Guidance Department
Amalia Chesser
Guidance Counselor
Email: amaliachesser@dixie.k12.fl.us
Wendy Harden
Guidance Counselor
Email: wendyharden@dixie.k12.fl.us
Robyn Norton
Testing & CTE Coordinator
Email: robynnorton@dixie.k12.fl.us
Mari-Michael Smith
ESE Teacher on Assignment
Email: mari-michaelsmith@dixie.k12.fl.us
Beth Ann Palmer
Data Entry & Registrar
Email: bethpalmer@dixie.k12.fl.us
Wendy Hutchison
Data Entry
Email: wendyhutchison@dixie.k12.fl.us
Graduation Requirements & Dual Enrollment
*Florida's state graduation requirements are outlined in the following link:
Graduation Requirements and Diploma Designations
* Dual Enrollment Information:
Please click the link below for current information from Florida Gateway College.
https://www.fgc.edu/discover/admissions/dual-enrollment/
Graduation Requirements and Diploma Designations
* Dual Enrollment Information:
Please click the link below for current information from Florida Gateway College.
https://www.fgc.edu/discover/admissions/dual-enrollment/
Local Scholarships
Local scholarships will be available February. More information is available through the following Dixie Education Foundation link:
Dixie Education Foundation
Dixie Education Foundation
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped more than 725,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. Bright Futures awards include: Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC) and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV).
Step 1
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsa.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN to find out how to qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
Step 2
Go to www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org and submit a completed, error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFFAA) during your last year of high school, by graduation.
Step 3
Make the grade, earn the score...and graduate!
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is created to establish a lottery-funded scholarship program to reward any Florida high school graduate who merits recognition of high academic achievement. The graduate must enroll in a degree program, ceritificate program or applied technology program of an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is created to establish a lottery-funded scholarship program to reward any Florida high school graduate who merits recognition of high academic achievement. The graduate must enroll in a degree program, ceritificate program or applied technology program of an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution.
Step 4
Know your responsibilities...apply, meetf the requirements before graduation and throughtout your college career.
(Requirements are subject to change with each Florida Legislative session)
(Requirements are subject to change with each Florida Legislative session)
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Website: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAidsg.org
Customer Service: (888) 827-2004
Email: OSFA@fldoe.org
Customer Service: (888) 827-2004
Email: OSFA@fldoe.org
Bright Futures
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Progam establishes four lottery-funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement:
1. Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
2. Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
3. Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)
4. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
To be eligible, students must:
1. Meet specific coursework, grade point average, and test score requirements, which are outlined on the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) website.
Bright Futures Handbook
2. Create a student account, then submit a fully completed error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during the last year in high school (prior to graduation).
First Time Applicants
3. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA does not have to indicate financial need; however, must be complete and error-free prior to a student's first disbursement of the academic year.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1. Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
2. Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
3. Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars (GSC)
4. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
To be eligible, students must:
1. Meet specific coursework, grade point average, and test score requirements, which are outlined on the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) website.
Bright Futures Handbook
2. Create a student account, then submit a fully completed error-free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during the last year in high school (prior to graduation).
First Time Applicants
3. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA does not have to indicate financial need; however, must be complete and error-free prior to a student's first disbursement of the academic year.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Community Service
While community service is not required for graduation, hours are required for many local and state scholarships. Hours must be recorded on the student's high school transcript by completing the following form and submitting it to guidance.
DCHS COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG.pdf
Just a few places that need volunteers:
Cross City Rehabilitation & Health Center
(352) 498-2005
Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition
(352) 356-0306
Dixie County Board of County Commissioners
(352) 498-1426
Dixie County Library
(352) 498-1219
Dixie County Historical Society
(352) 542-0049
Dixie County Humane Society
(352) 542-1081
DCHS COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG.pdf
Just a few places that need volunteers:
Cross City Rehabilitation & Health Center
(352) 498-2005
Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition
(352) 356-0306
Dixie County Board of County Commissioners
(352) 498-1426
Dixie County Library
(352) 498-1219
Dixie County Historical Society
(352) 542-0049
Dixie County Humane Society
(352) 542-1081
Testing
Local, State, and National Testing
Florida's Assessment Calendar:
PERT
The PERT Test will be offered at DCHS on the first Thursday of most months. To test, please add your name to the list located in the guidance office and report to the testing room (07-016) after 7th period dismissal on each test date.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Exams are rigorous, multiple-component tests that are administered at high schools each May. Students can earn college credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. AP Test Dates
Students may register for the ACT and/or SAT online using the links below. Students that qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible to receive two fee waivers while in high school. Visit the guidance office to get help with registration or request a fee waiver.
ACT
Register online at www.actstudent.org
Students approved for accommodations register in DCHS Guidance Office with Testing Coordinator
High School Code (CEEB) = 100330, Test Center Code=195300
Contact ACT: (319) 337-1270
ACT (No Writing) - $63.00
ACT (With Writing) - $88.00
Late Registration - add $36.00
Test Date Change - add $25.00
11th and 12th grade students that meet family income guidelines may be eligible to receive two fee waivers while in high school. Contact DCHS Testing Coordinator for more information.
ACT
Register online at www.actstudent.org
Students approved for accommodations register in DCHS Guidance Office with Testing Coordinator
High School Code (CEEB) = 100330, Test Center Code=195300
Contact ACT: (319) 337-1270
ACT (No Writing) - $63.00
ACT (With Writing) - $88.00
Late Registration - add $36.00
Test Date Change - add $25.00
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Photo Upload Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2022 | August 5 | August 19 | September 2 |
| October 22, 2022 | September 16 | September 30 | October 14 |
| December 10, 2022 | November 4 | November 15 | December 2 |
| February 11, 2023 | January 6 | January 20 | February 3 |
| April 15, 2023 | March 10 | March 24 | April 7 |
| June 10, 2023 | May 5 | May 19 | June 2 |
| July 15, 2023 | June 16 | June 23 | July 7 |
11th and 12th grade students that meet family income guidelines may be eligible to receive two fee waivers while in high school. Contact DCHS Testing Coordinator for more information.
Register online at SAT Registration | College Board
Students approved for accommodations register in DCHS Guidance Office with Testing Coordinator
High School Code (CEEB) = 100330, Test Center Code = 10060
Contact SAT: (866) 756-7346
SAT - $60.00
Late Registration - add $30.00
11th and 12th grade students that meet family income guidelines may be eligible to receive two fee waivers while in high school. Contact DCHS Testing Coordinator for more information.
Students approved for accommodations register in DCHS Guidance Office with Testing Coordinator
High School Code (CEEB) = 100330, Test Center Code = 10060
Contact SAT: (866) 756-7346
SAT - $60.00
Late Registration - add $30.00
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| *December 3, 2022 | November 3 | November 22 |
| *March 11, 2023 | February 10 | February 28 |
| *May 6, 2023 | April 7 | April 25 |
| *June 3, 2023 | May 4 | May 23 |
| August 26, 2023 | Paper: July 28 Digital: Aug 11 |
August 15 |
| October 7, 2023 | Paper: Sept 8 Digital: Aug 22 |
September 26 |
| November 4, 2023 | Paper: Oct 6 Digital: Oct 20 |
October 24 |
| December 2, 2023 | Paper: Nov 3 Digital: Nov 17 |
November 21 |
| March 9, 2024 | February 23 | February 24** |
| May 4, 2024 | April 19 | April 23** |
| June 1, 2024 | May 17 | May 21** |
11th and 12th grade students that meet family income guidelines may be eligible to receive two fee waivers while in high school. Contact DCHS Testing Coordinator for more information.
The ASVAB was developed by the US Department of Defense and designed to encourage students to increase their level of self-knowledge and to understand how that information could be linked to occupational characteristics. Seniors at DCHS have to opportunity to participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program.
The ASVAB has been designed to help ALL students:
The ASVAB has been designed to help ALL students:
- students that enter the workforce immediately upon graduation
- students that attend a university or community college
- students that attend a technical/vocational program
- students that enter the military
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a multiple choice standardized test administered in October by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States.
An estimated 1.3 million high school sophomores and juniors take the test each year. Scores from the PSAT are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program (11th graders only).
An estimated 1.3 million high school sophomores and juniors take the test each year. Scores from the PSAT are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program (11th graders only).