1. Jordan High School College & Career Ready Plan (CCRP)
Leave Jordan with more than a diploma, leave with a College & Career Ready Plan.

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
28 Total Credits
4 Language Arts
3 Social Studies
3 Science
3 Mathematics
2 Healthy Lifestyles
1.5 Fine Arts
1 Career Tech. Ed.(CTE)
0.5 Computer Tech.
0.5 Financial Literacy
9.5 Elective Coursework

3. Canyons District Diplomas
Standard Diploma: Meet graduation requirements
Advanced Diploma: Meet graduation requirements plus the following:
*Math: Sec Math 1, Sec Math 2, Sec Math 3
*Science: at least 2 of these sciences (biology, chemistry, or physics) plus a third year of science
*2 years same World Language in grades 8-12
*2.0 Cum GPA
Honors Diploma: Meet graduation requirements for Advanced Diploma
plus have the following ACT Scores:
English Math Reading 22 Science 23
*3.0 Cum GPA
Canyons District Diplomas

4. Missing credit from Fs or NGs must be made up as quickly as possible.
This student is missing 3.25 credits.
Every box in yellow is a missing credit needed for graduation that must be made up.

5. Make-Up Credit Options
Jordan Night School
Canyons Virtual High School (CVHS) NCAA approved
Grade replacements are possible. See p. 2 in the Greensheet.
Private Accredited Learning Centers (Be sure to check with your counselor before purchasing packets.)
It takes time and costs money to make up NGs and credits. It’s much easier to attend and pass your classes the first time.

6. NCAA www. eligibilitycenter
NCAA (You must meet the 16 core credits required by NCAA; this is above your high school graduation requirements. See Mrs. Less if you have questions.)

7. Let’s Focus On College
College refers to a 1, 2, or 4 year program that results in a license, certification, or degree.

8. Stackable Credentials
High school graduates may receive a 20 percent wage increase with a certificate.
Certificate holders, especially those in high-earning fields of study, may do better than employees without certificates.

9. Credential Pathways
You can start with a license or certificate and move up with more training.

10. More Pathways
Every job requires some kind of training to stay current with industry changes.

11. Jordan’s College Day October 3, 2017
Attend information sessions, talk to college advisers, and learn how to apply to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
See handout for more information

12. CHOOSING A COLLEGE
If considering out-of-state institutions, contact them early.
RMACAC Utah College Fair (September 23, 2017) 1:00-3:30 (Juan Diego High School)
Jordan’s College Day: October 3, 2017
College Representatives visit JHS in the Commons during lunch time—talk to them.
Make campus visits
Make comparisons based on programs/degrees, cost, location, housing, etc.

13. Open Enrollment Schools
Graduation from high school
GED or accuplacer score
Completion of high school core courses
Will accept all applicants consistent with available funding and classes
Selective Schools
High School graduation
Minimum ACT/SAT score
Minimum GPA
Meets index score (Combination of ACT/GPA)
(Utah State, University of Utah, Southern Utah, BYU, Westminster)

14. Technical Schools
Technical schools offer certificate programs such as:
electrician, plumbing, business, accounting, cosmetology
Dental assisting, mechanic, medical assisting, welding, HVAC
Nail technician, pharmacy technician, practical nursing and more
The programs are open enrollment
Costs are very reasonable
Certificates are earned in 6-18 months
Check out all the campuses and programs at ucat.edu
Mountainland Applied Technology Center (MLATC),
UVU & SLCC also offer certificate programs.

15. Apply to more than one college
Apply to more than one college! Each school will offer different amounts of aid and scholarship money. Tuition costs will vary.
Dream school: You really want to attend this college, but it’s a long shot. (Harvard, Stanford)
Match school: This college has your degree and fits your budget and lifestyle. You would be happy here.
Safe school: You are guaranteed acceptance at this school. It can start you on your college path.

16. FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS
Attend JHS Paying for College Night January 7 p.m.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Jordan High FAFSA completion night November 9, p.m.
See Mrs. Barnhill in Rm 1030 for FAFSA help.
FAFSA gives you access to Pell Grants (free money), Student Loans, and Work-study (jobs on campus).
Many scholarships require FAFSA completion.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Review the Green Sheet
Apply for scholarships every month
Sign up for Remind texts
Check your college websites for scholarships
Pay attention to deadlines and stay organized
Meet ACT/GPA requirements for academic scholarships

17. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES
Dec. 1 U of U (Merit & Academic)
Dec. 1 Weber State (Priority Academic)
Jan. 10 USU (Merit & Academic)
Feb. 1 U of U, USU (Needs based, departmental)
UVU, WSU, BYU, BYU-Idaho and Hawaii
March SUU, SLCC, LDSBC, Snow
Dixie State College
Westminster (2/10 exemplary,
rolling dates for merit scholarships)

18. Utah College Application Week 2017
Nov. 6-10
Fill out college applications during school.
Admission reps will be on hand to answer questions.
Counselors and staff can help you complete applications.
Some schools waive the application fee this week.

19. ADMISSIONS Procedure: Complete the application
Pay application fee online
Priority Deadline Dec. 1
Check your school’s deadline
Send a transcript
order transcripts from the registrar’s office
Obtain letters of recommendation
Check your account at each school to verify that your application is complete.

20. Deferment
Apply for college and scholarships even if you are leaving for a mission or military service following your high school graduation.
(It’s nice to come home and go straight to college.)
Contact each institution to find out their specific policies.

21. Do you need to retake the ACT or SAT?
Do you need a higher score to qualify for:
Admission to a selective school
An academic scholarship where a higher ACT/SAT will give you more money
College placement:
An ACT math score of 23 will qualify you for 1050.
A math score of 25 will let you skip 1050.
An ACT score of 29 lets you skip Eng. 1010
The CCRP handout has a list of test dates and registration information.

22. Scholarship Index UVU index P= Presidential: Full tuition/fees 4 years
E= Exemplary: $4,000/year 4 years
O= Outstanding: $3,500/year 2 years
D=Distinguished: $2,000/year 1 year
You need an ACT score of 24 to qualify for an academic scholarship at UVU.
Weber State index
Presidential: full tuition & fees /4 years
Trustees: $3,500/year for 1 year
Deans: $2,000/year for 1 year
Merit: $1,000/year for 1 year
Opportunity: $500/year for 1 year
An ACT score of 14 and a GPA of 3.8 will earn an academic scholarship at Weber.

23. Military and Work Military: Work
Take the ASVAB on March 27 at JHS; it’s free!
Explore branches of military
Meet with a recruiter
Look into ROTC
Graduate
Work
Update your resume
Research job openings
Line up references
Does your work offer tuition reimbursement
Does it pay a livable wage? ($11.09/hour in Utah for one person) 40 hrs. a week at = $1,774.40/month before taxes.

24. Peanuts Comic Strip by Charles Schulz
YOUR COUNSELOR
Counselors are available today for a brief 5 minute review of your progress toward graduation and post-high school plans.
If you need a longer appointment, please schedule it with our secretary.
Peanuts Comic Strip by Charles Schulz

25. Senior Information
All information discussed today is in your CCRP handout
Sign up for Remind:
text this message @jhs2018ccr
The Senior Greensheet is the Jordan High senior bulletin. It contains information about:
Graduation
Scholarships
College Admissions

26. Ultimately, it’s your Responsibility to Graduate!
Leave Jordan High with a diploma and
a plan for your future.
Please turn to page 3 in the Greensheet and follow the instructions “Register for Jordan’s College Day” to see that you are registered for College Day on Oct. 3. If you are not registered, do it while you wait to see your counselor.