Focus Program
Focus is a developmental counseling program that shares information with students regarding academic planning, college and career planning, and personal concerns. Each of the four years offers a different focus:
DGS Postsecondary and Career Expectations
9th Grade:
- 9th Grade Open House (Curriculum Night)
- 4 Year Academic Course Plan in Naviance
- Academic goals
- Course selection for grade 10
- 9th Grade Focus Presentation: December 2023
10th Grade:
- 10th Grade Open House (Curriculum Night)
- Course selection for grade 11
- Interest & Abilities Inventory
- 10th Grade Newsletter
- 10th Grade Focus Presentation: November- December 2023
- Presentation Google PP Slides
11th Grade:
Any questions pertaining to the information can be directed to your school counselor or to the College & Career Center, Room A104.
- 11th Grade Open House (Curriculum Night)
- ACT/SAT information
- 11th Grade Focus presentation: October- November 2023
- Course selection for grade 12
- 11th Grade Spring Presentation Links To Explore:
12th Grade:
Any questions pertaining to the information can be directed to your school counselor or to the College and Career Center, Rm. A104.
- 12th Grade Open House Presentation (Curriculum Night)
- Post-secondary information
- 12th Grade Credit Requirement Verification and Post Planning meeting with counselors
- Finalization of post-high school plans
- 12th Grade Focus Presentation
- 12th Grade Exit Spring 2024
- 1st Survey: DGS Graduation Survey (can access this one via Naviance)
- 2nd Survey: D99 Exit Survey
- Presentation link
Focus Presentation Dates
12th Grade - August 30 through Sept. 7, 2023
12th Grade Survey/ Post-Secondary Plans - April 25 through May 3, 2024
11th Grade- Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, 2023 and Feb. 21 through Mar. 7, 2024
10th Grade - November 1 through Nov. 16, 2023
9th Grade - Nov. 29 through Dec. 14, 2023