The Douglas County School System (DCSS) participates in Governor Nathan Deal’s needs-based scholarship program entitled Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH). Following the qualification, application, and selection process, students will be paired with a mentor beginning in eighth grade. The students will continue in the program through high school graduation. REACH graduates will be eligible for up to $10,000 in college scholarships to a Georgia Hope Eligible College or University.
Student qualification applications are available on each middle school website. Eligibility requirements are:
Current 7th grader in the Douglas County School System
Qualify for free or reduced lunch
Has legal status in the United States
Has a minimum grade of C or better in all courses
Has not missed more than four days of school, unless medically documented
Does not have any discipline suspensions or major infractions
Please complete and return the Phase I application and the “Sharing Information with Others” release form to Dr. Cunnien by April 15, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Cunnien at taffey.cunnien@dcssga.org or 770-651-2521.
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