CCR Meeting Sophomores

Powerschool App Go to App store. Search and download the Powerschool App. The District Code is BLXT. If you need help with the parent username and password, please see Scott Sharp or Heidi Oswald.

Important Dates December 15: Iron County School District Career Fair December 21-January 1: Christmas break January 15: End of Quarter 2 January 18: MLK – No School February 15: President’s Day – No School February 1-5: Spring CCR week –EARLY OUT - NO LATE START March 1: ACT test March 7-11: Spring Break March 25: End of Quarter 3 May 24: Senior Awards Night/Freshmen Orientation May 27: Last Day of School September 28-October 2: Fall CCR Week –EARLY OUT - NO LATE START October 14: PSAT October 19-21: Fall Recess/Harvest Holiday October 13: End of Quarter 1 November 3: PLAN Test November 6: College Tour November 14: Sterling Scholar applications due November 16-20: College Application week November 25-27: Thanksgiving break December 1: Priority Deadline SUU and most colleges December 8: ASVAB test

Graduation Requirements

Failed Courses Make up with Teacher - $40 (quarter following when F was issued.) After School make up at SEA - $40 Electronic High School - Free BYU Independent Study - $$$ All make up credit for graduation must be completed by April 15th of your senior year to insure you will walk with your class. YOU are responsible for verifying the grade change on your transcript.

Diplomas Cedar High Diploma Cedar High Requirements 28 Credits Participate in the Cedar High Graduation Ceremony. Iron County Diploma Fulfill state requirements 24 Credits, Student cannot participate in Cedar High graduation ceremony, but may participate in the ceremony at the alternative high school, SEA.

Concurrent Enrollment/Advanced Placement Classes Beginning your Junior Year you may take Concurrent enrollment classes (College credits taken in high school). The exception being Mr. Thorley’s Woods classes, which can be taken for College credit as a Sophomore and only require a 2.5 GPA. All academic CE courses require a minimum 3.0 GPA. AP courses can be taken to earn college credit and add rigor to your curriculum. To earn the college credit the student must receive a minimum score. Individual colleges determine credit to be awarded.

Graduation Recognition Diploma Of Merit - awarded to students who have pursued a more in-depth program of study. Applications are due in February. Academic Medallion - a 3.8 cumulative GPA each year during high school will automatically qualify CTE Pathway Completer - More in depth program of study in the CTE programs. It will be awarded if requirements are completed.

Sterling Scholar Categories Business and Marketing Computer Technology Dance English Family and Consumer Sciences General Scholarship Mathematics Music Science Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Social Science Speech and Drama Visual Arts World Languages If you are interested in the Sterling Scholar program, you need to start planning now. Taking rigorous classes, building your resume, improving your talent, and improving your test scores and GPA are all essential components.

NCAA Eligibility Center If you are thinking about participating in athletics in college, you need to register with the NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. NCAA requires more academic classes than are required for graduation.

Start Search for Scholarships Now EVERY college and university has its own deadlines. Be sure to check their websites. There are many options to search for scholarships. Some include :Utahfutures.org, the CHS website counseling page, and Fastweb or meet with your counselor.

Plan Test November 4th all Sophomores will take the Plan Test. The Plan Test is an Exam that help students prepare to to take the ACT. The results of the PLAN will offer the student a predictor score range for the ACT that will allow the student to focus on weak areas as he/she prepares for the ACT. The ACT test is a college admission test used by colleges to determine admittance and scholarships.

Utah Scholars Initiative The Utah Scholars Initiative is a high impact academic program intended to motivate students to complete a defined curriculum while in high school to better prepare them for college and future employment. We focus on helping students understand the academic preparation needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce. 4 credits of English 4 years of progressive math 3.5 Social Science 3 credits of lab-based science( Biology,Chemistry, and Physics) 2 credits of progressive World language.

Regents Scholarship Regents Scholarship is awarded to students who take a more rigorous high school schedule. Students are required to take 4 credits of English, 4 years of progressive math, 3.5 Social Science, 3 credits of lab-based science(Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and 2 credits of progressive World language. Student can receive two potential awards. Base Award (maximum value $1000 one-time payment) 3.0 high GPA No Grade below a “C” Take the ACT Exemplary Academic Achievement Award (flat dollar amount, maximum value $1250 per semester for up to four semesters) 3.5 GPA No Grade below a “B” 26 ACT

PSAT Test October 14 -Fee $15 Designed for Juniors but Sophomores can take to prepare for the next year. The PSAT/NMSQT assesses reading, math, and writing skills; provides excellent practice for the SAT; and connects students to scholarships and personalized online tools. There are limited number of tests ordered, so register early. This test is used to determine National Merit winners.

The Learning Center Located in the Library 6 - 9 pm Monday - Thursday 7:45 - 9:30 Wednesday Morning (During late start) Math Tutors Available Computer Lab Available A place to study and get help.

Please complete the Counseling survey. Parent survey Please complete the Counseling survey.

Thank you for attending your CCR meeting Thank you for attending your CCR meeting. If you have any further questions, your Counselor with be available by appointment