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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Counseling Department & Comprehensive Guidance

Individual Planning (PCCR)

Exploring Options

Education Statistics

SHS Graduation Requirements

Citizenship Recovery

Credit Recovery

Clubs, Organizations & Activities

Opportunities at SHS

Learning Styles

9th & 10th grade Checklist

11th grade Checklist

12th grade Checklist

CTE Pathways

Testing

Special Programs

Social / Emotional Support

NCAA Requirements for Athletes

1, 2, 4 or More!

Options after High School

College Admissions Index

College Admissions Process

Colleges & Universities

Vocational Schools

Financial Aid

Scholarships

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Plan for College & Career Readiness (PCCR) Counselors meet with every student each year during their PCCR meetings. This is a great opportunity for the students to get to know their counselor,

learn about themselves and their options, make the most of High School, and get ready for life after High School. Course registration for the following school year will also be completed during this time. The following is an outline of when the Counselors will be meeting with each grade:

Seniors: September (group meeting)

Freshmen: October thru December (classroom activity then individual appointments)

Sophomores : January (classroom activity then group meeting)

Juniors: February thru April (classroom activity then individual appointments)

More information will be sent as these dates approach.

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Counseling Department

Empowering all students to be College & Career Ready

Stansbury High School

Counseling Department

Kim Herrera A thru Do

Cristy Hill Dr thru K

Rhett Larsen L thru Ri

Matthew Southam Ro thru Z

Mitzi Quarez Freshmen Advocate

Kristin Cavey Concurrent Enrollment/ Scholarships Carolyn Clawson Work-Based Learning Aide

Kristy Didericksen Work-Based Learning-Pathways

Suzie Hansen Secretary

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Individual Planning

(PCCR)

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams; live the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

Learn about yourself and your options. Develop a road map to your future through your PCCR and Utah Futures.

Get involved in school and community. Volunteer. Join a team or club. Put yourself in a leadership position. *Document all involvement for scholarships & resumes.

Make the most of high school. Take challenging courses. Colleges look at your grades, sure, but

also how difficult your courses are. Honors, AP & Concurrent Enrollment are courses that will help prepare you for college and look good on your transcript.

READ! Read at least 30 minutes every day, beyond study and homework. Remember, people who read more know more.

Take the right tests (PSAT, ASVAB, ACT, SAT). Ask for help if faced with a roadblock. Having trouble, check with

your parent, teacher, or counselor for extra support. Get ready for life after high school.

Research your options through Utah Futures. Get the facts about: admissions requirements, costs, financial aid,

and scholarship possibilities. Ask for letters of recommendations. Arrange campus visits (you are given two excused absences per

year to visit colleges). Set an appointment with an academic advisor at your college of

interest. Develop a resume.

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SHS offers a wide variety of courses, programs, clubs, and activities. This pro-vides students with the opportunity to enrich their personal lives and also helps make decisions about their futures. As students face the stressful decisions about what they should do after school and what careers they might be interested in, con-sider the following:

Interests Ask yourself what sort of classes, subjects, or hobbies interest you? Would you prefer working more with things, people, data, or ideas? The following interest in-ventories/websites can help you recognize areas/careers you might be interested in:

Utah Futures (www.utahfutures.org) offers self assessments to help you find careers that match your interest areas.

ASVAB: Given through the military your junior/senior year to assess your interest and abilities.

Abilities Ask yourself what comes easy to you. What type of career would require those abilities and strengths? Some careers require physical endurance, people skills, coordination, eye for detail, technical skills, etc. What are your strengths? The best job for you is one that matches your abilities and interests.

Values We often forget to consider our own personal values when choosing careers. It’s important to think about what you value most in life. For example, if you love be-ing outdoors, then try to find a career that would allow you the opportunity to be outside when working. It’s helpful to choose a career that is compatible to your values.

Job Outlook Our world is changing so quickly that it is difficult to keep on top of the job mar-

ket. For example, what jobs are in high demand, what careers will stay, and what

are the new careers being created. As you narrow down your list of possible ca-

reers that match your interests, abilities, and values, you should also research the

“job outlook”. This is the availability of a particular job you are interested in.

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Exploring Options

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Education Pays!

A person who has completed their high school education has a better employment outlook than a person who has not. But what does that really look like?

Education pays ... Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.

Over a lifetime a person with a diploma will make $430,000 more than a person without.

Now there are a large amount of opportunities open to the young adult and adult learner to support the completion of the high school diploma. Be sure to research your high school opportunities.

Do you have time? Can you afford it? According to the BLS, you can’t afford not to finish your high school diploma.

From one-year certificates to four-year degrees, COLLEGE = OPPORTUNITY!

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SHS Graduation Requirements

4.0 ENGLISH - # Required Units (Yrs.) Including a full credit in each of the following courses: English 9, English 10, English 11or AP English Language & English 12. Courses in College Prep English, AP Language, AP Liter-ature, Debate, Journalism, Literature & Sci Fi/Fantasy; Shakespeare; Foreign Language Level 3 or higher, Creative Writing & English 1010 can fill part or all of the requirements for English 12 Credit.

3.0 MATHEMATICS - # Required Units (Yrs.) Students must complete 3 full credits of secondary mathematics: Secondary Math I, Sec-ondary Math II, and then either Secondary Math III or a state-approved 3rd math option. See your Counselor for options for a 3rd or 4th Math credit.

3.0 SCIENCE - # Required Units (Yrs.) Freshmen are required to take a science. To fulfill the requirement a student must take one course from two of these four science core areas: Earth Systems, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

3.0 SOCIAL STUDIES - # Required Units (Yrs.) 9th Grade Geography for Life . 0.5 10th Grade World History . . 0.5 11th Grade U.S. History . . 1.0 12th Grade Civics . . . 0.5 10th thru 12th Grade = Social Studies Elective 0.5 12th Grade = Must pass a basic civics test.

0.5 HEALTH - # Required Units (Yrs.) (generally taken in 10th grade)

1.5 HEALTHY LIFE STYLES (P.E.) - # Required Units (Yrs.) Participation Skills . . . 0.5 Fit for Life . . . . 0.5 Elective P.E. or Sports Credit . 0.5

0.5 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY- # Required Units (Yrs.)

1.5 FINE ARTS- # Required Units (Yrs.) Visual / Performing Arts

1.0 CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE)

0.5 FINANCIAL LITERACY-11th or 12th Grade

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:

Due to the 5x5 schedule being instituted, credits required will be adjusted:

Credits to Graduate: 2017 2018 2019 2020

Required 18.5 19.5 19.5 19.5

Elective 10.5 11.5 12.5 14.5

Total 29.0 31.0 32.0 34.0

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Citizenship “U” Recovery

This is last year’s, the District is currently working on a District-wide Policy, this is

valid only until the new one is finished.

Stansbury High School Citizenship/Credit Remediation Policy – 2015 - 16 We encourage students to act responsibly. Attendance in class, punctuality and acting ap-propriately enhances growth, learning and enjoyment of school. Tooele County School Dis-trict encourages student responsibility through the implementation of the District Citizenship Procedure. The procedure includes “H” (Honors), “S” (Satisfactory), “N” (Needs Improve-ment), or “U” (Unsatisfactory Attendance). An Unsatisfactory or “U” citizenship mark results from any of the following: Attendance: A “U” will result from three uncleared absences per term in any one class. An un-

cleared absence is any absence without a parent/guardian notification to the Attendance Office within 3 days of the absence.

Tardiness: A “U” will result from five tardies per term in any one class. CLC Attendance/Tardies: “U”’s received at the CLC MUST be made up at the CLC. - Contact them at 435-833-

8700. A student may not participate in athletics, extracurricular activities or represent the District in any capacity if he/she has a “U”. A student will forfeit the privilege to participate in the Grad-uation Commencement Ceremony if he/she has a “U” on their permanent records. Needs Improvement “N” will be marked by teachers for classroom behavior problems. Teachers shall mark Comment Codes for those problems when giving an “N”. *Citizenship Make-Up Procedure for the Term-in-Progress: In each class, students are required to make up uncleared absences beyond two (2) by spending hour-for-hour time in make-up sessions. Parents and students can check attendance on the SIS system by access-ing our District website: http://www.tooeleschools.org, or our school website: http://www.stansburyhigh.org. Username and Password information can be acquired by contacting the Counseling Office at 435.884.7730 or they can request an attendance print-out from the Attendance Office at a cost of $.05 per page. Students may make-up an Unsatisfactory Citizenship mark as follows: Citizenship sessions will be offered after school throughout the term as determined by the school admin-

istration Citizenship sessions run for 45 minutes Monday from 1:40 pm – 2:25 pm; Tuesday thru Thursday 2:40 –

3:25 pm. Students must do two (2), 45-minute sessions (totaling 1½ hours) for each unexcused absence over 2

per class. For tardies, one 45-minute session will clear two (2) tardies (or ½ session/25 minutes = 1 tardy).

The cost is $3.00 per session ($6.00 per absence) and must be paid at the time of the session or before credit will be posted on student’s record.

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Citizenship Recovery (Cont.)

CITIZENSHIP Sessions will be closed to students as soon as the session is full.

Students must bring schoolwork to work on if they happen to finish their CIT-IZENSHIP assignment early.

There will absolutely be no talking or sleeping, and students must remain on task (otherwise the CITIZENSHIP session will be void and not count toward an absence).

Upon completing one CITIZENSHIP Session, the student’s work and record of attendance will automati-cally be transferred to the teachers for the following session. Students may attend CITIZENSHIP ses-sions simultaneously or separately, but an absence will only be removed after a student attends two ses-sions totaling 1½ hours.

Students are encouraged to take care of U’s immediately. Students may have difficulty getting in to CITI-ZENSHIP sessions if they wait until the end of the term.

*Previous-semester U’s can only be made up under the following circumstances: 1. “2 for 2's” - Students who go two consecutive terms with no F’s or U’s after a “U” is given will qualify

to remove 2 U’s. Students cannot use terms that previously had a U cleared. Students must see their counselor to complete this process.

2. “Youth Summit” – Will be held in March (date to be determined), from 6:00 – 8:40 pm. Students who attend the Summit will qualify to remove 1 U; if a parent accompanies the student 2 will be removed. Student and parent must attend the entire evening and have their verification cards stamped. Cards must be returned to authorized personnel at the end of the evening. We will post the date as soon as we receive the information from the District.

3. “CTE Fair” – District = Thursday, February 18th between 4 & 8 pm at the Community Learning Cen-ter (CLC). Students can attend the CTE Fair that is held with their parent or guardian and clear 1 U. Both you and your parent/guardian have to sign in at the door to clear the U.

4. “Saturday School” – September 19th, 2015 and May 14th, 2016 from 8:00 am -12:00 Noon @ SHS. Cost is $10.00. Students who labor & complete all 4 hours will clear 8 absences. Come dressed to work (long pants and long-sleeved shirts) and get dirty.

5. “Guiding Good Choices” – A 5 week class developed to help improve family communication and bonding. Parent must attend all 5 sessions with the student attending session #3 to clear 1 U. Call Sta-cy Smart at (435) 843-2185 for more information. Flyers are available in the Counseling Office. 1st ses-sion starts September10th.

6. “Stallion School”- To make up absences/tardies, pay fee of $10 and complete seat time on Satur-days. Mr. Carpenter will supervise the program, must have a minimum of 10 students to carry the class. Students must bring homework to do or a book to read.

7. “School Service”- (Seniors Only) this option is only available on a case by case basis at the discre-tion of the principal in consultation with the student’s parent/guardian. Service hours can only be applied to current year. Other options must be used to clear prior U’s. All service hours must be completed by June 21st, 2016 the cut-off date for Seniors to walk in the Graduation Ceremony: May 13th, 2016. The fee is $10.00.

*Students cannot ‘bank’ or hold in reserve hours for future absences.

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Credit Recovery

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Which options are right for you?

Students who need to make up credit (F’s) have the following options:

Summer School – Original credit for P.E.: You can earn up to .5 credits (2 terms of credit), attendance is mandatory for credit; or do on-line credit recovery through Compass Learning. You can register early (preferred) by paying at the Finance Office. The cost for Summer School is $40.00 per session which must be paid before credit will be recorded. Online credit recovery is done if you have failed a class. If you can pass the test, credit will be given or you will need to go through the program until you pass.

Credit Recovery (English, Social Science/History, Math, Science, P.E., a few electives) taken during the students’ daily schedule. This is to remediate “F’s” in these core classes. $35 flat fee.

Credit Recovery - extended-day (English, Social Science/History, Math, Science, P.E., a few electives): the cost of this program is $35 for the year; with a $10 fee for every F you remediate. Students are required to attend in the classroom at least one hour each week after school, after which work can be done at home.

Utah Students Connect Online education program through TCSD offering courses to students in high school. The classroom portion of Driver’s Ed is now available. For more information about course offerings and course start dates, please visit www.utahstudentsconnect.org and your counselor.

Electronic High School Students do the work on their own online and take the final test at SHS. EHS credits will be accepted by SHS. Many students discover that EHS classes are more challenging than Credit Recovery classes, some really like them. Go to www.uen.org to create an account, and remember that credits need to be remediated for the exact term that had been failed. EHS availability will end 3/31/17

BYU Correspondence Credits are accepted at SHS, but are not administered through SHS. Register online at www.elearn.byu.edu.

Drivers Ed online options Classroom portion is offered through Utah Students Connect. Class fee is $45, following completion you

can contact our District Drivers Ed Coordinator, Dr. Rick Harrison at rlharrison@tooeleschools.org to schedule drive time, driving fee is $120. Registration can only be done through a student’s Counselor.

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Clubs, Organizations &

Activities

Title: Advisors: Membership requirements: Anime Club Ms. Foss All students with an interest, love, or curiosity for

Anime and Asian culture. Meet weekly, must follow SHS rules.

Anti-Bullying Coalition Ms. Taylor

Four boys and girls from each class represent the ABC team as "Student Ambassadors." You can report bullying concerns to them as well. If you are interested in joining, contact your counselor.

Band/Orchestra

Mr. Blanchard Marching band meets in the summer to practice. Jazz band meets during the year. Other band members take band as a class during the school day. Audition is required for Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra.

Book Club Ms. Tanaka Read & discuss books as a group in an monthly meeting.

Yearbook Mr. Bryant Must take beginning photography as a prerequisite. The student will get an advanced photo credit and can also take AP photo through the yearbook class. Must take class in schedule.

Debate/Speech Mr. Saunders $30.00 to Finance Office. Practice 1.5 hours Wednesday and Thursday. Compete at scheduled tournaments. Taking the class is helpful, but not required.

Drama Club Mr. Carpenter Service Club - Interest, attendance at meetings, payment of fee (unless fee waiver).

Drama Productions Mr. Carpenter After school productions must audition. Anybody may audition and participate in the productions. Must audition and attend workshops – compete in the spring.

The Escape Club Mr. Durka

FCCLA—Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Ms. Dalton Ms. Christensen

Must be enrolled in a FACS class: Dues are $20.00. Each member will receive an FCCLA T-shirt and FCCLA magazine. Meets most Wednesdays after school.

Fantasy Role-Play Mr. Hensel

Folk Dance Club Mrs. Augustine

French Club Mr. Canard

FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America

Ms. L. Stewart $20.00 club fee. Have an interest in business and want to learn more through fun activities.

FFA Mr. Miller Mr. Anderson

Dues are $20.00, Required to be enrolled in one of the Ag classes for the school year.

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Clubs, Organizations & Activities

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Title: Advisors: Membership requirements: Game Board Club Mr. Heiner Club meets every Thursday after school, room

132. Hope Squad Ms. Hill

The HOSA Club Mr. Leonelli HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Improv Club Mr. Carpenter

Key Club Ms. Roberts Service Club - Dues and the ability to volunteer for service works.

Latinos in Action Mr. Bleazard 2.0 GPA or higher, must be involved in at least 1 extra-curricular activity.

MESA Mr. Stemle MESA’s purpose is to expose students to a variety of careers & activities in science and mathematics.

National Honor Society Ms. Taylor Must be a 10th - 12th grader with a minimum of a 3.75 GPA to apply. Must also meet eligibility guidelines in the chapter bylaws.

Photography Society Mr. Bryant

Pottery Club Ms. Coyle Members must attend 75% of the meetings, pay club dues, and follow SHS rules.

Renaissance Ms. Lloyd Ms. Coyle

Areas of recognition include outstanding attendance award, academic excellence award, academic improvement award and the VIP breakfast.

ROTC SSG Barton It is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline

Skills USA Mr. Walter

Learn basic employment & life skills that can lead to career success. Great scholarship opportunities

Stallion Post (Journalism)

Ms. Tanaka Students at Stansbury High School.

Utah Student Technology Mr. Erichsen (CLC)

Robotics

Student Government Mr. Lundwall Mr. Allen

Elections in the spring for SBO’s and class officers.

Vocal Music, (Choir) Mr. Mourtgos Students should enroll in class. Intermediate and Advanced (Show) choir require try-outs.

Yearbook Mr. Bryant Must be enrolled in class

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Clubs, Organizations & Activities

(Cont.)

Baseball Coach Clinton (Mr.)

Tryouts in the spring.

Basketball (men’s) Coach White Tryouts in November.

Basketball (women’s) Coach Newton Tryouts in November.

Cross Country Coach Allen Coach Quarez

A 3.1 mile course and it is a boys and girls team. Top 7 males, and the top 7 females run varsity eve-ryone else runs JV. Anyone can move of to varsity we take the top 7 fastest times. Everyone that runs is accepted on the team. Fall sport.

Football Coach Christiansen Summer Tryouts, Fall Sport.

Golf (men’s) Fall sport - Tryout required.

Golf (women’s) Coach Newton Spring sport - Tryout required.

Soccer (men’s) Tryouts in February, Spring Sport.

Soccer (women’s) Coach Alverson Tryouts in August, Fall Sport.

Softball Coach Clinton (Ms.)

Tryouts in the Spring.

Swimming Coach Peterson Coach Dalton

No try outs. Take first period swimming, and show up for after school practices.

Tennis (men’s) Coach Jones Spring sport.

Tennis (women’s) Coach Jones Fall sport.

Track and Field (men’s) Coach Allen No cuts- everyone is welcome, Spring Sport.

Track and Field (women’s)

Coach Lund No cuts- everyone is welcome, Spring Sport.

Volleyball Coach Tryouts in summer, Fall Sport.

Wrestling Coach Linnell Anyone interested in wrestling can participate. Winter sport.

Title: Advisors: Membership requirements:

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Title: Advisors: Membership requirements: Rugby

Water Polo

Precision Ballroom

Ms. Bleazard Tryouts in the spring. Students perform for various community and school activities.

Cheerleading Ms. N. Stewart Spring tryouts.

Color Guard Ms. Morse Is a team that spins flags, rifles, sabers & dances/performs with the band. also competes indoors against other color guards during the Winter. Try-outs are in the Spring.

Dance Company Ms. Romney Tryouts in the Spring. Perform a variety of styles of dance at concerts, assemblies and events throughout the year.

Drill team Stallionettes

Ms. Smith Tryouts in the Spring, after 3rd term grades. Per-form at assemblies, games, competitions, and must take drill class in schedule. Full year sport.

Clubs, Organizations & Activities

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Opportunities at Stansbury High

Concurrent Enrollment/College Credit

Concurrent Enrollment / College Credit (11th & 12th Grades Only) Must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher to enroll Math 1050 must have an ACT score of 23 or higher English 1010 must have an ACT score of 18 or higher A student can enroll in their first concurrent enrollment class the summer be-

fore their junior year. Register with the University offering your class, (SLCC, USU, Weber). You

must also meet with your counselor to put that class into your schedule. You can get help from Ms. Cavey if needed; she will send you more info once it is in your schedule.

Please note: grades earned in concurrent enrollment courses will be posted on the student’s permanent college as well as their High School transcript. If a student receives a D or lower, they will be no longer be eligible to participate in the concurrent enrollment program.

Please see Ms. Cavey, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator located in the Counseling Office, for further questions and planning. If you are plan-ning on working towards an Associate’s Degree while in high school, you and your parent must meet with Ms. Cavey by the Spring of your sophomore year to get the information and map out a 2-year plan.

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Advanced Placement (Classes available for 11th & 12th Grades Only) Cristy Hill – AP Coordinator Advanced Placement (AP) courses give you the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school. You must pass the end-of-year exam to earn col-lege credit. Colleges and universities determine their own policies regarding AP Ex-ams grades: Some award “credit” for qualifying AP Exam grades. This means you actually

earn points toward your college degree. Others award “advanced placement.” This means you can skip introductory cours-

es, enter higher-level classes, and/or fulfill general education requirements. Students have the option of taking AP exams beginning in 10th grade without tak-

ing the class, there is an $80 fee per test and will earn college credit. Early Enrollment High school students can enroll in classes at local colleges/universities. Career Internship Program (11th & 12th Grades Only) This program helps the students decide if they want to pursue a particular career in their future. An internship is a chance for the student to go into a business and learn about that occupation on a daily basis. The students who participate in the intern program attend a workshop once a week in the career center where they learn skills such as: resume writing, interviewing skills, teamwork, conflict management, and ca-reer exploration. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and no more than 1 F in their previ-ous term to participate, at least one related class in their schedule, and complete all required paperwork. The internship must coincide with your PCCR Career Goal. Please contact Ms. Clawson in the Career Center for more information. Community Learning Center Home of: College Partnerships, Leading-Edge Career and Technical Education. Your pathways now have a central learning place... Go to www.clc.tooeleschools.org for program offerings.

Opportunities at Stansbury High

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AUDITORY Description

If you are an auditory learner, you learn primarily by hearing and listening. As a result, you more easily understand and remember things you have heard. Your brain stores information through sounds and has an easier time understanding spoken instructions versus written ones. If you are struggling to understand written information, it may be helpful to read things out loud. You most likely need to hear information or talk about things in order to learn best.

As an auditory learner, you probably hum or talk to yourself or others if you become bored. People may think you are not paying attention, even though you may be hearing and understand-ing everything being said. Learning Strategies

Sit where you can hear. Have your hearing checked on a regular basis. Use flashcards to learn new words or study for tests and read them out loud. Read stories, assignments, or directions out loud. Record yourself spelling words and then listen to the recording. Have test questions read to you out loud. Study new material by reading it out loud.

Math Strategies Immediately after you read your math textbook assignment, recite aloud or tell someone what you have learned. Read your class notes and textbooks aloud. Whenever possible, say them in your own words. Talk about math to a study partner or to anyone who might listen (even pets are an option).

*Remember that you need to hear things, not just see things, in order to learn well.

VISUAL Description

If you are a visual learner, you learn primarily by reading or seeing pictures. As a result, you picture what you are learning in your head and you learn best by using methods that are primarily visual. Visual learners usually have neat and clean homework. Because you like to see what you are learning, you may often close your eyes to visualize or remember things. You also may find something to watch if you become bored.

As a visual learner, you may have difficulty with spoken directions and may need to see examples to under-stand assignments. You may also be easily distracted by sounds. You are attracted to color and to spoken language (like a story) that is rich in imagery. Learning Strategies

Sit near the front of the classroom. (It won't mean you're the teacher's pet!) Have your eyesight checked on a regular basis. Use flashcards (with pictures if possible) to learn new words. Try to visualize things that you hear or things that are read to you. Write down key words, ideas, or instructions. Draw pictures to help explain new concepts and then explain the pictures. Color code things and highlight information when studying. Avoid distractions during study times.

Math Strategies Use visual cues such as flash cards and concrete items. Use graph paper for organizing math problems. Color code math problems.

* Remember that you need to see things, not just hear things, to learn well.

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TACTILE Description

If you are a tactile learner, you learn primarily by touching and doing. Your brain stores and understands information through physical movement and activity. You are a "hands-on" learner who prefers to touch, move, build, or draw what you learn and you tend to learn better when some type of physical activity is involved. To learn best, you need to be active, comfortable in your seat and take frequent breaks. You may often speak with your hands or gestures and you may have difficulty sitting still.

As a tactile learner, you like to take things apart and put things together. You tend to find reasons to fidget or move around when you become bored. You may often touch people when you are talking and appreciate physically expressed forms of encouragement, such as a pat on the back. Learning Strategies

Participate in activities that involve touching, building, moving, or drawing. Do lots of hands-on activities like art projects, taking walks, or acting out stories. It's OK to chew gum, walk around, or rock in a chair while reading or studying. Use flashcards and arrange them in groups to show relationships between ideas. Trace words with your finger to learn spelling (finger spelling). Take frequent breaks during reading or studying periods (frequent, but not long). It's OK to shake your foot or hold on to something while learning. Use a computer to reinforce learning through your sense of touch.

Math Strategies Use a hands-on approach to learning. Work out as many math problems as possible. Do, do, do! Practice, practice, practice! Whenever possible, convert what you are learning in math to real-life, concrete experiences. If applicable, use meas-

uring cups, measuring vials, toothpicks, seeds, stones, marbles, paperclips, rulers, sticks. *Remember that you learn best by doing, not just by reading, seeing, or hearing.

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9th & 10th Grade Checklist

10th Grade: Make sure you’re enrolled in

challenging classes. Plan & prepare for tests. Sign up to take the PSAT

(October). Prepare to take the PLAN test

(October).

Write down 10 goals, both academic and personal, that you want to accomplish this year.

Attend your PCCR meeting with your parents/guardian.

Get involved! Join a club or participate in activities. Colleges like to see involvement in activities as well as volunteer work through your high school years because it shows focus and commitment.

If possible, make plans to visit college campuses during the summer.

Start learning about college costs and talking to your family about how you’re going to finance your future.

Explore your career interests, take a personality test, and explore career opportunities.

Start applying for scholarships.

9th Grade:

Make the most of high school! Get Involved! Join a club,

volunteer, and participate in activities. This will help you build your resume, look good for colleges, and help you enjoy your high school experience.

Develop good habits: Study, get good grades, have good attendance, and pass all your classes.

Check your schedule and make sure you’re in challenging classes.

Attend your PCCR meeting with your parent/guardian to help develop a road map to your future.

Start exploring careers: take interest inventory tests, research different careers, take classes in your different areas of interests

Start preparing and researching scholarships .

Ask for help. If you are struggling, talk to your parents, teacher, or counselor to help get you back on track.

Begin a portfolio of service - keep track of any service you do for the community. It looks great on scholarship applications and can tip the scales in your favor!

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Make sure you’re enrolled in challenging classes.

Check your schedule and transcript to make sure you’re in-line to graduate.

Mark your calendar with dates and deadlines.

Write down 10 goals, both academic and personal, that you want to accomplish this year.

Attend your PCCR meeting with your parents/guardian.

Take the PSAT to qualify to be a National Merit Scholar it is given at SHS (October).

Get involved! Join a club or participate in activities. Colleges like to see involvement in activities through your high school years because it shows focus and commitment.

Start narrowing down colleges, and take campus tours of your top selections.

Start gathering letters of recommendations.

Put together a resume of your classes, clubs, sports, and outside activities.

Learn more about college costs and financial aid.

Use a financial aid calculator to estimate how much your family will be expected to pay for college (www.fafsa.edu.gov). Make sure it’s .gov, not .com!!

Continue to explore career interests. Try an internship, talk to people in the field you’re interested in, or take classes relative to your interest area.

Start applying for scholarships.

Take the ASVAB in November.

Prep for the ACT - All juniors will take the test in March at SHS Free of Charge.

11th Grade Checklist

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12th Grade Checklist

Detailed & Updated Calendar is available Online and in the Counseling Office

Parents, please support our school and encourage your son / daughter to become a good student or if they're already a good student, to be a better student. Together we can make a difference if we think forward. Please check our website for specific dates!

August - December Check your schedule and transcript to make sure you’re in-line to graduate. Attend your PCCR meeting with your parent/guardian. Make a plan with your counselor

to remediate any credit or citizenship standing you are behind. Retake the ACT if needed to try to improve your score. Last recommended test date for

seniors is the December test date. Assemble a master scholarship application and request letters of recommendation. Visit the college and universities you are interested in. Apply for admissions to various colleges. Start applying for scholarships. WATCH DEADLINES for scholarships and admissions applications. Attend your local Financial Aid/Scholarship night (usually in November). Pass the Civics test

January - March Go to www.fafsa.gov and complete the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid). Attend

the FAFSA workshop if you need help filing out your application (usually in February). Continue to apply for scholarships.

April - May Visit the college you have been accepted to. Review your financial aid award letter and college offers to determine what the different

schools could do to help you pay for college. Submit any information on scholarship offers, cords, military service, enrichments, path-

ways, etc. to the Counseling Office for the academic banquet. Attend the Academic Social and other senior events. Graduate from High School!!!

Summer Create a college spending budget. Finalize housing plans. Participate in your college’s orientation and register for classes.

**A detailed calendar will be given every year to seniors during their PCCR meeting.

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Utah High School to

College and Career www.utahcte.org

Options after High School

What is a Pathway? • A Pathway is a sequence of courses within your area of interest. • A Pathway connects from high school to college for a specific degree and/or career. • A Pathway will save you time and money toward a college degree.

Top 5 reasons to participate in CTE Career Pathways: 1. To acquire technical skills training. 2. To participate in hands-on learning. 3. To jump-start your future career. 4. To earn college credit while in high school through concurrent enrollment classes. 5. To save time and money!

Ask yourself: • What do I want to be doing in 5 years? • What do I want to be doing in 10 years?

Ask yourself: • What classes should I take to get ready for college? • What does it cost to go to college?

Ask yourself: • Why should I plan? • Why should I study? • Why should I graduate from high school?

Ask yourself: • How can I make a lot of money? • How do I find a career? • How can Pathways help me? Did you know? Ninety percent of jobs require training beyond high school.

CTE: Keeping it REAL Classroom instruction connects to the REAL world of work and future career opportunities. Statistics indicate that CTE graduates are worth higher wages because they are more productive than other

workers.

CTE Areas of Study: For more information regarding pathways see Mrs. Didericksen in the Career Center or visit

www.utahcte.org.

Agriculture Pathways Business & Marketing Pathways

Family & Consumer Science Pathways Health Science Pathways

Information Technology Pathways Marketing Pathways

Skilled & Technical Sciences Pathways Technology & Engineering Pathways

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TESTING PSAT (Preliminary Student Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship

Qualifying Test). Test date is in October this year. (see Counseling page at stansburyhigh.org for date.) Short version of the SAT. Taken in the 10th grade for practice, 11th grade is to compete for

National Merit Scholarships. SAT (Student Assessment Test)

Prep and registration: www.sat.collegeboard.com College admissions test which measures your ability in verbal and

mathematical reasoning. Scores range from 200 (low) to 800 (high) in both verbal and

math. Optimal time to take the SAT is between the spring of your junior

year and December of your senior year.

Testing STANSBURY HIGH SCHOOL CODE 450-431

Test will be administered for all Juniors on February 28th at Stansbury High School free of charge

Test Date Registration Deadline Late fee required ($27.50)

September 10, 2016 August 7, 2016 August 8-19, 2016

October 22, 2016 * September 16, 2016 September 17-30, 2016

December 10, 2016* November 4, 2016 November 5-18, 2016

February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017

April 8, 2017* March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017

June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017

ACT Testing Dates for 2016-2017 SHS Code: 450 431

To Register: go to www.actstudent.org

*Offered at THS Fee: $42.50, with writing=$58.50 Sites helpful for the test: www.nextstepu.com; www.actstudent.org;

www.utahfutures.org

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Testing

ACT (Amer ican College Test—more widely accepted in the West - All Juniors will take the ACT in February at no charge.)

Prep and registration: www.actstudent.org College admissions test which consists of

four multiple-choice test: English, Mathe-matics, Reading, and Science. There is an optional Writing portion that some colleges may require– mostly for out-of-state.

Scores range from 1-36; the national average is around 20 & a score of 27 or higher is considered high.

Optimal time to take the ACT is between the spring of your junior year and September or October of your senior year.

AP Tests (Advanced Placement) Tests are given after completion of an Advanced Placement course. Tests are not required for college admissions, but are used for place-

ment and college credit. Highly recommended for all students in AP courses.

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Can be taken in grades 10, 11, or 12. There is NO obligation to the military for students taking this test. In addition to traditional tests of academic, verbal, and math skills,

ASVAB assesses vocational aptitudes. A career planning booklet comes with the results which helps stu-

dents match their interests, abilities, and priorities to compatible oc-cupations (both civilian and military).

ACCUPLACER (College Placement Test) Used by colleges and concurrent enrollment for placement into Eng-

lish and Math courses. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

College admissions test for nonnative English-speaking students.

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Testing Helps

STUDENTS' TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

Preparing for Tests

• Maintain good study habits: Do your class work.

• Seek and use past homework assignments, class notes, and available review

materials.

• Read and follow directions carefully.

• Get a good night's rest and eat a normal, healthy breakfast before testing.

During Tests

• Read and pay careful attention to all directions.

• Read each passage and accompanying questions.

• Read every possible answer--the best one could be last.

• Read and respond to items one at a time rather than thinking about the whole

test.

• Reread, when necessary, the parts of a passage needed for selecting the correct

answer.

• Don't expect to find a pattern in the positions of the correct answers.

• Don't make uneducated guesses. Try to get the correct answer by reasoning

and eliminating wrong answers.

• Decide exactly what the question is asking; one response is clearly best.

• Don't spend too much time on any one question.

• Skip difficult questions until all other questions have been answered.

• On scrap paper, keep a record of the unanswered items to return to, if time per-

mits.

• Make sure to record the answer in the correct place on the answer sheet.

• Only change an answer if you are sure the first one you picked was wrong. Be

sure to completely erase changed answers.

• Work as rapidly as possible with accuracy.

• After completion of the test, use any remaining time to check your answers.

• Keep a good attitude. Think positively!

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Special Programs

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Honors Diploma - must apply by the end of the 3rd term of your Sophomore year - See Mr. Mark Wilson in room 206 - Applications and information booklet are available in the Counseling Office. All students participating in the program will be required to complete all requirements and upon graduation, those students who successfully complete the program will wear a silver cap & gown at graduation ceremonies.

Enrichments Program - To reward students who are particularly successful in one area, who may wish to better prepare for a career, or who may need some extra incentive to use their senior year to its full advantage. Upon graduation, those students who have earned an enrichment in a particular area will be recognized by a cord worn at graduation (a white cord for one enrichment or a sage green cord for two or more). Students must apply for a diploma enrichment before fourth term of their senior year. Application and approval of a diploma enrichment is granted through the department chairperson of the enrichment area.

College and Career Readiness Enrichment - See Ms. Cavey in the Career Center. To reward students and provide them with the experiences necessary to successfully make the transition from high school to post-secondary education.

Pathway Completer Program - See Ms. Didericksen in the Career Center, just inside the Counseling Office- To reward a student that is proficient in a particular Pathway or career choice. Pathway Days for all Freshmen will be the 1st part of November.

A Pathway Completer will wear a medallion at graduation and can compete for a state-sponsored scholarship. Applications are available in the

Counseling Office.

Sterling Scholar Program - See Mr. Christensen (English Teacher) - Recognizes seniors who excel academically, as well as in leadership

& citizenship/service. Seniors must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and 21+ ACT score by October to apply. Students compete in one of thirteen categories. Applications and more information are available in the Counseling Office.

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Small Group Counseling The Counseling Department offers several support groups throughout the school year to help students learn positive coping skills (i.e. manage anxiety, improve self-esteem, cope through grief/loss, etc.). Groups are typically comprised of 10-12 students, run for 8 weeks, and are facilitat-ed by a licensed school counselor. To refer a student, please contact the student’s counselor. HOPE Squad The HOPE Squad is a peer-to-peer sui-cide prevention program. The HOPE Squad program trains a collection of 30-50 students, nominated by their peers, who are available for anyone who might be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. HOPE Squad members are trained by the counselors on the warning signs of suicide and how to refer a student that needs help. A list of the HOPE Squad members will be displayed in the school and on the Counseling website. Skills Development Class In an effort to prevent at-risk teen behavior, Val-ley Mental Health offers a FREE Skills Development Class taught by a VMH Prevention Specialist. This class focuses on healthy life skills, self-esteem, and stress management. Classes are held at SHS during the day schedule. To refer a student, please contact the student’s counselor.

Social/Emotional Support

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Guiding Good Choices Guiding Good Choices is a series of FREE workshops for families with children 9-17 years old. The fun, interactive sessions help improve family communication and bonding, reduce arguing, and help improve problem behaviors. The result is a more communicative and compassionate home where all family members are involved. Contact Stacy Smart at (435) 843-2185 for more information. This is an option for removing a “U” from your transcript.

Youth Services Tooele Youth Services is dedicated to providing safety and support to youth and families experiencing crisis. Services include: Free crisis intervention for ungovernable you (ages 7-17), Referral for short-term individual and family counseling, Referrals for group counseling/Life skills groups, Consultations, and Educational support (tutoring). Contact (435) 566-5925 for more information.

Bullying Tooele County School District and Stansbury High School has zero tolerance for bullying. If you are involved in or witness a bullying incident, you can contact the Stansbury High School administration, your counselor, or a teacher. Or, you can make an anonymous report by going to www.tooeleschools.org and on the main page, there is a bullet called “Safe Schools Alert” that will guide you to get help - by phone, text, email or website.

Additional Resources

Kidshealth.org Twloha.com Thetrevorproject.org or 866-4-U-TREVOR App: iCouch CBT, itunes store, $3.99 Teenlineonline.org

Social/Emotional Support

Classes beginning in November, January & March

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NCAA Requirements for

Athletes

Many college athletic programs are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The NCAA has three divisions: Division I, Division II, and Division III ac-

cording to the size and scope of their athletic pro-grams and whether they provide scholarships. If you’re planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, you

must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and be cleared as an am-ateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and pro-tecting your eligibility status. Where can I find the Stansbury High School Approved Core Course List? Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org, click “Enter Here” after COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES, click “Class of 2017 and beyond for information”. When do I register? Complete the registration process with the

NCAA Eligibility Center at the beginning of your junior year. How do I register? All registration must take place on the NCAA website. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org.

On the NCAA Eligibility Center intro page, click on ‘telephone’ on the left side.

How much does it cost to register? The registration fee is $75.00 How can I arrange for my ACT or SAT scores to be sent directly from the testing agency? When you register to take the ACT or SAT, you can mark code 9999 so that the clearinghouse will be one of the institutions receiving your scores; or alternatively, you can submit a request (and fee) for an Additional Score Report to the appropriate test-ing agency by indicating code 9999 on your request form.

Mr. Southam is our contact counselor for NCAA.

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1, 2, 4 or More!!

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Options after High School

This is the time of life when you are con-fronted with many choices. It is important to think about what options are available in order to make good decisions. Link in to any school in Utah or across the Nation through Utah Futures at www.utahfutures.org. Below are some options to consider when planning for life after high school:

One-Year Certificates/Two-Year Colleges: Students may take a one-year certificate or two-year associate’s degree program in a variety of vocational and technical fields. Upon program completion, students may go directly into a job or transfer to a four-year college. Tuition is less expen-sive than a four-year institution. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalen-cy and placement testing.

Four-Year Universities: Utah has many excellent public and private universities with varying degrees. Check each school for programs and majors. Campus housing is available. Requirements: in most cases, the minimum require-ments are a high school diploma and the ACT or SAT. There are varying academic requirements for specific colleges and specific majors. The TOEFL exam is re-quired for students with English as a second language. An application, official transcript, and other documentation must be mailed to prospective schools by their deadline. Admissions personnel take into consideration the following in evaluating the candidate’s application: GPA, test scores, class rank, teacher/counselor recom-mendations, essay, activities/involvement, and special circumstances.

Applied Technology Centers / Vocational / Technical / Business Schools: There are many schools offering training in a variety of fields, such as, secretarial, computer training, travel, court reporting, cosmetology, etc. The training periods may be significantly shorter than a college program, enabling the individual to en-ter into the job market very quickly. Requirements vary according to the program.

Apprenticeship: Formal training programs are available in over 800 manual occupations such as

building trades (electrician, carpenter, bricklayer) and manufacturing (machinist,

welder, tool and die). An entry-level worker signs a contract to receive supervised

on-the-job training and related technical studies. He/she learns the entire range of

skills within an occupation over a set period of time (average of 4-6 years).

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The worker’s pay may start low and increase as skills are acquired. Require-

ment: 18 years old, high school diploma (for most), physically fit, aptitude and/or

manual skills. You must go through an application process, requires a high

school transcript, letters of recommendation and an interview. It may take

months or years to be placed if accepted.

Employment If you are planning to go directly into a job after high school, you will want to consider what types of jobs you may enjoy, as well as assess the skills you have already and those you need to continue to work on. Requirements: Most jobs require at least a high school diploma, GED, or a specific skill/trade. Military www.militarycareers.com Our SHS Military Liaison is Mr. Southam. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard For more information about careers and futures in the Armed Forces – both

full-time (active) or part-time (reserve) duty, please contact a specialist. Armed Services Academies: U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Requirements: These are extremely competitive. Most require an appointment by a member of Congress or the House of Representatives, as well as, pass a medical exam. You must start this process in the Spring of your junior year by completing a Pre-Candidate ques-tionnaire. ROTC: Two and four year programs for military training are offered at selected colleges

and culminate in an officer’s commission upon graduation. Educational scholar-

ships are available.

Options after High School

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Admissions Index for Utah’s Public Colleges and

Universities; ACT/SAT Score & GPA = Index Score

GPA and Test Scores Required at Utah's Four Public Universities To be accepted into SUU, USU, U of U or BYU, you must have a mini-

mum combined high school grade point average (GPA) and ACT or SAT

test score. To calculate your admissions index: 1) Locate your ACT or

SAT score in the left-hand column; 2) Locate your high school GPA

across the top of the chart; and 3) Find where the row your placement

score intersects with the column your GPA is in. This is your admissions

index.

Southern Utah University 90+ Index Score

(ACT: 18 on English and 23 on Math to avoid reme-

dial courses)

University of Utah Holistic Review based on: Academic Achievement, Rigor of Courses & Per-

sonal Achievements. Average Student: 3.30-

3.88 GPA, 21-27 ACT, 57%-88% HS

Ranking

Utah State 90+ Index Score (ACT: 18 on English and 23 on Math to avoid remedial

courses)

Brigham Young University Holistic Review based on: Academic Achievement, Ecclesiastical Endorse-ment, Rigor of Courses, Personal Essay, Leader-ship, Service, Seminary

Attendance, Extracurricu-lar, etc.

Average Student: 3.8 GPA, 26-31 ACT

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THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 1. Utilize the Career Center at SHS located in the Counseling Office. 2. Develop a short list of schools that meet your basic requirements and from

which you want to request additional information. Visit the campus and research their catalog and applications - applications can be also be accessed online.

3. Colleges require an official high school transcript: a. A minimum of one week is required for the registrar or counseling secretary to

send an official transcript. b. All official transcripts are $3.00 per copy. Seniors get up to 3 transcripts free of

charge. See Suzie Hansen, counseling secretary, for transcripts. c. A record is kept for each senior applying to college with the date transcript was

requested and date mailed. d. In June, final grades will be sent, upon request, to college specified by the

senior. 4. Ask for letters of recommendation (please give at least 7-10 days notice to the

writer). 5. The process for scholarship applications are the same as for college application.

OTHER TIPS: Go online to www.utahfutures.org and use ‘college search’ to make and track

your list. If possible, make plans to visit college campuses. Put together a resume of your classes, clubs, sports, and outside activities. Check all available sources for scholarships and financial aid. Contact the school’s admission office to request a catalog/application,

brochure, and financial aid information. Schedule an appointment with a financial aid officer at your college of

interest. Complete admissions applications to your selected college. Most priority

application deadlines start December 1st. Go to the web and apply for you FAFSA pin number for Financial Aid @

www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents can and are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form ASAP. If you have taken any AP or Concurrent Enrollment classes, you can use the USHE Majors/Transfer Guide to see how the classes are accepted at each college or university.

College Admissions Process

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www.utah.gov/education/colleges.html

Campus Setting Tuition (approx.) Total Campus Enrollment

Brigham Young University www.byu.edu—801.422.5000 Small/Med. $5,300—LDS

$10,600—non-LDS 32,615

Dixie State College www.dixie.edu - 435-652-7590 Large Town $4,840-res $13,854-

nonr 8,426

LDS Business College www.ldsbc.edu—(801)524-8145 Small/Med. $3,240–LDS $6,480

-non LDS 2,000

Salt Lake Community College www.slcc.edu—801-957-4111 Major City $3,688-res $11,726-

nonr 23,831

Snow College www.snow.edu—1.800.848.3399 Small Town $3,592-res $12,070-

nonr 5,111

Southern Utah University www.suu.edu—435.586.7700 Rural $6,530-res $19,808-

nonr 8,881

Tooele Applied Technology College http://www.tatc.edu - (435) 248-1800 Rural

Utah HS Students—$0;

$1.75—$2.00/clock hour

University of Utah www.utah.edu—801-581-7200 Major City $8,520-res $27,040

-nonr 31,673

Utah College of Applied Technology www.ucat.edu See page 35 for individual campus’ info

Small/Med.

Utah HS Students—$0;

$1.75—$2.00/clock hour

36,193(all)

Utah State University www.usu.edu—(800)488-8108 Small/Med. $6,866-res $19,780-

nonr 28, 622

USU - Eastern www.easternusu.edu—1-800-202-8783 Small Town $3,594–res $6,689-

nonr 2,017

Utah Valley University www.uvu.edu—(801)863-4636 Small/Med. $5,530-res $15,690-

nonr 33,211

Weber State University www.weber.edu —(801)626-6050 Large Town $5,524-res $14,748-

nonr 25,955

Westminster College. www.westminstercollege.edu 801.832.2200 toll free: 800.748.4753

Large Town $32,104-res or non-

resident

2,821

Utah Colleges and Universities

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Vocational / Technical Schools

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VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS UTAH COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY www.ucat.edu

JOB CORPS: Clearfield (801) 774-4000 Weber Basin (801) 479-9806

CTE PROGRAMS (Offered through SHS): Animal Science Tech * Advanced Animal Science * Welding * Floriculture/Nursery Operation & Landscape Management * Agricultural Science & Tech * Summer Vocational Ag * Natural Resources * Drafting * Automotive * Woodworking * Cabinetmaking & Technical Design * Foods * Interior Design * Child Development * Clothing * Fashion Strategies * TV Broadcasting * Intro to Health Sci-ence * Medical Terminology * Sports Medicine * Athletic Training * Medical Anatomy * Law En-forcement * Criminal Justice * Accounting * Business Management * Entrepreneurship * Business Web Page Design * Multimedia * Digital Photography * Advanced Commercial Photography * Phys-ics with Technology * Design & Visual Communications * Commercial Art & Advertising

CTE PROGRAMS (Offered through the CLC): Certified Nursing Assistant * Medical Assisting * Dental Assisting * Bio-Technology 1010 * Graphic

Design * A+ Computer Repair/Networking * Computer Programming C++* Linux* Mobile Applica-

tion* Gaming Development * Java * Pro Start/CHEF1110/CHEF1120 * Cosmetology/Barbering/Nail

Technician * Intro to Engineering * Criminal Justice Block * Forensic Medicine * Forensic Science

1350 * Drafting DET 1010/1040/1160 * Pharmacy Technician * Vet Assisting * Vet Tech

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS: Art Institute (801) 601-4700 Broadview (801) 304-4224 Center for Travel Education (801) 572-3454 Hairitage College of Beauty (801) 266-4738 ITT Technical Institute (801) 263-3313 Stevens Henager (801) 622-2640 Utah College of Massage Therapy (801) 521-3330

UCAT Campus Contact: Bridgerland Campus In Logan / (435) 753-6780 Davis Campus In Kaysville / (801) 593-2332 Ogden/Weber Campus In Ogden / (801) 627-8463 Salt Lake Campus In WVC / (801) 908-5995 Southwest Campus In Cedar City (435) 586-2899

Dixie Campus In St. George / (435) 652-7730 Mountainland Campus In Orem / (801) 753-6282 Southeast Campus In Price / (435) 586-2899 Uintah Basin Campus In Roosevelt / (435) 722-6900 Tooele Campus (435) 248-1800

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Financial Aid

Paying for College IS Possible! 1. Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA SM or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

Apply for a FSA ID on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov (not .com!)

Attend Financial Aid training (generally the 1st part of November - see the Counseling page @ www.stansburyhigh.org)

Fill out a FAFSA form on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible. Senior year: Complete a request for financial aid form with the colleges you are interested in before the aid priority deadline. Remember to apply for financial aid early, they will send an award letter explaining what you qualify for, i.e. grants, loans, work-study, or scholarships.

Note: some have gone to www.fafsa.com - it is NOT affiliated with the Department of Education, if you reach a website that charges a fee for helping you fill this out, it is the wrong site.

2. Apply for Scholarships (See “Scholarships” on next page for more information)

3. Apply at Colleges & Universities

Criteria for merit-based scholarships may include: GPA, ACT, class rank, difficulty of courses, community service, extracurricular, leadership, honors, awards, talent, and intended major.

Most colleges offer the following scholarships along with numerous misc. and alumni-sponsored ones: Presidential, Honors at Entrance, Departmental, Talent (Performance Arts, Athletics & Leadership), and Need Based.

4. Utilize the SHS Career Center Ms. Kristin Cavey - Scholarship Coordinator KCavey@tooeleschools.org or call (435)882-2479 ext. 4423 Additional Tips:

Apply for financial aid early. Financial awards are based on a first come - first serve basis.

Allow time to meet your priority deadlines. Make sure applications are completed correctly in order to save time and hassle.

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Scholarships Ms. Kristin Cavey -

Scholarship Coordinator kcavey@tooeleschools.org or call (435)882-2479 ext. 4423

State funded scholarships include: Centennial Scholarship (early graduation—$1000 maximum) New Century Scholarship (earning an Associate’s degree in high school) Regents’ Scholarship (academic based) Utah CTE Scholarship (attend college in a CTE area) T.H. Bell Teaching Scholarship (teaching – loan forgiveness)

*Check for requirements for eligibility at http://www.stepuputah.com*

New Century Scholarship The New Century Scholarship encourages students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate’s degree in high school from an institution within the Utah System of Higher Education. The scholarship may be used at a 4-year public college or university within the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo and Westminster College. Website: www.stepuputah.com/newcenturyscholarship/ Phone: 801-321-7221

Regents’ Scholarship The Regents’ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically and financially by taking a core course of study and saving for college. The scholarship may be used at any public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo, LDS Business College, and Westminster College. Website: www.stepuputah.com/regentsscholarship/

Phone: 801-321-7159

*Note: Please be advised recent legislation has resulted in a number of program changes to these scholarships. This information can be accessed at www.stepuputah.com/students/scholarships/. Please use this website as your resource for the most up-to-date information. Do not rely on information you hear from anyone else; ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you are informed on any requirements and changes to the New Century or Regents’ Scholarship. Avoid Scholarship Scams

Watch out for scholarship scams. Every year, many families lose money at the hands of bogus scholarship companies who claim to have access to billions of dollars in private funding. They say these monies are unclaimed student aid. Before you use a scholarship service, make sure a reputable company backs the service.

A scholarship service may be a scam if they tell you: The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back You can’t get the information anywhere else They will do all the work The scholarship will cost money They need your credit card or checking account number in advance

To check a scholarship service, talk to your college financial aid office or call the National Fraud Information Center at 800.876.7060.

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Scholarships (cont.)

Types of Scholarships: Scholarships are usually based upon an applicants’ scholastic achievement, with consideration given to:

Scholastic Achievement (GPA, Test Scores, Class Rank, Academic Index Score, and Weight of Class Schedule)

Leadership Extracurricular Involvement Financial Need Talent (Athletics, Performing Arts, etc.) Field of Study/Major Community Service Competitive Essay Diversity (ethnic or racial) First-Generation (neither parent received a bachelor’s degree)

When to Apply? Scholarships have var ious deadlines. Pr ivate or non-institutional scholarships have deadlines year round, with the majority due November-May. Institutional scholarship deadlines range from November-March, depending on the school. You can start looking for scholarship opportunities freshman year, but the majority of the scholarships will be available to seniors. It is vital to apply by priority deadlines!

Where to Look? College scholarship websites The best source of scholarships is the college you want to attend. Look for academic, ambassador, leadership, service, involvement, alumni, diversity,

and department scholarships. Only for graduating seniors.

Mrs. Cavey's Scholarship Source Information on local, regional, and state scholarships, as well as national scholarships

with many awards Stansburyhigh.org > Counseling > Scholarship Newsletter Remind texts for 2017 Seniors: Text @kcave to 81010 or (435) 238-4915 Facebook: Stansbury High Counselors

Free Scholarship Websites: Fastweb, Cappex, Zinch, and more

How to Be a Strong Scholarship Candidate: Start early and watch deadlines Get the best grades and ACT score that you can Get involved through community service, extracurricular activities, and

leadership Be your best at whatever you love to do Work toward the Regents’ Scholarship Apply for any private local or state scholarships as well as national

scholarships for which you are a good fit

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INTERNET SITES

KEEP INFORMED:

www.stansburyhigh.org - click on the ‘Counseling’ link

Remind texts for 2017 Seniors: Text @kcave to 81010 or

(435) 238-4915

“Like” our page: www.facebook.com/StansburyHighCounselors

THE ‘EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!’ SITE:

utahfutures.org

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

fafsa.ed.gov (not .com!!) fastweb.com

embark.com

free-4u.com

scholarships.com

utahscholarshipguide.org

JOB & CAREER

career.org

online.onetcenter.org http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ (Occupational Handbook)

ALL-AROUND SITES

collegeboard.com

cappex.com/

TEST PREP

Shmoop.com

actstudent.org

number2.com

march2success.com

collegefastlane.com

actexampracticetests.com

MISC.

ncaa.org

college.gov

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My Notes