Parent Workshops

As we continue to build towards our college dreams, parents and students are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities to learn about preparing for college. This year, we are excited to announce the beginning of the College Workshop series. These workshops are designed to provide specific information to parents and students each year of high school. The information provided will help you and your son/daughter to be successful in high school and to work together to find the best college fit for students and the whole family. We understand that this can be a daunting process, but if we begin early and work together it can be an exciting journey.

This year, all Darnell-Cookman faculty and staff are focused on helping students to dream big and build the foundation needed to support big dreams. Parents play an integral part in building these dreams and you can provide the most help by staying informed and being involved every step of the way.

College workshops will be held 4 times this year for each grade level. Each workshop will be offered in the evening or in the morning. Please select the session time that works best for you. Both parents and students are invited to attend the evening sessions. Drinks and light snacks will be provided for the workshops. Each session will last approximately one hour. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morris.
College 101- 9th grade
Workshop 1: Intro to High School (Sept. 14th @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 15th @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Beginning Career Exploration (Nov. 2nd @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 3rd @ 9:00 am)
College 201- 10th grade
Workshop 1: Exploring College Majors & PSAT Prep (Sept. 21st @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 22nd @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Connecting Your Interests & Hobbies to College Plans (Nov. 9th @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 10th @ 9:00 am)
College 301-11th grade
Workshop 1: ACT/SAT & Mock College Admissions Board (Sept. 28th @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 29th @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Completing College Applications & Essays (Nov. 16th @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 17th @ 9:00 am)