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Guidance Office

Madison Rushing

High School Guidance Counselor

Phone: 641-664-2200 x1129 | Email: madison.rushing@dcmustangs.com

Graduation Requirements

Students must meet the requirements for graduation as determined by the local Board of Education. This includes 4 years of English, 3 years of Math and Science, 3 years of Social Studies, as well as Physical Education, Health, Personal Finance/Financial Literacy and Future Ready Mustang.

Recommended Course Pathways and Selecting Classes - Please give a great deal of thought to course selections for next year and make decisions based upon abilities, interests and future plans.

Course Description Booklet - This course guide has been designed to assist students and parents in making the best possible decisions regarding educational programs at Davis County High School.

Credit Transfer - The number one question transfer students ask is "How will my credits transfer?" Follow the 'Transferring Your Credit' links to discover how your courses may transfer to the Regent universities (ISU, UNI & U of I).

Future Readiness

Davis County has a focus to ensure all students develop the skills and have the necessary experiences to be college and career ready. The links below are some of the many resources available to our students.

Career and College Exploration

Career Statistics - From junior high to college and beyond, students and teachers can use U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to aid in their homework and course planning.

College Navigator - College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for the National Center for Education Statistics.

Find Your Major Tool walks through a series of questions to help you narrow down your search.

ICAN - ICAN provides programs, tools, and resources to help students with all aspects of planning and preparing for the academic, social and financial aspects of life after high school.

O*NET Online - Browse groups of similar occupations to explore careers. Choose from industry, field of work, science area, and more. Explore occupations that need your skills.

College Prep Tests

ACT - Since the 20-21 school year, Davis County CSD has administered the American College Test (ACT) on site for all Junior students.

SAT/PSAT -

Financial Planning

Other Scholarships

Raise Me Micro-Scholarships- Earn scholarships from colleges each time you achieve any of the following goals in school:

  • Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000)

  • Get a B in a course ($50 - $600)

  • Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250)

  • And much more

College Directory

Apprenticeship

Southeast Iowa JATC Electrical Apprenticeship Application- If you are interested in the electrical construction trades, you may apply for this apprenticeship program. Opportunities for employment in either Burlington or Ottumwa. Click here for the online application.

Military

ASVAB - The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

NCAA Eligibility

NCAA - To be successful in college, student athletes need to be prepared for college coursework. In Division I and Division II, the NCAA sets academic initial-eligibility standards that take into account GPA, standardized test scores, core courses taken in high school and the grades earned in those core courses. Division III schools hold student-athletes to the same overall standards for the institution in which they’re enrolling.

All student-athletes also must meet the unique acceptance requirements of the college or university they plan to attend (which may exceed NCAA standards).

Career and College Q&A

Submit your question here!