Preparing for High School 2023-24 Class of 2028 8" Grade Students and Parents/Guardians: Can you believe it... high school registration is just around the comer! After Winter Break, high schools will start the 9 grade registration process ‘The compiled information is intended to help you plan for this next step. Please take some time to acquaint yourself with the enclosed material, ‘The high school your student plans to attend also has a lot of helpful information regarding academic programs, opportunities to get involved, post-secondary planning, and high school life: Jordan High School Counseling Center: htips//ihs.canvonsdistrictons/ Alta High School Counseling Center: https:/ahs.canyonsdistric.orgy/ Important Upcoming Dates: ‘¢ Jordan High School Digger Fair: January 81, 2024, 6pm. Alta High School Freshman Orientation: January 24, 2024 Some of our favorite websites for future planning are: © Big Future: https:/bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ ‘© Keys to Success: https://www.ktsutah.org/ © Youscience: hitps//www.youscience.com/ Also remember, if your student plans to attend a high school other than their assigned neighborhood school, you will need to complete an open enrollment December 1, 2023 and ends ebmary 7, 2024. eptalplanning-enrollment/opes ‘We appreciate all of your support! Please encourage your student to continue to work hard through 8" grace. 8" grade success is a great determiner of 9" grade success. 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Ps 3. 3. | 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7 7. 8 8. JUNIOR 11" GRADE SENIOR 12" GRADE L L 2. 2. | 3. ay 4. 4. | 5. 5. 6. 6. | 7. Te 8 8‘* There are two types of associate degrees: Assoclatoof Applied selence the dagres provides bass preparation and lated Instoton foresee development endo Into thefob mat ndin gone cases forbachel’s dagraos Associate of Slance an Asoclatoof rts ‘Thiscapies provides tha ret to yearsa bachelor's dlgrecandean be earned at a communty eal and thon tanatred to aumivorsiy.The Big 5 Students want to know what they need to apply to colleges: The Big 5! ACT “The College Test” GPA Every grado earned correlates with a numerical vale. Grade Point ‘ge (GPA) is the average all grades earned in th- 2th ‘grade These averages inioato how well you dd in those classes ie English, Math, Reading, Science Sooras range from | 0 36 ‘This test is typically taken your junior year (ith grade). Challenging Courses ceotnio Concurrent ‘eaucatton Enrolinent Courses Advanced Honors Placement ‘vears op (AP) Years vat gt wor yanguag Extracurricular Service Involvement Collages don't just want ae students who wll do well n rer they want students baci who wil also engag ‘outside of the classroom and make a postive impact PoliciesCanyons High School Diploma Options ~ Class of 2022 & Beyond ‘The Utah Stat Legisature requires all students pasa bast cvs test inorder to receive shih shoo! diploma. 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Conict Counseling enter for more information. *Forthe Advanced and Honors Diplomas, Senior ELA must be one of the following courses: ELA 12,ELA‘12 Honors, AP English Language and Composition, aP English Literature and Composition, ENGL 1010/2010 (combined with semester DFELA 12 or Humanities 1040/1400} Creative Writing, Humanities 1010/1100 (combined with semester of FLA 12 0r EWGL 1010). +The Recommended Core Course of tudy for College Reaness may help students to be eligible for finanetat ‘sslatance ncading but not lated tthe Regents Scholarship, Scholarships may include addtional requirements Stehn grades cumulative GPS, ACT score, and/or Gtizenship. For ofa! nformatfon regarding the Regents! ‘Shoarship isle Appieation forthe Advanced or Hoxors Dipl nas be sublet he Counseling Center before April 1‘Whatisit? Whereisit available? College oredit earned through: cost:* fowebr Sec What college credit wilt Vane? EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL “Thorear threo ways:e oom ologo cra in high school Tiss great way to get your eolege educate plus save youtie and mone. Tah your counssor ‘lasses your high schoolers \When earning collage ced igh schoo tlk th your counselorto male suro you eaing ral thet counts forsthor gonora odvoaton orton yourmr ath allogsyouplan wo atond. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CONCURRENT ADVANCED ENROLLMENT (CE) PLACEMENT (AP)What is a Career Pathway? Career Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate, Students who focus on a Career Pathway ‘acquire the skills necessary for entry into well-paid careers with high potential for Tapid financial growth, increased levels of responsibility, and a high degree of personal satisfaction. Individual career pathways will map-out the required courses necessary to graduate as a "Pathway Gompleter” ‘Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Marketing Business Management & Administration Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications, Finance Engineering and Technology Human Services Hospitality & Tourism ‘Manufacturing Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ‘Architecture & Construction ‘Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Education & Training Health Science YOR A COMPLETE IST OF PATHWAYS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE STATS OF UTAH VISIT.Tras Pee a Sane IT Nvauor skeaed B192023-24 CTEC mms tmntininnt clas Program Information (rasan Uireasncspeaantmpenemeecoinaaa” [ameter [NT [teenage aie roses bay ben Cm Sa en arg er, aT RR [etm eee nd cece ae ees he at — a a _—— a romrneny pantie pnananaaen om | aor ee a oP a ed oe tpt Pas Gesemnet ee an Soa ce aT ROW eee onyJordan High School Clubs Get Involved! Art Club Ethical Hackers Pickleball FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America) Roll Initiative (D & D) Board Games Chess Club Expedition Union FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Book Club Unified Sports Beetdigger Bulls Beet TV/Skills USA DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Mountain Bike Fruity Pebbles Guitar Club French Club Spanish Club Anime Club Educators Rising Robotics ClubAlta High School Clubs Get Involved! Academic Decathlon Art Club ASL Club Book Club Chess Club Chinese Club Croc Club Culinary Club DECA (cistributive Education Cubs of America) Drama Club Esports FBLA (Future sins Leaders of Ameria) FCCLA (Family career Community Leaders of America) First Robotics French Club German Club GSIA (Gender & Sew identity Alliance) Happynings Club Hockey Team HOSA (Health Occupations Students ‘of America) Improv Club Interact Club Journaling/Writing Club Medieval Club Mountain Bike Club National Honor Society One Direction Club Pacific Islander Club Pinata Club Sent It, Shred It Club SheTech SkillsUSA Table Top ClubStep 2: Check with Local Organizations Beyond the walls of your school exists a rich resource of community orga ations that you can volunteer with. Here are some toinguire ‘© Farmer's market ‘+ Mayor's office = YMCA © Library * Boys & Girls Clubs * Local museums and theaters © City parks and recreation departments * Schools TOP 6 REASONS WHY STUDENTS VOLUNTEER Networking/ Meeting Peers Learning New Skills g Estoy es ss, ame. Step 3: Ask Family or Friends ‘To Make A Positive Impact sillze your connections wit family and friends to find a volunteer opportunity ‘sk veri they have either * Volunteered at reputable places that are accepting volunteer applications. ‘+ Heard of or work at organizations thal are worthwhile places for volunteers to invest their time. How to Find Volunteer Opportunities as a StudentThe Basics on Financial Aid Whatis it? What do Ineed to know? 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