General Information
Community and Mental Health Resources:
Quick Links to Resources:
ACT/SAT
Advanced Placement
BYU Independent Study courses
Change Of Major Policy
Concurrent Enrollment
CU Succeed classes at DSA
DPS Graduation Requirements
DPS High School Grading Policy
DSA High School Honors Policy
Test Preparation
Counselors
Dana Hoegh – Counselor for Last Names A-G
720-424-1729
dana_hoegh@dpsk12.net
Shannon Hale – Counselor for Last Names H-N
720-424-1810
shannon_hale@dpsk12.net
Maddie Spilsted– Counselor for Last Names O-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
- How to Link College Board and Khan Academy
- DSA 21/22 SAT Class (link accessible when logged into DPS account)
- 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
- Junior brown bag information
- 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 Brown Bags 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