday November 2nd until Friday November 13th. The class will go from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday for two weeks. The class will be held in room G012. Sign-up will start at 12:01am on October 19th on DPS webpage under driver education. The class is open to any public school student, Durham private schools and students who live in Durham County. If you have any questions please email [email protected]. Below are the directions to sign up: Go to the Durham Public Schools main webpage (www.dpsnc.net) Click on “Driver Education” on the left under Quick Links Another window might open so please make sure to turn off your blockers Underneath the picture of the car click on Click here to view available Driver Ed classes Another window might open so please make sure to turn off your blockers Click on the name of the HIGH SCHOOL where your child will take the class Click “Add to Cart” Click “Check Out” You must SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT. Once an account is created you must Add Student Profile (this lets us know who is taking the class) STUDENT PROFILE - PUT Phone Number not ID number Once that is done Click on the “Select Student Profile” to select your child's name Then follow directions for Address and Payment Information. Debit and/or Credit cards are the only acceptable forms of payment. Students need to bring their "Order Number" printed out on the first day of class. There are no refunds so once a student signs up please have them come.
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STUDENT SERVICES:
●●●● DPS will host a Resource Fair for parents on Thursday, September 24th from 6 – 8 pm at the Staff Development Center on Hillandale Road. Come out to learn about assistance opportunities in the community for health care, housing, mentors, childcare, academic advancement services and more. ●●●● Attention seniors and their parents: If you would like extra help with college applications and essay writing, come to DSA on Saturday, Sept. 26 and/or Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9-12. Counselors, teachers, and Duke students will be available for one on one assistance. You can come any time and leave at any time between 9 and 12. ●●●● A Governor’s School interest meeting will be held Monday, September 21st from 6-8 pm at the Staff Development Center. Come out and learn all about this unique summer opportunity. If you have questions, please see Ms. McAllister in Student Services. ●●●● COLLEGE VISITS: Attention students and parents: The following schools will be visiting DSA. If a school is visiting during a different lunch than yours, see your counselor and you will receive a pass so that you can attend the college visit. Friday, Sept. 18 Oberlin College - A & B Lunch Monday, Sept 21 North Carolina Central University - A Lunch Tuesday, Sept. 22 Denison College - A Lunch Vassar College - B Lunch Thursday, Sept. 24 Goucher College - A Lunch Monday, Sept. 28 New School – B Lunch Tuesday, Sept. 29 Carleton College – A Lunch Wednesday, Sept. 30 Sarah Lawrence College - A Lunch Thursday, Oct. 1 NYU - A Lunch Columbia University - A Lunch Tuesday, Oct. 6 UNC Wilmington - B Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 7 Davidson University - A Lunch Thursday, Oct. 15 Smith College - A&B Lunch Friday, Oct. 16 Elon University - TBA Tuesday, Oct. 20 Williams College 12-12:30 Wednesday, Oct. 21 Eckerd College - A Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 28 George Washington University Corcoran School of Art and Design - A & B Lunch Duke University - A Lunch Tuesday, Nov. 3 Queens University – B Lunch ●●●● Will you be taking the ACT or SAT test this year? Check out "Question of the Day" websites: http://www.act.org/qotd/ or https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: ●●●● Dates for the ACT test are: Oct 24, Dec 12, Feb 6, April 9, June 11. http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html Dates for the SAT test are: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 23, Mar 5, May 7, June 4. https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates Go to the ACT and SAT websites to Register for testing well in advance. ●●●● Sun Sept 20 - Wake County College Fair, 2:00 - 4:30, McKimmon Center at NCSU. Information about upcoming Regional College Open house/Information Sessions can be found at https://www.gracechristian.net/academics/college-planning/college-visitation-dates/ ●●●● NCCU is offering the Infinite Scholars Program on Friday, October 2nd from 9 am – 12 pm at the Leroy T. Walker Complex. There will be a free scholarship fair, recruiters from local and out-of-state universities, and free college application opportunities! You should bring to the fair 5 or more copies of your unofficial transcript, SAT/ACT scores, 3 letters of recommendation, your resume, and an essay on the topic: “Why I Want To Attend College”. For more info, please visit www.infinitescholar.org ●●●● Save the Date!!! The Durham YouthWork Internship Summit will be held November 11th from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at Holton Career and Resource Center. Learn tips and techniques for successfully applying for jobs and internships. Connect to groups that can help you get job-ready for 2016. Register today at [email protected]. ●●●● Registration for Moore's Test Prep's Fall SAT preparatory program is now open! Classes begin the last week of August and lead up to the October SAT. Classes are held at Durham School of the Arts and Southern Village in Chapel Hill. Students may choose between weekday and weekend options. Call (919) 452-8657 or visit www.moorestestprep.com to register, view a detailed schedule, and read testimonials from satisfied customers. Sign up TODAY! 
STUDENT SERVICES:
NEW ●●●● DPS will host a Resource Fair for parents on Thursday, September 24th from 6 – 8 pm at the Staff Development Center on Hillandale Road. Come out to learn about assistance opportunities in the community for health care, housing, mentors, childcare, academic advancement services and more. ●●●● Attention seniors and their parents: If you would like extra help with college applications and essay writing, come to DSA on Saturday, Sept. 26 and/or Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9-12. Counselors, teachers, and Duke students will be available for one on one assistance. You can come any time and leave at any time between 9 and 12. ●●●● A Governor’s School interest meeting will be held Monday, September 21st from 6-8 pm at the Staff Development Center. Come out and learn all about this unique summer opportunity. If you have questions, please see Ms. McAllister in Student Services. ●●●● COLLEGE VISITS: Attention students and parents: The following schools will be visiting DSA. If a school is visiting during a different lunch than yours, see your counselor and you will receive a pass so that you can attend the college visit. Thursday, Sept. 17 Cooper Union - B Lunch UNC-Chapel Hill - A&B Lunch Friday, Sept. 18 Oberlin College - A & B Lunch Monday, Sept 21 North Carolina Central University - A Lunch Tuesday, Sept. 22 Denison College - A Lunch Vassar College - B Lunch Thursday, Sept. 24 Goucher College - A Lunch Monday, Sept. 28 New School – B Lunch Tuesday, Sept. 29 Carleton College – A Lunch Wednesday, Sept. 30 Sarah Lawrence College - A Lunch Thursday, Oct. 1 NYU - A Lunch Columbia University - A Lunch Tuesday, Oct. 6 UNC Wilmington - B Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 7 Davidson University - A Lunch Thursday, Oct. 15 Smith College - A&B Lunch Friday, Oct. 16 Elon University - TBA Tuesday, Oct. 20 Williams College 12-12:30 Wednesday, Oct. 21 Eckerd College - A Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 28 George Washington University Corcoran School of Art and Design - A & B Lunch Duke University - A Lunch Tuesday, Nov. 3 Queens University – B Lunch ●●●● Will you be taking the ACT or SAT test this year? Check out "Question of the Day" websites: http://www.act.org/qotd/ or https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: NEW ●●●● Dates for the ACT test are: Oct 24, Dec 12, Feb 6, April 9, June 11. http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html Dates for the SAT test are: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 23, Mar 5, May 7, June 4. https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates Go to the ACT and SAT websites to Register for testing well in advance. NEW ●●●● Sun Sept 20 - Wake County College Fair, 2:00 - 4:30, McKimmon Center at NCSU. Information about upcoming Regional College Open house/Information Sessions can be found at https://www.gracechristian.net/academics/college-planning/college-visitation-dates/ ●●●● NCCU is offering the Infinite Scholars Program on Friday, October 2nd from 9 am – 12 pm at the Leroy T. Walker Complex. There will be a free scholarship fair, recruiters from local and out-of-state universities, and free college application opportunities! You should bring to the fair 5 or more copies of your unofficial transcript, SAT/ACT scores, 3 letters of recommendation, your resume, and an essay on the topic: “Why I Want To Attend College”. For more info, please visit www.infinitescholar.org ●●●● Save the Date!!! The Durham YouthWork Internship Summit will be held November 11th from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at Holton Career and Resource Center. Learn tips and techniques for successfully applying for jobs and internships. Connect to groups that can help you get job-ready for 2016. Register today at [email protected]. ●●●● Registration for Moore's Test Prep's Fall SAT preparatory program is now open! Classes begin the last week of August and lead up to the October SAT. Classes are held at Durham School of the Arts and Southern Village in Chapel Hill. Students may choose between weekday and weekend options. Call (919) 452-8657 or visit www.moorestestprep.com to register, view a detailed schedule, and read testimonials from satisfied customers. Sign up TODAY! Dear Student, We are accepting applications starting TODAY! It's time to apply for an unforgettable summer, as we invite you to the Duke Summer College for High School Students (grades 10 & 11) to earn academic credit, or Duke Summer Academy for High School Students (grades 9-12) for personal enrichment. Make friends from all over the globe as you learn in a classroom environment that is intimate enough to gain the individual attention you need to thrive. The application is available on our website today and we encourage you to apply early as spaces fill quickly! Applications can be submitted either online or in paper. Please visit our website for further details. http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. Sincerely, Nicki Charles, Ed.D. Duke University Director of International Student Recruitment for Summer Session [email protected] 919-684-8763 Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina residents who have demonstrated interest in science and mathematics and aspire to a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in a residential setting for research and intensive study. The program is currently hosted at four campuses of the university system—Appalachian State University (ASU), East Carolina University (ECU), North Carolina Central University (NCCU), and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). If you are a 10th or 11th grade student you can apply online at http://www.summerventures.org.
Dear Student,
2015 Information now available on our website! Please check it out to learn about our exciting programs. Have the summer of your life while preparing for the sophisticated, vibrant and life-altering educational experience that is college! If you are currently in grade 10 or 11, spend your summer at The Duke Summer College for High School Students! With a dynamic curriculum designed for your passions and talents, we set you up for Duke-caliber greatness in the setting of our gorgeous university campus. Make friends from all over the globe as you learn from the highly-trained, highly-intriguing faculty of Duke University and earn college credit. Or you might choose to spend your summer at the Duke Summer Academy for High School Students for students currently in grades 9 - 12! This program for personal enrichment offers courses with a global perspective: The Global Entrepreneur, The Global Leader, The Global Communicator, The Global Healer and The Global Environmentalist. Our new programs for 2015 also feature an evening film series and evening extended learning opportunities in Academic Writing, SAT training, and College preparation. The classroom environment is intimate enough to gain the individual attention you need to thrive, and the residential life is full of exciting excursions and activities. Begin preparing, as the competitive application opens up December 2. Check out our active website and blog, where you can read testimonials about how other students like you have expanded their minds at Duke International Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students Sincerely, Nicki Charles, Ed.D. Duke University Director of International Student Recruitment for Summer Session [email protected] 919-684-8763 Registration is now open for the Shodor Fall Saturday Explorations Workshop!!
**for 6th-8th Graders Interested in Math, Science & Computers Oct. 18th - Nov. 15th 9:00am - 12:00pm To register and for more information, go to: http://www.shodor.org/calendar **If you enjoyed our workshops, please help us spread the word to local friends and family!!** Course Description: What's one of the secrets to success in mathematics or science? Developing your skills as a good observer! On five Saturdays during the Fall, Shodor will hold workshops to look at a variety of areas in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) that combine hands-on activities with computer and network explorations while discovering the role of computers and communications technologies in modern science. Saturday Explorations in Science and Mathematics workshops are intended for students in grades 6 through 8 (or the home school equivalent). Younger students who are particularly mature and older students who are interested may also be considered. Once again we have an exciting partnership with North Carolina Central University. The Fall Saturday Explorations students will be invited to participate in CyberAdventures. CyberAdventures is a morning of hands-on experiments or computational activities that are both entertaining and informative. Topics range from Chemistry to Geospatial Sciences.
If you have any questions, please contact Levi Diala at 919-530-1911 or [email protected] |
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