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News/Updates will be added as new information is received, check back often to see new information!
Last Updated March 13th
Scholarships Students in the Class of 2023 should be logging into Naviance at a minimum of once per week to see if they are eligible to apply for scholarships. Ideally we would like students in the Class of 2023 to check daily for scholarships! All students have a Naviance username and password. Scholarships are updated often! Please see Mrs. Peach with any questions.
Screencastify Videos
Videos are able to be viewed if you go to Screencastify Videos on the School Counseling Page
* Video on how to complete course selection in Aspen
* Video on how to set up parent notifications in Aspen and check for published reports (Progress and Report Cards)
Incoming Student Information
No information at this time.
Household/Family Resources
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For Families + Children
PROGRAMS - WORKSHOPS - CLUBS - VOLUNTEERING - COMMUNITY
HOMESCHOOLERS - AFTER SCHOOL - PARENT SUPPORT1279 Reed Road, Dartmouth MA 508-961-8018
Child & Family Services
Open Access - Screening and intake center
Service Options: Screening & Intake Assessments, Family Partner, Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling, Group Services, Case Management & Care Coordination Services
Telehealth options are available
New Bedford: Referral Line 508-742-1611 Main Line: 508-996-8572
Fuel Assistance Program
The online application for Fuel Assistance is now open and can be found on the PACE website. Fuel Assistance is part of a federal program that helps eligible individuals and families with heating costs during the winter months.For families residing in Dartmouth or New Bedford, you can learn more about the eligibility guidelines and find the application on the PACE website: https://paceinfo.org/programs/fuel-assistance/ For families residing in Westport, you can learn more about the eligibility guidelines and find the application on the Citizen's for Citizen's website at http://cfcinc.org/programs/fuel-assistance-program/
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Parents/ Guardians are encouraged to complete the free/reduced lunch application for their child. If your application is approved for free or reduced lunch, this could potentially qualify your child for additional fee waivers for ACT exams, SAT exams, Advanced Placement exams, College Application Fee waivers. To complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application Click here!
- The entire process will take 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of your household.
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What you will need to provide during the application process:
- The names and incomes of every member of your household
- The school, grade, birthdate of every student in your household
- Your social security number and electronic signature
- (Optional) A valid email address or phone number for district communication about the status of the application.
Dual Enrollment Updates
None at this time
College Updates
None at this time
College Fairs
None at this time
MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) Updates
Financial Aid 101 webinars - Families can view webinar dates and times and register at Click to register. Webinars will be recorded and posted online for families who are unable to attend a live event.
MEFA Events - free informative webinars and virtual community events on a range of topics. Click to view events!
- Our Understanding the FAFSA webinar for families walks through the application page by page, and includes general tips and helpful resources
- FAFSA Day Massachusetts is offering virtual events from November to February that allow families to meet with a financial aid expert and get FAFSA help
- Our family webinar, What to Know about the CSS Profile, gives guidance specific to the application required by roughly 200 colleges and universities
- Reporting Income on Financial Aid Applications and Defining Assets on Financial Aid Applications help students and families answer questions on the FAFSA and CSS Profile accurately
If your families aren’t yet signed up for MEFA emails, encourage them to do so. Our content is modified based on the ages of the children in the family, and contains key tips, news, and resources on all aspects of college planning. Parents won’t want to miss our timely and informative updates. Click link to register!
Webinars
None at this time
Social/Emotional Support Information
Balanced Learning Center (Fall River)
Part of the mission at Balanced Learning Center is to make services accessible for everyone- which involves providing low-cost services and supports to our community. From our comprehensive LGBTQ+ support through our Joanie's Place program to our various social empowerment and play-based groups, we make sure there's a place for everyone.
Click to view webpage that list free groups!
Dartmouth High School Social Workers - 508-961-2700 and ask to be connected to your child's social worker
- Contact one of the social workers for social/emotional support for your child while in school
- Help families with outside of school resources
- Connect Dartmouth families with the Youth Advocate (if needed)
Dartmouth Youth Advocate - Deloris Joseph 508-910-1851
Military Service Branches Updates
None at this time
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