Now What?

This is my last year of high school. What am I going to do next year?

Welcome to reality…..

Graduation Requirements• 27 credits

• 4 English, 3 Math (3 different levels)• 3 Social Studies (including U.S. Govt.)• 3 Science, 1.5 Fine Arts, 1 CTE• .5 Health, 1.5 P.E. (Fit for Life required)• .5 Computer Tech, .5 Financial Literacy• 3 Senior core classes• Electives to equal 27 credits total• No U’s• Athletes must complete 16 core classes to

meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

To Be On Line For Graduation • All make-up must be completed on Plato or

Davis District approved courses.

• Additional sources for credits: Electronic High School, Davis Connects online classes, BYU Independent Study, CE General Educ classes, approved private institutions.

• Seminary seniors must start the year with a minimum of 20 credits

• Non-seminary seniors must start the year with a minimum of 19 credits

Northridge High School Counseling Department

2430 N. Hillfied Rd. Layton, Utah 84041 801-402-8507

Credit Retrieval Plan and Agreement

Name:__________________________ Date: _______________

Course Term/s Credit/s Type

Make up or Original

Institution Date Due

Altering listed coursework will jeopardize graduation from Northridge High School.

Student: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian: _________________________

Counselor: _________________________ Institutional Representative:____________________

Notes:

Northridge High School Counseling Department

2430 N. Hillfied Rd. Layton, Utah 84041 801-402-8507

Credit Retrieval Plan and Agreement

Name:__________________________ Date: _______________

Course Term/s Credit/s Type

Make up or Original

Institution Date Due

Altering listed coursework will jeopardize graduation from Northridge High School.

Student: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian: _________________________

Counselor: _________________________ Institutional Representative:____________________

Notes:

Post High School Options

• College or University• Community College• Applied Technology

College• Business Schools• Specialized Schools• Apprenticeships• Military• On-The-Job-Training

Post high school training is essential!

In a disaster, those who are hurt the worst lack education and training.

Future Job Outlook• 80% of the jobs in 2014 will

require training beyond a high school education.

• The basic requirement for middle-class status and earnings in both good and bad economies is a post high school education.

• By 2018 there will be 3 million more jobs available then there will be

college graduates to fill them.

Special Events• Financial Aid Night, Thursday, Sept. 20th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Davis H.S. Everyone is welcome • Northridge High Senior College Tour

Thurs., Sept. 27th, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome • Rocky Mt. & National College Fair Juan Diego High, Sat. Oct. 27th

1:00-3:30 p.m. (in Draper)

Special Events• WSU Wildcat Welcome

Feb. 6 admission and a 105+ index score are required for scholarships, (a bus will be available $5 fee – official transcript provided) guaranteed scholar- ship with application before Jan. 14th

• USU Open House/Scholarship Day Friday, Sept. 14th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Davis Conference Center

• Multi-Cultural Conferences held throughout year

ACT/SAT Scores• The ACT test is given several times

a year at NHS. The SAT must be taken at a college testing center.

• October is the last ACT test that can be taken for priority scholarship consideration.

• Academic scholarships from Utah colleges and universities require an index score.

• ACT/SAT and AP scores are listed on the bottom of transcripts. AP scores must be registered with your intended college.

• Presently, no Utah colleges or universities require the ACT Writing Test.

Curriculum Taken

English Math Science

Core or More English 9 – 11 Foreign

Language

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2Adv. Math

BiologyChemistry

Physics

Less than Core English 9 - 11 Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2

BiologyChemistry

Missing Less than English 9 - 11

Less than Algebra 1Geometry Algebra 2

Biology

Curriculum Taken English Math Science

Core or More 20.5 21.5 21.1

Less than Core 17.4 18.4 18.3

Missing 13.8 15.9 15.8

College Readiness and the Impact of Course Rigor

Average ACT Score for the Class of 2012

• 2012 ACT Tests – NHS is a testing site • Sept. 8th – Register by Aug. 17th (check standby)• Oct. 27nd – Register by Sept. 21th • Dec. 8th – Register by Nov. 2th • For test preparation – www.actstudent.org

and www.utahfutures.org/, testing link at http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/nhs/

• 2012 SAT Tests – College Testing Center• Oct. 6th – Register by Sept. 7th • Nov. 3rd – Register by Oct. 4th • Dec. 1st – Register by Nov. 1st • For test prep. – www.collegeboard.com and

www.testprep.com

Test Information

Admissions Index (ACT & GPA)

Student Resources• Go to Student Information System &

MyDSD • Login and then click on report tools for unofficial

transcripts and graduation summaries

• Northridge Counseling Website and Scholarship Section – DSD scholarship site http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/nhs/

• Student Services Scholarship Room

• Visit us on Facebook

• Official transcripts are needed for admission and scholarships

Types of Scholarships• Academic - determined by index score• Leadership• Departmental • Sports• Community Service• Multi-cultural• Private Donors

• NHS Scholarship page and resource links• Dependent scholarships with student/parents’

employment• Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship Information • 90% of all scholarship money comes

from universities and colleges – TOP PRIORITY

Do a Google scholarship search

• Check on the Internet and register with www.fastweb.com & www.utahfutures.org

• Campus visits and open houses are held throughout the year.

• Be careful of scholarship scams

Scholarship Information• College and university admissions

and scholarship deadlines must be met.

• Write a resume - include all community service, leadership experience and extra-curricular activities•Three letters of recommendation•Always be neat and accurate

Federal Financial Aid• www.FAFSA.ed.gov

• Apply online in January

• It is first-come first-serve

• Your parents must complete their 2012 Tax Return before you can file your 2013 FAFSA Application

• Federal financial help is available in the form of grants, work study and loans.

Grants do not need to be re-paid.

Good Luck With Your Future!

Congratulationsto the

Northridge High SchoolClass of 2013