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Counselors
Dana Hoegh – Counselor for Last Names A-K
720-424-1729
dana_hoegh@dpsk12.net
Maddie Spilsted– Counselor for Last Names L-Z
720-424-1731
madeline_spilsted@dpsk12.net
Middle School General Information
MS Maia
In order to access the Maia Learning site, follow these directions:
Step 1: Username = student ID, Password = 8 digit birthdate (ex. 01/22/2008)
Step 2: Under See all Apps, click on Maia Learning
Step 3: Students will automatically be logged into their Maia account
9th Grade General Information
Maia Learning
- Career Exploration! Counselors will come into your class for various career exploration activities.
- Log into Student Portal to complete the My ICAP survey for your grade level
9th Grade To-Do List
- Take the most rigorous classes you can handle (Honors or AP)
- Get involved, both in and out of school and research volunteer opportunities
- Take the PSAT 8/9
- Research post-secondary programs
10th Grade General Information
Maia Learning
- Career Exploration! Counselors will come into your class for various career exploration activities.
- Log into Student Portal to complete the My ICAP survey for your grade level
10th Grade To-Do List
- Take the PSAT10
- Take the most rigorous classes you can handle (Honors or AP)
- Get involved, both in and out of school, and research volunteer opportunities
- Research post-secondary programs
11th Grade General Information
Maia Learning
- College Planning! Counselors will meet with you in small groups to discuss future planning.
- Log into Student Portal to complete the My ICAP survey for your grade level
11th Grade To-Do List
- Take the PSAT and the SAT test
- Take rigorous classes (Honors or AP)
- Plan courses for high school that match with your post-secondary plan
- Get involved, both in and out of school, and research volunteer opportunities
- Complete a college search
- Identify colleges that match your goals and interests
- Attend college fairs and/or visit college campuses
- Helpful Resources for Juniors
12th Grade General Information
Maia Learning
- College Planning! Counselors will meet with you in small groups to discuss future planning.
- Submit transcript and letter of recommendation requests
- Log into Student Portal to complete the My ICAP survey for your grade level
- Complete your Senior Exit Survey
12th Grade To-Do List
- Take or retake the ACT or SAT test
- Take the most rigorous classes you can handle (Honors or AP)
- Identify colleges that match your goals and interests
- Attend college fairs, visit college campuses
- Attend your Senior Meeting in September
- Complete college applications for:
- 1 “Reach/Dream” school – a school that may be a stretch
- 2-3 “Target” schools – schools that you are on track to be admitted to
- At least 1 “Safe” school – academically and financially safe
- Complete FAFSA to be considered for all types of Financial Aid
- Helpful Resources for Seniors
Counselor – letter of recommendation form
Teacher – letter of recommendation form
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application Fee Waiver