The DSG Candidate

In order to be recognized as a Dedicated Service Graduate (DSG), a must submit at least 120 total hours of community service by April 1 of their senior year.  These hours are accumulated throughout their high school career. Of those 120 hours, at least 40 hours must be for Spring ISD. Seniors who complete these requirements will receive a silver honor cord to wear with their gowns at graduation.

Hours earned during the summer are submitted the following school year by April 1. This is a hard deadline. Forms are not accepted late.

The DSG honor will be awarded to students for their completion of 120 hours of unpaid service throughout their four years of high school.  Those hours must be earned as follows:

• A minimum of 40 out of the 120 hours must be given in service at a Spring ISD school.  All 120 hours could also be earned in service in Spring ISD.

• Up to 80 of the required 120 hours can be earned in volunteer service in the community.

• Students are encouraged to earn hours that exceed the minimum requirement.

New DSG Candidates

1. Detailed information is located on your campus website or the district's website under Postsecondary Success.

2. Assistance with your application can be obtained through your campus DSG staff member.  Your contact is listed below:

   • Dekaney High School - Dr. Adrianne Holmes

   • Momentum High School - Ms. Raven Ray

   • Spring Early College - Ms. Paola Dudley

   • Spring High School - Mr. Courtney Williams

   • Westfield High School - Dr. Clara Thompson

   • Wunsche Hgih School - Dr. Sherrie Mason

In order to participate in this program, you must have an application on file with your campus DSG contact person (listed above).  Students are ineligible for cord recognition until the form is received.

Returning DSG Candidates

1. Do not complete an application each year.

2. Students' records will be maintained via a Google form until graduation.

3. If a student moves to another high school campus within the Spring ISD system, their DSG records are transferable.  The student is responsible for communicating this information to their new DSG contact.