Registrar's Office

Valerie Mayad: Registrar and Assistant Principal
Janis Roberts: Secretary

Counseling Center:

Tracey DeChant: Secretary
Stacey Sprague: Testing Coordinator and Instructional Liasion
Angie Wynn: Career and Technology Counselor - All 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in CTE Practicum and Pre-
Employment courses
Bruce Huey: Teen Counselor

Guidance Counselors:

Dana Hartless (A-Gi)
Kristi Davis (Gj-O)
Amber Morris (P-Z)

local scholarships
the justin lynch memorial scholarship (.pdf)

There are new scholarship applications  available in the counseling center.   
 
1.  The Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship (in the amount of $500.00)
will be awarded to a high school senior who has contributed outstanding service to the Dallas community.
 
2.  The Fairrilla E. White Scholarship (in the amount of $500.00) is an
academic-based scholarship for young ladies only.
 
3.  The Juanita Buchanan Scholarship (in the amount of $1000.00) is an
academic-based scholarship for high school students enrolled in dual credit college classes.
 
4.  The Technology Scholarship (in the amount of a technology bundle) will
be awarded to a high school senior in need of technology for college.

5. New engineering scholarship available! The Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the Texas Engineering Foundation are awarding scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  Come get an application in the counseling center or go www.tspe.org to download a copy!  Applications are due January 13, 2012.   
 
6.  The Texas Student Housing Scholarship  is now available in the counseling center.  Come check it out if you are planning on attending college in Austin, College Station, or Denton and are planning to live off-campus.  

7.  The AXA Community Scholarship is now available.  Check it out online at www.axa-achievement.com.  One requirement is that you are active in the community. 

8. Mensa Foundation North Texas Mensa Scholarship Program
Information available in the counseling center or download a copy at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Applications are due January 15, 2012.  

9. Dell Scholars Program - Seniors!  The Dell Scholars Program Scholarship is now available.
 Complete an online application at www.dellscholars.org/apply/ .  Application deadline is January 15, 2012.

10. Vanguard Prim Time Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is awarding scholarships to graduating seniors
in the Dallas area. Applications available in the Counseling Center Deadline  February 15, 2012

11. 2012 Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship Available to African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American students Must be interested in a career in law, Be in the top 20% in their class and have a Minimum combined SAT score of 1650 Deadline April 1, 2012

12. Southwest Crushing LLC is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Poteet High School.  The deadline to apply is April 1,2012.

13. FIELD & MARY SCOVELL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 GRANTS
$3,000 Grants will be awarded to North Texas students students with leadership abilities, high moral character, demonstrated financial need, and a connection to sports. Applications available at www.scovellscholarships.com.

14. Mesquite AMBUCS Scholarship $4,000 scholarship Interested seniors should complete a local scholarship application Deadline: April 2, 2012

15. Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship. Applications available at www.midland.edu/slough <http://www.midland.edu/slough>  
Deadline April 1, 2012

16. Mesquite Service League Annette Echols Palmer Memorial Scholarship. For female student from Mesquite ISD. Application information available in the Counseling Center. Deadline is March 19, 2012

17. National Association of Black Accountants
Anthony Brown Memorial Scholarship
Applications available at www.nabadfw.org <http://www.nabadfw.org>  
Deadline March 9, 2012

18. The Gwen Pharo Scholarship
Applications available in the Counseling Center
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

19. Buick Achievers Scholarship
Visit www.buickachievers.com <http://www.buickachievers.com>   to apply
Deadline February 29, 2012

20. PACE 2012 Scholarship
Available for African-American females
Application in the Counseling Center
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

21. Justin Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: GPA 3.2 or higher, applicant must exhibit intelligence, hard work and dedication to both their schooling and extracurricular activities.  
Amount: $1,000
Due: April 6, 2012
Pick up applications in the counseling center.  

22. Jason Terry Foundation
Requirements: minimum 3.0 GPA and participate in extracurricular activities
Applications are in the counseling center.
Deadline: February 24, 2012

23. Student Insights Scholarship Contest
Requirements: student must be planning to attend a four year university or a community/junior college
Apply online at: www.student-view.com
Deadline: April 22, 2012

24. Beverly Lee Ham Scholarship (given by the Mesquite Fire Fighters Association)
Requirements: minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Application is available in  the counseling center.

25. TTA (Texas Telephone Association) Scholarship
Deadline: March 12, 2012
Information online at www.tta.org <http://www.tta.org>

Local scholarhip applications

1. Complete the Local Scholarship Application by visiting: http://www.mesquiteisd.org/students/scholarships/index.asp and downloading the .pdf file.

2. View college scholarship information by visiting: http://www.mesquiteisd.org/students/scholarships/index.asp

3. Visit the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the PHS Counseling Center
a. Check out the current list of scholarships
b. Scroll through the Scholarships Cabinet Archiver
c. Feel free to write down information or take copies if available

4. Take some time to visit the websites posted

5. The counselors are here to help! Feel free to ask them!

UT Arlington Information
UTA Scholarship Information

UT Austin Information
UT Austin Automatic Admission Policy information is avaliable at:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/taa/stanprog100810.html

UT Austin letter regarding admissions for 2013-2014 Academic school year

Dual Credit through Eastfield College.

Get a Head Start on your College Career at Eastfield College with DUAL CREDIT

Are you interested in earning High School Credit and College Credit?
Are you a junior or senior who is at least 16 years old?
Do you have the time and desire to commit to courses outside of your normal school day?
If you answered yes to these questions, please see your counselor for more information!

Dual Credit is available for PHS students who have completed their sophomore year and are at least 16 years of age.
Dual Credit applications are available in the PHS Counseling Center.  

FutureQuest Program information

Helpful websites

College Information	Financial Aid
www.tbecachievetexas.org	www.4scholarship.com
www.college.net	www.college-scholarships.com
www.petersons.com	www.scholarships.com
www.collegequest.com	www.freescholarships.com
www.collegeview.com	www.scholarships4college.com
www.collegeindex.com	www.fasatweb.com
www.powerstudents.com	www.wiredscholar.com
www.collegelink.com	www.collegeboard.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25	www.finaid.gov
	www.fafsa.ed.gov
Test Preparation	www.estudentloan.com
www.access.bridges.com	www.educationone.com
Poteet's Site ID is 0104351	www.fastaid.com
Universal Code: 14510804	www.thecb.state.tx.us
	www.collegesource.org
Career Opportunities	www.scholarship-page.com
www.mappingyourfuture.org	www.studentloanfunding.com
www.careermosaic.com
www.monster.com
www.futurescan.com
www.careersource.net
www.careers.org
www.careertalk.com
www.cdr.state.tx.us
www.bls.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AP Exams:
Registration for AP Exams for those Poteet students who are currently enrolled in AP classes here at Poteet will be from Tuesday, February 2 until Thursday, February 25.  Please see your AP teacher or come by the counseling center to pick up a registration form.  Remember the deadline is February 25th.

SAT and ACT Preparation Information

Revolution Prep offers some of the best and most innovative test preparation coursework and tutoring available. Whether you are looking for a group course, private tutoring, or an online course, Revolution Prep has an offering that will fit your needs. Visit the Revolution Prep SAT & ACT test preparation classes, tutoring, and online courses website.

Find out more at http://www.mesquiteisd.org/students/index.asp.

Testing Dates:

SAT -
ACT -

*Juniors and Seniors are eligable to take the tests.

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The following resources are provided by the Texas Education Agency.  If a student will spend time using these materials on a regular basis, it will definitely help him/her prepare for the TAKS tests.

TAKS Study Guides
http://perspective.pearsonaccess.com/perspective/appmanager/tx/family

• Select Grade 9, 10, or 11 then choose the ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies Study Guide.
• The student could work through one Study Guide and then take an Interactive Test on that subject to see how well he/she is prepared for that particular test.

 

Interactive TAKS Tests (previously administered tests that have been released to the public)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/index.html

• Scroll down to the links for Grades 9, 10, 11 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• There are several interactive tests for each subject area.

Students can earn P.A.T.H. community service hours for volunteering in the community. Please see Amber Morris in the counseling center for more information.

PATH service hours form (.pdf file) - Download, print and complete. Turn in form to Mrs. Morris in the counsling center.

Any student can re-gain lost credit for a course(s). Either semester of a two semester course can be taken on-line, or both semesters can be re-taken when necessary.   Students in this online program may complete most assignments either at home (available 24/7 via a computer with internet access) with some additional time at school in the credit recovery lab.

For more information go to Credit Recovery and print the registration form.

Visit http://www.job-applications.com to find out if there is a job opening that would match your skill set!