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 Grad

Point 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

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.

Earnings by Educational Attainment

Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Less than a High school diploma

$488 $25,376

High school diploma $668 $34,736

Some college, no degree

$741 $38,532

Associate's degree (2 years)

$792 $41,181

Bachelor's degree(4 years)

$1,101 $57,252

Master's degree(2 years)

$1,326 $68,952

Doctoral degree(Varies)

$1,591 $82,732

Education attained

Median weekly earnings in 2014

Median YEARLY earning in 2014

Future Job Outlook• 80% of the jobs in 2014

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 than there will be

college graduates to fill them.

Special Events• Northridge High Senior College Tour

Thursday, Oct. 8th, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend

• Financial Aid Night, Thursday, Oct. 8th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at N.H.S. Everyone is welcome • Rocky Mt. & National College Fair Juan Diego High, October TBA

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

Special Events• WSU Wildcat Welcome

Feb. ? 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. TBA

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

• Multi-Cultural Conferences held throughout year (beg. Oct. 13)

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

• 2015 ACT Tests – NHS is a testing site • Sept. 12th – Register by Aug. 7th (check standby)• Oct. 24th – Register by Sept. 18th • Dec. 12th – Register by Nov. 6th • For test preparation – www.actstudent.org

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

• 2015 SAT Tests – College Testing Center• Oct. 3rd – Register by Sept. 3rd • Nov. 7th – Register by Oct. 9th • Dec. 5th – Register by Nov. 5th • 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• Official transcripts are needed for admission and

scholarships- get through Student Services

• Northridge Counseling Website and Scholarship Section – DSD scholarship site http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/5371

• Student Services Scholarship Room

• Visit us on Facebook and Twitter

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 2015 Tax Return before you can file your 2016 FAFSA Application

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

Grants do not need to be re-paid.

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Northridge High School 2015-2016 Counseling Team

•Mrs. Verbitski A – C• saverbitski@dsdmail.net

•Mrs. Burton D – Ho• djburton@dsdmail.net

•Mrs. Ashton Hu – Mc• eashton@dsdmail.net

•Mr. Hutchinson Me – Sa• thutchinson@dsdmail.net

•Mrs. McKay Sc – Z• smckay@dsdmail.net

Good Luck With Your Future!

Congratulationsto the

Northridge High SchoolClass of 2016