Guidance Department

*Florida's state graduation requirements are outlined in the following link:

Graduation Requirements and Diploma Designations

* Dual Enrollment Information:

Please click the link for current information from Florida Gateway College.

Local scholarships will be available February.  More information is available through the following Dixie Education Foundation link:

Dixie Education Foundation

FL Graduation Economic Security Report

Need Student Records / Transcript?

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

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

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

ASVAB

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:

• 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

PSAT

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).

ACT Registration

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.

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

SAT Registration

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. 

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, certificate program or applied technology program of an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution. 

Step 4

Know your responsibilities...apply, meet the requirements before graduation and throughtout your college career.

(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

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)