1. Elk Ridge Middle School
9th Grade
Plan for College and Career Readiness

2. Graduation Requirements
4 years Language Arts
3.5 years Social Studies
3 years Math
3 years Science
1.5 Physical Education
1.5 years Fine Arts
1 year CTE
.5 Digital Studies
.5 Financial Literacy
.5 Health
8 Electives

3. Such as Foreign Language or Student Aide.
10th
x x x x
9th or 10th
12th
x x x x
10th
11th
12th
x x x x
 Electives include other classes taken that don’t fall under a specific category.
Such as Foreign Language or Student Aide.
x x x x
10th
11th
**take a 4th year of math
in 12th grade*** x
For example:
Woods or
Intro to Engineering 
x x x x
Students will have multiple opportunities to pass the test.
10th
11th
x x
Fine Arts Example 
Choir (full year)
x x x x
x x
10th
11th

4. 10th Grade Courses Language Arts 10 Secondary Math 2 or 3
Required
Common Electives
Language Arts 10
Secondary Math 2 or 3
Biology or Physics
World Civilizations (other options available)
Fitness for Life
Health
Drivers Education (0.5)
Digital Studies (0.5)
Seminary (0.5 or 1.0)
Band/Orchestra/Choir (1.0)
*8 classes are taken at Bingham per year.

5. Recovery Credit Options
Valley High School (Summer School)
Utah Student’s Connect (online option)
BYU Independent Study
Northridge Learning Center
(packets)
Make up any failed courses as soon as possible!!

6. What is Pathways?
A pathway is a sequence of courses within your area of interest
It is your educational road map guiding you to the high school courses and post secondary options most relevant to your chosen career destination.
Agriculture
Business
Family and consumer Science
Health Science
Information Technology
Marketing
Skilled and Technical Sciences
Technology and Engineering

7. Heavy Duty Mechanics/ Diesel Landscape Architecture Medical Assistant
Automotive Collision Repair
Barbering
Biotechnology
Computer Programming
Criminal Justice
Dental Assistant
Digital Media
Emergency Medical Technician
Engineering/Advanced Engineering
Fire Science
Game Design/Web Development
Hair Design
Heavy Duty Mechanics/ Diesel
Landscape Architecture
Medical Assistant
Nail Technician
Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy
Private Aircraft Pilot
Teacher Education
Urban Horticulture
Veterinary Science
Web Dev/ Professional Internship
Welding

8. College = 1, 2, 4 or More

9. THE COST OF COLLEGE IN UTAH
Public Colleges and Universities
Dixie State University
$5,080
Salt Lake Community
$3,780
Snow College
$3,692
Southern Utah University
$5,774
University of Utah
$8,824
Utah College of Applied Technology
Varies
Utah State University
$7,174
Utah State University Eastern
$3,749
Utah Valley University
$5,652
Weber State University
$5,524
Private Colleges and Universities
Brigham Young University
$5,460**
LDS Business College
$3,340**
Westminster College
$33,040
Additional Costs
Books (average cost $1,200/year)
Room/Board
(on-campus vs. off-campus)
Transportation
Miscellaneous, etc.
THE COST OF COLLEGE IN UTAH
TRANSITION: This is how much it costs to go to college for one year in the state of Utah. You will notice that not every college in the state costs the same price.
QUESTION: How much does it cost to go to ________________? (Pick any college or university that you would like to highlight.)
Point out a couple of schools, mentioning differences between in-state colleges vs. universities vs. private.
In-State Colleges: Typically offer 2-year associate degrees. Students must transfer to a university to receive a bachelor’s degree. Generally less expensive than universities.
In-State Universities: Offer bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, and often Doctorate degrees.
Generally more expensive than colleges.
Public vs. Private:
Public colleges and universities are owned by the government and receive tax dollars to help subsidize the cost of tuition for students.
Private colleges and universities are owned by non-government entities and do not receive tax dollars to subsidize tuition. Students will typically pay the full cost of their education.
Before you click to the next slide ask:   
QUESTION: Raise your hand if you want to go to college out-of-state. Where do you want to go?
Full time (15 credits), resident student, 2 semesters, tuition/fees ONLY.
* Tuition can increase annually. These amounts are current for the academic year.
*** Tuition differs for members & non-members. Above tuition is for members.

10. Remember you can fill out your FAFSA after Oct 1st of your senior year.

12. Take a look at your GPA. Where do you fall?

13. Regents’ Scholarship (Updated) New Century Scholarship
Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship (Updated)
New Century Scholarship
Award varies based on funding and financial need.
3.3 GPA
22 ACT
2 years Foreign Language in grades 9-12
3 lab-based Science courses
4 years progressive Math
Must have all coursework completed for Associates degree
3.5 high school G.P.A.
26 on ACT
Enroll for 15 credit hours Fall semester
$1250 per semester pending qualification (3.3)

14. 4 Year Plan Log onto Skyward Go to “Career Plan”
Add any electives or change required classes
Counselors will come around to talk with you individually to answer any further questions.
Before you leave, stop by the back table and take our short survey!