Career and College Development
Ordering Transcripts
Welcome to Parchment Exchange. Decatur High School is offering this service to make ordering transcripts easier for you. It's also more efficient for your school, and will deliver your transcripts to the colleges you choose in the format they prefer. If you experience any difficulties please contact us at 404-370-4170 extension 2165.
DHS ONLY WILL PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH THE PARCHMENT SYSTEM
****YOUR TRANSCRIPT REQUEST WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 5 SCHOOL DAYS****
Thank you.
The DHS Registrar & Counseling Team
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 - Click on the word parchment below
2 - Click on "NEW LEARNER ACCOUNT" and select the button for "I do not have a registration code" then follow the directions as prompted.
SENIORS AS SOON AS YOU HAVE MADE YOUR FINAL DECISION in the spring, YOU MAY REQUEST YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT. To send your final transcript at the end of the year make sure you select "HOLD FOR GRADES" which is available in the dropdown menu (down arrow) to the right of the green button that reads “SEND NOW”.
If you need a transcript mailed, please email klanum@csdecatur.net with the student name as it appears in the portal, college/university name, college/university address.
****YOUR TRANSCRIPT REQUEST WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 5 SCHOOL DAYS****
This form is to be used for post secondary related absences - visits, auditions, try-outs, interviews, on-campus testing, orientation, etc..
For the most expedient processing, turn this form in to your counselor via email at least 1 week prior to the absence.
Please check with your counselor if you have questions.
College & Career Exploration
Career Inventory & Research Websites
Guide to International College Admissions
Post Secondary Planning - Career Preparation Options
HOPE Career Grant (Free College tuition for high demand fields)
HOPE Career Grant Program Categories & Majors
HOPE Career Grant Eligible Institutions (Includes Technical, 2-Year, and 4-Year Options)
Manufacturing and Production Career Videos - Options Galore!
Technical College System of Georgia
Post Secondary Planning - Military
All About the ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
10 Tips for Visiting Military Recruiters
Head To Head Comparison of the Military Branches
ROTC & Military Scholarship Opportunities
Gap Year
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Post Secondary Planning - College Blogs & Specialized Support
Whose Job Is It? Establishing Roles In the College Admissions Process
Best College Fit Blog - Peter Van Buskirk
JLV College Counseling Blog - Jessica Velasco
Senior College Application FAQ Sheet
Completing the Common Application
Post Secondary Planning Support by Grade Level
College Board: Parent Action Plan: 12th Grade
College Board: Parent Action Plan: 11th Grade
6 College-Planning Tips For High School Sophomores And Their Parents
College Board: Parent Action Plan: 10th Grade
5 pieces of advice for parents of high school freshman
How Your High School Counselor Can Help You Get Into College
4 Questions to Help High School Freshmen, Parents Plan for College
College Board: Parent Action Plan: 9th Grade
PSAT Information
Accessing Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Students: Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video
Parents: Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Document
SAT Preparation: How to Link Your College Board + Khan Academy Accounts
College Admissions Testing
ACT Preparation - including ACT Academy (free)
PSAT, SAT, & ACT Preparation via the DeKalb County Public Library
Post Secondary Planning - College Essays
You Have a Story to Tell. Colleges Want to Hear It.
Post Secondary Planning - College Athletics
Registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse
NCAA Student Athlete Resources
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ("The experts in the business of small college athletics")
Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources
How to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA (A Step by Step Video)
Guaranteed Scholarships Website
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
College Board: Financial Aid 101
LendEdu Scholarship Information and Blog
Facebook College Scholarships Page
Resources for Undocumented/DACA students
Georgia Specific College Information
2021 University System of GA Data Chart