ALTA HIGH SCHOOLPLAN College & Career

Ready (CCR)

Graduation Requirements

27 Total Credits

4 Language Arts3.5 Social Studies3 Science 3 Mathematics2 Healthy Lifestyles1.5 Fine Arts1 Career Tech. Ed.(CTE)0.5 Computer Tech.0.5 Financial Literacy8 Elective Coursework

Standard diploma requirements

Plus two years of a world language (8-12 grades)

Complete Math through Algebra 2

Two of the 3 sciences must be lab-based (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

Advanced Diploma

HonorsDiploma

Same requirements as the Advanced Diploma

Plus: ACT scores that meet all 4 ACT College Readiness benchmarks

English: 18

Reading: 22

Mathematics: 22

Science: 23

Make-Up Credit Options

Alta Packet Program

Alta GradPoint

Canyons Virtual High School

Electronic High School (EHS)

Private Accredited Learning Centers (Be sure to clear with your counselor)

NCAA Please pick up hand-outs

from the table.Questions: Callie Bjerregaard

www.eligibilitycenter.org(juniors and seniors interested in eligibility)

Options After High School

CollegeTechnical

EducationOn-the-Job

TrainingMilitaryOthers…

Let’s Focus On College

Remember...decision making is a PROCESS, not an event!

Source: ACT College Planning Guide

ALTA’sUtah Colleges & Universities

Day

October 21, 2014

In-State Schools

Technical Schools

Utah College of Applied Technologywww.ucat.edu

Several campuses across the state Associate degrees and long/short-term

certificate programs Open enrollment program

Out-of-State Schools

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

http://www.wiche.edu/wue

If you are interested in applying, contact them soon. They may have an earlier deadline than Utah schools.

Choosinga College

Career Center (Room #1940) Utah Futures - utahfutures.org Alta’s College & Universities Day: October 21,

2014 College Fair - October 25th 1-3:30 pm @ Juan Diego

Catholic High School Consider out-of-state institutions. Contact them

early. College Rep visits to Alta Campus Visits Make comparisons based on costs, location,

setting, housing, etc.

Apply to more than one college

Admissions

ProceduresComplete the application

(Internet)Request transcripts 3 weeks

prior to deadlineLetters of recommendation

when necessaryConfirm all materials have

been received, including fees prior to deadlines

Check specific college requirements

Priority Deadline December 1st 2014

Applying by priority deadline = automatic consideration for merit scholarships.

December 1 – U of U, USU, BYU, SUU February 1 – UVU

Check the website for WSU, SLCC, LDSBC, Snow College, Dixie State University, Westminster

College Application Week

November 17-21 – More details to come

Financial Aid & Scholarships

UHEAA Regional Scholarship Nights: https://blog.uheaa.org/fall-financial-aid-nights/

www.utahfutures.org Alta’s Scholarship site & Twitter

www.scholar-box.com FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student

Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Regents Scholarship

http://higheredutah.org/regents-scholarship/

New Century Scholarship http://higheredutah.org/new-century-scholarship/

Alta’s Scholarship Searchwww.scholar-box.com

Create your own account

Automatically searches for scholarships

Updated weekly

Apply directly from site

For questions see Ms. Jennifer Scheffner

Deferment

Deferment means applying for college now and attending later

Submit college and scholarship applications by priority deadlines

Apply for deferment Contact each institution

to find out their specific policies

ACT Test Dates

TEST DATESeptember 13October 25December 13February 7

DEADLINEAugust 8September 19November 7January 9

School Code: 450-402

ACT TestingPreparation Classes

Register onlineUniversity of Utah Prep Course -

www.youth.utah.edu9/9 - 10/14 every Tuesday at Alta 11/4 – 12/9 every Tuesday at Alta

ACT Website - www.actstudent.orgSAT Website - www.collegeboard.orgUtah Futures - www.utahfutures.orgShmoop- www.shmoop.com/utah/

ACT Test Preparation

SAT Test

If considering an out-of-state school, take the SAT

www.sat.collegeboard.org Register online Jordan High School offers

the test on October 11, November 8, etc.

Twitter Fast Follow

Pull out your cell phone!

Get scholarship updates, admission deadline reminders, important graduation information, and other fun facts.

Text “Follow AltaCounseling” to 40404

Now put your phone away

Parents & StudentsKeep track of credit status

Skyward Student (mid-term grade reports, attendance)

Report cards in November, January, April and June

Attend Parent/Teacher conferences

September 30 & October 1February 25-26

Make sure incomplete (I) and (NG) grades are made up each quarter

Recognition Cords Recognition Cords

Various Recognition Cords for Achievement at Alta!

Visit our website in the spring for detailshttp://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/

Your graduation will be in jeopardy if you have not

completed make-up credits, cleared NG’s, or have F’s or I’s in

a required course!

Make an appointment to meet with your counselor for:

College and scholarship questions

Graduation requirements

Personal concerns

Ultimately…it’s your responsibility to graduate!

“It always seems

impossible until it’s done.”

Nelson Mandela