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