1. To Graduation and Beyond
Welcome Class of 2019
To Graduation and Beyond

2. Counselors Mrs. Perry Mrs. Tupuola Mr. Grisby Mrs. Limas Mrs. Petersen
A – D E – J K – O P – R S - Z

3. College and Career Ready
WHAT Is a CCR?
It is a PLAN to be:
College and Career Ready
By the time you graduate (2019)

4. How do I Get There? Sophomore CCR Plan
Credits
Options H.S.
CCR Plan
Registration
Graduation

5. College and Career Readiness Sophomore Year
Discover your abilities, interests, skills! Take a survey on utahfutures.org
Take challenging courses
Consider technical training programs (DATC, Internships, etc.)
Attend NextStep night next fall
Attend your CCR; stay in touch with your counselor.
Take the ACT 2-3 times or more (Free ACT for all Juniors Spring 2018)
Stay current on credits and citizenship

6. College and Career Readiness Sophomore Year
Check out academic and miscellaneous scholarships in counseling center
Visit the Career Center for updated info on colleges, scholarship, and careers
Watch for summer enrichment opportunities (Girls State, Boys State, Engineering Week, Distinguished Young Women, etc.)
KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!
Get involved in clubs, activities, service, etc.

7. Get involved! Benefits of being involved in school activities:
Builds communication skills
Teamwork
Leadership opportunities
Network
Looks good on resume
Relieves stress
Benefits of being involved in school activities:
Builds communication skills
Teamwork
Leadership opportunities
Network
Looks good on resume
Relieves stress
Ask students where they fall on the continuum (handout)

8. Instructions for class of 2019 join Remind
Instructions for students and parents to join
scholarship information
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10. College Ready – what does it mean?
Our first point is “Why go to college?”
‐ How many of you here want to go to college?
‐ How many of you aren’t quite sure yet?
‐ Well of those of you who said you wanted to go, can anyone tell me why? Why do you
want to go to college?
Get responses.
Absolutely. These are all great reasons why you should want to go to college. Let’s talk
about a few of them in depth. 3

11. College is now defined as 1,2,4 or more years of education after high school
One-year certificate to a four-year degree and beyond. It can mean an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in business. It can mean a certificate in diesel mechanics or a degree in computer information systems
But here’s the great thing; no matter what a college education looks like to you, it means success for everyone in the form of better pay, more employment, and most of all – opportunity

13. Career Ready What does it Mean?

14. KNOW YOURSELF Take a variety of classes…
Interests, Talents, Hobbies
Goals, Dreams
Career Choices
Work with or without people
Work outside/inside
Work with hands/head/both
Take a variety of classes…
Branch out, be brave, try something new!!

15. What career interests you?

16. Career Pathways

17. What Employers Want TOP TWENTY SOFT SKILLS Customer Service
Interpersonal/social
Professional work ethic
Adaptability and flexibility
Team-work
Dependability, reliability
Honesty
Cultural sensitivity
Taking initiative
Critical thinking
Accountability
Positive attitude
Leadership
TOP TWENTY
SOFT SKILLS
AND MORE
Verbal/written communication
Problem solving
Computer science and technology
Job-specific training
Technical skills
Math and science
Financial literacy

18. What classes should I Take
Graduation Requirements
Interests
College Majors
Career Interests
Exploration

19. COURSE REQUESTS FOR JUNIOR YEAR
Counselors will come to your English class on
March 28th or 29th
to give your more information and answer questions

20. Check Graduation Summary
myDSD
Information System
Reports
Graduation Summary

21. To be on track: 9.5+ credits at end of 1st semester

22. Graduation Requirements for the class of 2019
1. Pass all Required Classes
2. Earn a total of 27 credits
3. Clear all U’s
4. Pass the U.S. Citizenship test
Registration

23. AP or CE? AP- Advanced Placement Nationally recognized
Credit accepted by all colleges
Most classes are full year
Take test in May ($93.00)
Must pass with 3 or higher
Receive 5-6 credits per class
CE Concurrent Enrollment
Accepted by state colleges
Classes are half or full year
Credit is based on grade received
Grades appear on college transcript
Typically receive 3 credits per class

24. Early College
Students take college classes on college campuses. Grades earned in the college class may be added to the high school transcript. Full tuition and fees are paid by the student.
Requirements:
* Sophomores on a limited basis
* Juniors and Seniors
* A recommended 3.0 GPA
* Parents and high school permission
* Advantages: Opportunity for students to begin a focused college pathway

25. See WXHS website for more information
COURSE OPTIONS
D.A.T.C.
Early College
Concurrent Enrollment
A.P. credit (Advanced Placement)
Internships
Magnet Classes
See WXHS website for more information

26. Planning on playing ball in college?
NCAA
Planning on playing ball in college?
You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at and click on the eligibility link
See Mr. Grisby to learn how to register and to check the academic credits required for Division I and II eligibility

27. ACADEMIC SUPPORT
FLEX -- between 2nd and 3rd periods. Must log in. Earn .25 credit per year, if you attend all 4 terms and pass Flex period.
Math and Science online tutoring (no cost)
Homework help – kids.html

28. Makeup Credits - Academic
Fit for Life Competency Credit:
Quest: Counselor recommendation only
Summer School
Bountiful High Packets $45 per 0.25 credit
Northern Utah Regional Testing Center
Northridge Learning Center 2405 N. Hill Filed Rd. Layton, UT (801) Packets are $50 per .25 credit.
Online Providers. For a list of state approved online providers visit
Utah Students Connect: Davis School District online provider. See your counselor for more information.  

29. Makeup Credits - Citizenship
Pay $5 in the main office
Attend a Tuesday make-up class from 3 to 5
Work with the custodians – Sign up in main office
Improve GPA, attendance, or reduce tardies
Work with a teacher

30. CCR REGISTRATION FORM TIMELINE
Orientation March in English classes
Computer Registration in Computer Lab (English Classes) – APRIL 13-14
Update Home myDSD - APRIL 14 – 24
Registration

31. Academic Recognition Honor Roll Graduation Awards Academic Letter
Term Honor Roll—3.5 GPA
Term High Honor Roll—3.75 GPA and at least one honors or AP class
GPA Improvement—Increase GPA by .5 or more.
Academic Letter
Six terms of 3.75 GPA with at least two honors or AP classes each term. See counselor for application.
Graduation Awards
Academic Honor Cords – Determined at end of 3rd term of 12 grade.
Honors Silver Cord – 3.5 GPA
High Honors—Gold Cord – 3.75 GPA and 4 or more Honors, AP, or Core CE classes.
Departmental Honor Cords (Various Colors) based on academic and citizenship requirements established by each department.
Utah Scholars
Award given by the state for completing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

32. Scholarships See Mrs. Cline in Counseling Center
It’s not too early to start applying!
Scholarships for Sophomores – See WXHS website and sign up for REMIND notifications
Regent’s Scholarship – See
New Century Scholarship – For students who earn an associate degree in high school by taking concurrent enrollment classes (CE) at their high school or on a college campus.
Centennial Scholarship – partial tuition payment for students who graduate early from high school; can be used at any Utah college; amounts range from $250 to $1,000.

33. mrscli Sign up for scholarship info on REMIND
Instructions for students and parents to join
scholarship information
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34. Regents’ Scholarship Apply for Regents fall of senior year
Base Award
Exemplary Award
UESP
$1000 one-time award
Utah Scholars curriculum
Earn a C grade or higher
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Submit an ACT score
Up to $2,500 per year for 2 years*
Utah Scholars Curriculum
Earn a B grade or higher
Maintain a 3.5 GPA
26 ACT Score
*This is the maximum amount. Funding can change year to year.
Up to $400
Parent/Guardian open up a 529 plan
$100 /year while 14/15/16/17
Qualify for Base Award

35. Regents’ Scholarship 4 credits of English 4 credits of math
(one class beyond Math 3)
3.5 credits of social science
3 credits lab-based science
(one biology, one chemistry, one physics)
2 credits same world language
(taken progressively during grades 9-12)
Earn a 3.0 GPA , maintain a C in Utah Scholars curriculum courses, & submit an ACT score (Base Scholarship); Earn a 3.5 GPA, maintain a B in Utah Scholar curriculum & submit 26 ACT
(Exemplary Scholarship).

36. How the ACT and GPA Affects Admissions and Scholarships
Sample of academic scholarships for new Freshman (Weber State)

37. Need some motivation today?

39. THANK YOU FOR COMING!