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SENIOR BULLETIN Volume 15, Issue 1 JHS Senior Newsletter September 2019

Welcome, Class of 2020 Next Step: Graduation!

Besides taking classes and earning good grades, you have other choices to make. Think

about what options are available for your future. No matter what your plan is after high

school, consider the following options: College, career, military, mission, gap

year College bound: 1, 2, and 4 year programs that provide certificates, licenses or

degrees

Make college visits, and apply to several colleges

Retake ACT/SAT if needed

Apply for FAFSA and Scholarships.

Graduate from high school Keep your grades up and earn required credits to graduate on time or early.

Clear NGs and make sure your transcript is an accurate representation of your aca-

demic ability and work ethic. If you plan to serve an LDS mission or join the military, consider

applying for and deferring college. Military: The five branches of the military offer a wide range of training, education

and employment opportunities. Carefully research the best fit for you.

Employment: Prepare a resume and brush up on interviewing skills. Make sure your grades and attendance reflect your work ethic. Check the

job board, and consider internships or apprenticeships. Apprenticeship: Formal training programs available in many building

trades and manufacturing fields. A worker will receive supervised, on-the-

job training over a period of time. You are paid to learn and as skills and

experience increase so does your salary.

The Senior Bulletin provides you with information that you need to plan your future!

Use it to assist you as you move from high school to adulthood. Have a great senior

year!

STEP 1: GRADUATE FROM HIGH

SCHOOL

Know what credits you need to graduate. Make up any missing or failed credit. PASS ALL CLASSES

Make sure all NGs are cleared be-fore you apply to college and sub-mit your transcripts. You cannot walk at graduation if you have NGs.

Your transcript is a representation of your work ethic and attendance. NGs make you look lazy.

STEP 2: PLAN FOR LIFE AFTER

HIGH SCHOOL

Retake ACT/SAT (If needed)

Start Scholarship Search

Apply to College, Tech Schools, ap-

prenticeships/internships

Apply for FAFSA starting in October.

Athletes: Register with NCAA.

Make Campus visits

Senior To Do List

Sep. 28: Last Day to register for the Oct. 27

Calendar of Events

Aug. 29: BYU application opens Sep. 4-19: Senior CCRP meetings Sept. 7: Rocky Mtn. College Fair at Juan Diego HS from 1-3:30 p.m. Sep. 14: ACT Sep. 20: Last Day to register for the Oct. 26 ACT Sep. 23-24: Parent Teacher Conferences Sep. 23: Regents Scholarship presentation Tech Atrium 6 pm & 6:30 pm Sep. 27: No Student Day: Great Day for a college visit Oct. 1: Senior Meeting Cap & Gown Oct. 1: FAFSA Opens Oct. 3: Last day to register for Nov. 2 SAT Oct. 8: SUU Open House at Rio Tinto Stadi-um 6-8 pm Scholarships offered on the spot Oct. 15: USU Open House at Mt. America Expo Center from 5-7p.m. (scholarships awarded on the spot Oct. 15: Attendance School Oct. 17-18: Fall Recess-No School: Great days for college visits Oct. 22: Attendance School Oct 22-23: College Application Week —All Seniors will complete a college application during their Language Arts classes. Oct. 23: Snow College Open House 5-8 pm Karen Gail Miller Conference Center Oct. 25: End of 1st Quarter Oct. 26: ACT –last test date for Dec. 1 priori-ty admission deadlines Oct. 29: Paying for College Information Night in the Media Center 7 pm Nov. 1: Priority admission deadline Universi-ty of Utah Nov. 1: Priority admission deadline BYU Nov. 3: SAT– last test date before Dec. 1 priority admission deadlines Nov. 6: FAFSA completion night @ JHS 6-8 pm in the Media Center Nov. 8: Deadline to register for Dec. 14 ACT Nov. 8: Deadline to register for Dec. 7 SAT Nov. 15: Regents application opens Dec. 1: SAT Last test before Jan and Feb. priority deadlines Dec. 10: ACT

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Credit Recovery Options:

Jordan High Night School and packets

Canyons Virtual High School (CVHS) online make up Accredited learning centers like: BYU Independent

Study, Northridge Learning Center, etc.

*If you plan to play college sports, some make up programs are

not approved by the NCAA. Check with the credit recovery pro-

gram to see if their coursework is NCAA eligible.

Canyons School District Diploma Options

Grade Replacement

You can retake a class to replace an F or other low grade on your tran-

script.

1. To replace a grade, you must complete paperwork with your

counselor before enrolling in the new course.

2. Only certain types of course retakes qualify for grade replacement.

3. If you are looking to raise your GPA or improve your transcript,

see your counselor to learn if you are a candidate for grade re-

placement.

4. Any grade replacement courses for seniors should be done before

you request transcripts for college.

Attendance Policy for NG Make-ups

Seniors! Clear any NG’s from past years and do not incur any

new NGs this year or you will not walk at graduation. Previous

NGs must be made up in Attendance School.

You can make up a current NG for FREE with your teacher before

Attendance School starts for that quarter. Qtr. 1 Attendance School

starts Oct. 15th. No free make-ups starting that day. Pick up an attendance ticket at the Attendance Office and take it

to the teacher where you have the No Grade. Make up the time with the teacher; the teacher will turn in the

ticket to the Attendance Office. Make-up is free UNTIL Attendance School starts for THAT

QUARTER. Once Attendance School starts, you must purchase a ticket for $3

and go to Attendance School to make up your time.

Standard Diploma: Meet graduation requirements 4 credits English 3 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits Healthy Lifestyles 1.5 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Career & Tech Ed .5 credit Digital Studies .5 credit Financial Literacy 9.5 credits elective

Advanced Diploma: Meet graduation requirements plus the following: Sec Math 1 Sec Math 2 Sec Math 3 Science: at least 2 of these sciences (biology, chemistry, or physics) plus a third year of science 2 years same World Language in grades 8-12 GPA 2.0

Honors Diploma: Meet graduation requirements for Advanced Diploma plus: These ACT Scores: English 18 Math 22 Reading 22 Science 23 GPA 3.0

Is Early Graduation Right for You?

Some students want to graduate early from high school. Here are

some things to consider about early graduation.

Why do I want to graduate early and what benefit to I get from

graduating early?

What will I miss out on by graduating early?

What is my goal after high school?

Am I ready for adult responsibilities?

Am I ready to start college or work?

PROS: You may receive between $250-$1000 towards tuition at a

Utah college or university for graduating early. The amount

depends on which quarter you graduate. You may be able to start working full time or more hours

immediately after graduating. You are done with high school and ready to leave.

CONS: Some colleges WILL NOT offer freshman scholarships to early

graduates. Depending on which quarter you graduate, you may miss

deadlines to start college immediately following graduation. The $500 you get for graduating at the semester will almost

cover the cost of a 3 credit class at SLCC. Maybe you should

take a college class at Jordan instead for $15. You can start college classes as a high school student and pay

$5 per credit. If you are interested in graduating early, please contact your coun-

selor to learn more.

Graduation 101

Graduation Cap & Gown

Jostens will be coming to Jordan on Oct. 1 during 5th period to hand

out graduation materials. At that time you can order class rings, an-

nouncements, clothing and other items as well as your cap & gown.

The meeting will take place in the auditorium. Every-

thing you need to know about ordering graduation

materials will be covered at that time. Don’t miss it!

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College Retake the ACT/SAT if needed

Research colleges and programs—Do a comparison

sheet on colleges you are interested in:

Cost (tuition and fees)

Majors

Lifestyle

Housing

Have a conversation with your parents about paying for

college so you know what to expect; don’t forget hid-

den costs like fees, books, transportation and food

Narrow your list of schools to about 5:

Reach or dream schools—ones you might not

be admitted to, but you want to try

Match schools—ones matching your needs

Safe schools—you are guaranteed admittance

Check into tech center programs where you can earn

certifications in less than one year

Visit colleges and apply

Meet application deadlines

Apply for scholarships

File for FAFSA starting October 1

Once admitted, pay deposit and choose housing

Sign up for orientation

Work Update your resume

Ask teachers, previous employers, or coaches to be

your reference on a job application

Research job openings at college job boards, websites

like Indeed.com, indeed.com and workforce services

Will your job provide a livable income? ($11.78/hr.)

Is this a temporary position or are there opportunities

for advancement?

Will you need additional training to advance or to

change career paths?

Would some schooling now—an associate degree or

certificate improve your pay and employability?

Consider looking into employment that provides col-

lege assistance. For example Starbucks, UPS, and Gap

all have college reimbursement plans.

LDS Mission Retake the ACT if needed

Research colleges using methods described on the left

Visit colleges and apply for admission

Apply for scholarships

Once admitted, pay deposit

File deferment papers to keep your admission and

scholarships active until you return.

Sign a release giving your parents permission to access

your school information and enroll you for classes

while you are away. This form is available through the

college registrar’s office. It will make re-enrollment

easier upon your return.

Serve your mission; return, and enter college with no

hassle

Military Take the ASVAB (free at JHS). Sign up in the Coun-

seling Center

For more info on the ASVAB visit: http://official-

asvab.com/

Join the Junior Military Leadership Class at JHS

Explore the different branches of the military: Army,

Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National

Guard Consider which branch is the best fit for you.

Meet with a recruiter to check eligibility both academic

and physical

Ask recruiters about:

College ROTC programs

Career opportunities in that branch

Reserve Programs

Enlistment timelines (How long you serve)

Make sure you are on track to graduate

Graduate on time

Prepare for enlistment and basic training

Let the military pay for your college and give you on-

the-job training

What is your plan after high school? You will be taking different actions based on what your post high school plans are. Pay attention

to the steps below to help you on your career or college pathway.

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College Deferment

Deferment means postponing your college admit-

tance to a four year school for 1-2 years.

Planning military service or religious service like an LDS mission

after high school? Apply to college now and defer your enroll-

ment and/or scholarships for up to 2.5 years! The colleges prefer that you apply now and defer rather

than wait to apply when you return from your service time.

Why defer? It’s much easier to apply to college while in high school when your

transcripts and records are easily accessible.

There are teachers who know you and can write

recommendations for you. You will still be eligible for certain “Freshman” scholarships when

you return from your service. It’s easy! Once you are accepted to college, you fill out the defer-

ment forms online. All Utah colleges have deferment policies.

Deferment will also hold any scholarship you have received from

that school. Once you leave high school, your records are archived. That

can make it harder to apply to college upon your return. You

apply to college one or two semesters before you plan to at-

tend. You may not have the ability to apply while on a mission or in

the military.

Make your life easier by applying to college now.

Ordering Transcripts Every year students fail to get accepted into college because they

forget to submit their transcript. Your college application is NOT

COMPLETE without your official transcript.

How do I order a transcript?

Visit Parchment.com and create an account at https://

www.parchment.com/ or link from our counseling page.

Choose the schools or organizations to receive transcript.

You can request a copy for yourself. Track the status of your

transcripts on Parchment.

Send transcripts well before admission deadlines.

Requesting Letters Of Recommendation Some applications will request Letters of Recommendation from teach-

ers or employers who can speak highly of your accomplishments.

Have some teachers in mind who you could ask to write a recom-

mendation for you.

Write up a short paragraph about yourself; your accomplishments,

extracurricular activities you are involved in, and your goals for

the future. This will help the person recommending you to write a

good recommendation letter.

The Counseling Center has a blank recommendation form or you

can get it on our website at https://jhscounseling.weebly.com/

scholarships.html Click on Counseling and then the Scholarship

page. You will find link to the letter and the portfolio.

Give at least 2 weeks notice prior to the due date for the letter to be

written.

College Degree Options College doesn’t necessarily mean a 4-year degree. It refers to any post high school training. These are the types of degrees availa-ble.

Certification or diploma: A non-degree certificate that demonstrates you have certain skills or training. These kinds of degrees tend to be relatively quick; they typical-ly take six weeks to a year to complete. (Examples are: Medical Assisting, Paralegal Studies, web developer or repair technician.)

Associate’s Degree: This is the basic, two year college de-

gree. It is often awarded at community colleges. The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) is awarded on completion of technological or vocational programs of study. (After earning an A.A. or A.S. degree some stu-dents transfer to a 4 year college to complete a bache-lor’s degree.)

Bachelor’s Degree: A four-or-five year program of study at

college. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees are the most common. A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for graduate programs.

Education Matters! The more you learn, the more you earn.

All About College

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The very best way to know if a college “fits” you is to

visit. You would never purchase a house or car without

seeing them first. College visits are important. Before

you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars

to a school, be sure you’re choosing a place that is a

good match for your personality and interests.

You can’t get the feel of a school from any guidebook. If you are

going to invest the money for college, VISIT. This is a great way

to experience the campus and get a feel for its atmosphere and

accessibility. You can also tour individual departments to see if

the college offers a degree or program that meets your needs.

Did you know that all colleges offer free campus tours? Many

also offer overnight stays with free t-shirts and tickets to events

like basketball or football games for a small fee.

To schedule a visit:

1. Go to the school’s website

2. Find Future Student or Admissions tab

3. Look for the Campus Visit or Schedule Tour link

4. Click on the link to sign up for a tour/visit

If you have trouble finding the link, search for Campus Tours on

the school’s website and it will direct you to the correct loca-

tion.

During the tour you can:

Speak with departments that interest you

Spend a night in a dorm

Talk to current students

Visit a class in your major

Meet with a professor

Take pictures and notes

Explore on your own, drive around surrounding areas

Before making a college visit, excuse your absence through the attendance office. Juniors and Seniors have 2 days for

excused college visits. Pick up a form in the attendance office.

How to Make a College Visit

Apply to College during

Utah College Application Week

October 22 and 23 All students will be completing at least one college application during

their Language Arts class for College Application Week

Students are welcome to apply to college before this date, but coun-

selors will be at the school to help them apply at this time.

College Open Houses

College open houses are great opportunities to apply to college, receive scholarships on-the-spot with a transcript, and learn more about

that particular college. Some schools waive their application fee during open houses and all schools provide a fun atmosphere with freebies and

treats. Check out the following open houses:

Snow College

Senior Open House -October 23, 5:00pm-8:00pm -

Karen Gail Miller Conference Center, 9690 S 300 W -

See more at: https://www.snow.edu/admissions/openhouses

Free application and scholarship information from financial advisor

Utah State University Senior Open House - October 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Moun-

tain America Expo Center. *Apply online for admission then bring

your transcript and ACT/SAT scores with you to the open house. If

you qualify, you receive an academic scholarship on the spot.

Southern Utah University Senior Open House –October 8 from 6:00 – 8 :00 p.m. at Rio Tinto

Stadium, 9256 State Street, Sandy. Free application and 4 year scholar-

ships awarded on the spot if you apply, have a transcript and an ACT

score.

Utah Valley University Senior Open House—To be announced; keep watching the UVU web-

site. *Don't forget to bring your: Drivers license, social security num-

ber and high school transcripts

Brigham Young University Campus Tours leave on the hour and are available Monday through

Friday. The first tour leaves at 9 a.m. and the final tour leaves at 4

p.m., with the exception of Tuesday at 11 a.m., when the campus is

closed for the weekly university devotional.

University of Utah During the academic year, campus tours Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Register for a tour by visiting https://

admissions.utah.edu/visit/campus-visit.php and clicking on the link for

the calendar.

Seniors!

Use your personal email for all college

applications, testing and scholarship

applications.

You cannot access your csddocs email once you

leave and colleges cannot contact you through it.

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LDS Business College https://ldsbc.edu/

The goal of LDSBC is to quickly train students with industry

knowledge and workplace skills. Their targeted certificates and

degrees can be completed in 1-2 years.

LDSBC offers Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Sci-

ence (AAS), and Certificates in the following areas: Accounting Applied Technology Business Intelligence Computer Science Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Human Resources Management Interior Design IT Fundamentals Medical Assistant Medical Coding Network Administration Paralegal Studies Professional Business Management Project Management Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Social Media Marketing Software Engineering Technical Support Engineer Non-LDS students may attend, but will pay more for tuition. Cost: 1-11 credits $144 per credit LDS 1-11 credits $288 per credit Non-LDS Cost: 12-18 credits $1,720 LDS 12-18 credits $3,440 Non-LDS

BYU Pathway Worldwide https://byupathway.lds.org/

With BYU-Pathway Worldwide's certificate-first approach, students can choose from several different programs and earn a certificate and an asso-ciate degree on their way to a bachelor's degree (offered online through a partnership with BYU-Idaho) — gaining skills and improving employa-bility at each step along their educational journey.

Students who complete a certificate are significantly more likely to con-tinue toward a bachelor's degree. Plus, it takes no additional time or mon-ey to earn cer tificates on the way to a bachelor 's degree.

Certificates: Administrative Assistant

Advanced Marriage & Family Functioning

Agribusiness

Auto Service Technology

Basic Accounting

Business Administration

Business Analysis

Business and Leadership Skills

Child & Family Advocacy

Commercial Fundamentals

Computer-Aided Design & Drafting

Computer Programming

Computer Support

Construction Field Supervision

Database

Entrepreneurship

Family History Research

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Human Resource Management

Human Services

Marriage, Family & Human Relations

Parent & Family Education

Social Media Marketing

System Administration

TESOL

Web Backend Development

Web Frontend

Associate Degrees

Applied Management Cost is $73 per credit for

Applied Technology introductory classes

Family History Research

Marriage & Family Studies Cost is $125 per credit for

Professional Studies certificate and degree programs

Bachelor Degrees

Applied Management

Applied Technology

Marriage & Family Studies

Professional Studies

Additional College Options

SLCC Technical Programs (Partial List)

http://www.slcc.edu/satts/

Aviation

Automotive

Apprenticeship Training Brick Mason Electrical Independent HVAC Plumber Independent

Business Office

Construction Cabinetmaking & Furniture Construction (CC) Brick Mason Welding

Computer & Media

Culinary Arts

Electronics

Health Care

Manufacturing Welding

Institute of Public Safety Criminal Justice Emergency Medical Technician Law Enforcement Academy

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Regents’ Scholarship:

2020 Changes

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Take the required classes in grades 9-12

Earn at least a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA

Earn at least a composite score of 22 on the ACT

Meet college enrollment or deferment requirements

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Fill out the FAFSA

Meet all deadlines

Graduate from a Utah high school

Be a US citizen or a non-citizen eligible for federal financial aid

*Information Meeting Sep. 24 at 6 p.m. Tech Atrium

Colleges where Regents’ can be used:

University of Utah, Utah State, Weber State, Southern Utah, Snow,

Dixie, Utah Valley, SLCC, and all state sponsored technical colleges:

Bridgerland, DavisTech, Dixie Tech, Mountainland Tech, Ogden-Weber

Tech, Southwest Tech, Toole Tech, and Uintah Basin Tech.

*Regents will not go towards BYU or Westminster or any oth-

er private school.

AWARD INFORMATION

Last year the award was $2,000 per student.

Every student who meets the requirements for the scholarship can

receive a one-time award. They must register for at least 12 credits and

earn a 3.0 GPA in college.

Application available by: Nov. 15, 2019

Priority deadline postmarked by: Dec. 6, 2019

Final deadline postmarked by: Feb. 3, 2020

*Please visit https://www.utahfutures.org/regents-scholarship if you have questions about your eligibility.

Remind For Scholarship Deadlines and Graduation Information

Do you want to be reminded of college application deadlines, scholarship opportunities and

graduation information? If so, sign up for Remind to receive college/scholarship text

messages on your phone. Never miss a deadline again!

8 Principles of Effective Scholarship Campaigns By Ben Kaplan How to Go to College Almost for Free

1. Apply for as many scholarships as possible. --The more applications you complete, the better you get at doing them. Plus you increase your chances of earning a scholarship. 2. Don’t neglect smaller, local scholarships. --These kinds of scholarships tend to be less competitive with few-er applicants. Earning scholarship awards, no matter how small the payout, will make you look more appealing to those judging the applications so you may earn more, larger scholarships. 3. Bridge multiple applications. --Some applications will have similar questions, forms, or work-sheets. Plan ahead and figure out which ones overlap so that you can use the same essay, form, etc. for more than one scholarship, saving you time and effort. 4. Reuse your previous essays. --Scholarship recycling can also save time and effort if you have work from a previous scholarship that can be reorganized or re-used.

5. Keep a written personal inventory. --Keep a list you can update from time to time of things you have accomplished, activities you have done, interests, and awards or honors. Use this list to refer back to when filling out scholarships. 6. Leverage schoolwork and class time. --Sometimes school writing assignments could be used for scholar-ship applications if the prompt is related or allows you to choose your own topic. 7. Learn by example. --Find out what makes a winning application by reviewing examples of other winning applications. 8. Stick with it. --Don’t give up! No matter how hard or discouraging the process may be, what you can get back in awards is worth the hard work and energy.■

Don’t Get Cheated

To avoid scholarship scams, follow these guidelines:

If you have to pay money, it’s a scam.

Never invest more than a postage stamp for info.

Legitimate scholarship programs never charge fees.

Invest your time in the application, not your money.

A legitimate scholarship guarantee does not exist.

Respect your own intuition. If it sounds fishy, it is.

Trouble using 81010? Try texting

@jhs202 to (801) 850-9762 instead.

81010

@jhs202

Enter this number

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

The WUE is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students who are residents of WICHE

states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.

WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota Oregon,

South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Applications and more information are online at www.wiche.edu/sep/wue.

NCAA

The Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II

institution as freshmen. In order to practice, play and receive an athletic scholarship, students need to meet certain academic benchmarks.

An additional certification process exists to make sure a student is still an amateur. Student athletes who are interested in participating in

college athletics at the D-I or D-II level should register with the Eligibility Center by the end of junior year and have transcripts sent.

During senior year, make sure that ACT scores and updated transcripts are forwarded to NCAA. Transcripts can be requested from the

Registrar's office. ACT scores must be mailed directly from ACT. Use 9999 as the code on your registration form.

CRITICAL: Students MUST make sure they have met the academic benchmarks before leaving high school.

See Mrs. Less if you have questions.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

The selective service is a government agency whose job is to provide untrained manpower for the Armed Forces if there is a national

emergency. The law says that all 18-year-old men must register. Selective Service procedures do not apply to women. Failure to regis-

ter is breaking the law with penalties resulting in prison time and fines. Additionally, you cannot qualify for federal student grants or

loans for college, job training benefits and many state and federal jobs if you don’t register. To register go to www.sss.gov within 30 days

of your 18th birthday. Registration forms are available in the attendance office and post offices.■

Calling all Sterling Scholars! It’s time to apply for Sterling Scholar. We are looking for the talented seniors to represent Jordan High at the state level for the pursuit of

excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship.

Sterling Scholars may get college scholarships, receive valuable

interviewing experience, and improve their resumes! Applica-

tions are now available from Ms. Carr (E 102)or Mr. Hyer.

The Applications consist of 3 parts:

1. Teacher Recommendation

2. Application

3. Information sheet

Every department chooses a Ster-

ling Scholar; it could be you!

Applications are due on Sep-

tember 26th at 3:00 pm sharp

Preparing your portfolio is a great way to prepare for college admis-

sions and other scholarship applications. Apply now!

New this year – any student who is graduating may apply. So if a jun-

ior or sophomore is graduating they are eligible. This needs to be

verified by their counselor.

Lifetime Fitness Test Out

If you are senior who wants to try testing out of

Lifetime Fitness, the last chance to do it is the

September test. Pick up a flyer in the Counseling

Center. You must attend the pretest meeting on

September 25 to try the test.

If you do not pass the physical and written re-

quirements of the test out, you

must take the class.

Clear NGs before you send college transcripts!

NGs make you look bad.

They signal irresponsibility.

They impact your GPA.

Clean up your transcript before you send it!

Attendance school starts on Oct. 15.

PTSA Information for Seniors

Jordan High offers several PTSA scholarships for seniors. Here are

ways to support your school and earn scholarships:

Must be an active member of PTSA; join for $6

Help with activities throughout the school year; good for re-

sumes and college applications

PTSA sponsors Graduation Night at Boondocks for $25

PTSA day at the Capitol: In February you meet with a congress-

man, take a tour and get lunch.

All of these activities will benefit you and your school as well as make

you eligible to apply for the PTSA scholarships in

the Spring.

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SAT Test Dates GO TO https://account.collegeboard.org

Costs: SAT: $49.50 SAT with essay $64.50 Subject Tests: $26 registration fee + $22 per subject test ($48 for one test) Late fee— $29.00 Fee Waivers available: see Mrs. Proctor

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (extra fee required) October 5, 2019 September 6, 2019 September 24, 2019 November 3, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 22, 2019 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 26, 2019 March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 March 3, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 April 21, 2020 June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020

Admissions, Scholarship and Financial Aid Deadlines

Utah Colleges and Universities College or University Admissions Scholarships Financial Aid (FAFSA) Brigham Young University ($35) December 16 December 16 January 20 Priority deadline Nov. 1 BYU-Hawaii ($35) Feb. 1 April 15 March 1 BYU– Idaho ($35) Feb. 1 March 1 March 1 Dixie State University ($35) Open March 1 March 1 LDS Business College ($35) August 30 March 1 March 1 Salt Lake Community College ($40) August 16 February 1 April 15 Snow College ($30) Open March 1 June 1 Southern Utah University ($50) May 1 December 1 (Priority) & March 1 July 1 University of Utah ($55) November 1 Priority November 1 (Academic) Feb. 1 Utah State University ($50) March 1 January 10 (Academic) March 15 Utah State University: Eastern ($50) Sep. 1 July 1 June 1 Mountainland Applied Tech Center Varies Varies April 1 Utah Valley University ($35) August 1 February 1 May 1 Weber State University ($30) Open December 1 March 1 Westminster College ($50) Rolling February 15 & March 1 April 15

Many school have departmental or needs based scholarships with different deadlines. The scholarships listed here are academic only.

ACT Test Dates Jordan High School Code: 450-405

GO TO www.act.org to register

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 September 21--Oct. 4, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 9-22, 2019 (Last test before Jan. and Feb. deadlines)

February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 11-17, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 February 29-March 13, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 9-22, 2020 July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 20-26, 2020

Costs: ACT (No Writing) —$52.00 ACT Plus Writing —$68.00 Late fee— $30 Fee waivers available: see Mr. Spears

Free Study Resource: SHMOOP.COM

Utahfutures.org

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I Don’t know what I want to do after High School

Graduation is looming. It’s time to apply for college. If you don’t know what major to study, which school to attend, or what career you might like, check out the following websites to figure out your future.

1. Utah Futures—take career assessments, research careers, see what majors/classes/certifications lead to your career choice. Go to utahfutures.org

2. Step up Utah—at stepuputah.com

3. My Next Move— go to http://www.mynextmove.org/

4. Big Future—check out careers, colleges, and majors. Use this site to tie it all together and plan for your future. Go to https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

5. Utah Majors—look up your major and see which Utah Colleges offer it. Go to utahmajors.org

6. College Navigator—explore majors, careers and colleges. Go to https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

7. Cappex— everything you wanted to know about schools, majors, cost, scholarships and programs. Go to cappex.com

8. Uwannadu at uwannadu.com

Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance Need to work in order to pay for college? Many businesses offer tuition reimbursement or assistance to their employees.

What does this mean for you?

Tuition Assistance: According to IRS regulations, employers can provide up to $5,250 to each employee per year on a tax-free basis Here are

some common elements of employer tuition assistance programs:

GPA requirements. Most employers will require you to maintain a certain grade point average (GPA) in order to benefit from the tuition assis-tance program.

Major requirements. In addition to requiring that you maintain a certain GPA, your employer may restrict your choice of major to something related to your current or future position with the company.

Some employers may stipulate that you work for their company for a certain length of time after completion of the degree. If you don’t, you may be required to repay their tuition investment in your education.

Tuition payment / reimbursement programs: the company will ask you to make the initial payment, reimbursing you at the quarter or the semester – after you have received your grades.

Scholarship Application Tips Apply!

Set a goal to apply to 1-2 scholarships a week.

Apply for large and small scholarships. Several $500 scholarships add up quickly.

Apply for local scholarships: school and/or community.

Ask your parents if their workplace offers scholarships.

Recycle your essays!

Consider writing 3 really strong short essays on how you have:

1. Been involved in service

2. Been involved in leadership

3. Overcome a challenge

Most scholarships as for an essay on one or more of these themes.

Scholarship essay formula: Identify a problem + your solution = results in a story Example: Service

Problem: An elementary school needed tutors

Solution: I organized several friends to volunteer after reading to students.

Story: Our elementary school needed tutors to read to children. I organized my friends into a volunteer group who read to

Children after school every week for the entire school year.

Example: Overcoming a challenge

Medical issue + found resources to help and worked with teachers = a detailed story about

learning to change plans and goals when challenges come and detail accomplishments

despite hardships.

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Headed to Work? Top 10 Employability Skills

1. Communication skills — Listening, speaking and writing. .

2. Teamwork — In today’s work environment, many jobs in-

volve working in one or more groups.

3. Analytical and problem-solving skills — Employers want

people who can use creativity, reasoning and past experiences

to identify and solve problems effectively.

4. Personal management skills — The ability to plan and

manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities and

adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.

5. Interpersonal effectiveness — Employers usually note

whether an employee can relate to co-workers and build rela-

tionships with others in the organization.

6. Computer/technical literacy — Although employers expect

to provide training on job-specific software, they also expect

employees to be proficient with basic computer skills.

7. Leadership/management skills — The ability to take

charge and manage your co-workers, if required, is a welcome

trait.

8. Learning skills — Jobs are constantly changing and evolving,

and employers want people who can grow and learn as chang-

es come.

9. Academic competence in reading and math — Although

most jobs don’t require calculus, almost all jobs require the

ability to read and comprehend instructions and perform

basic math.

10. Strong work values — Dependability, honesty, self- confidence, integrity and a positive attitude are prized in any profession.

F I V E B E S T I N D U S T R I E S F O R

J O B S I N U T A H : 1. Management Industry

2. Architecture and Engineering Industry

3. Computer and Mathematical Industry

4. Education, Training, and Library Industry

5. Office and Administrative Support Industry

Top 10 fastest growing jobs in Utah:

1. Veterinary Technician

2. Operations Analyst

3. Software Developer

4. Web Developer

5. Interpreter And Translator

6. Personal Banker

7. Marketing Internship

8. Miner

9. Business Analyst

10. Helper

Best Jobs without a

College Degree (Most require only a certificate.)

Starting Salary is listed

Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist $16,000

Paralegal assistant $29,000

Architectural drafter $30,000

Industrial machine repairer $30,000

Tax collector $30,000

Surveyor $31,000

Electrical technician $34,000

Web developer $43,000

Dental hygienist $45,000

Medical Secretary $21,000

Sewage Plant Operator $25,000

Construction Machinery Operator $26,000

Heating / Air Conditioning mechanic $26,000

Executive Assistant $29,000

https://www.deseretnews.com/top/691/0/The-best-jobs-

without-a-college-degree.html

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Stackable Credentials Interested in a career, but not ready to commit to four or more years of school?

Start with one credential and work your way up while you find out if this is the career path for you.

Check out these four different pathways.

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Scholarships 2019-2020

**September Due Dates **GATES SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors who meet the following criteria should apply: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic

American, 3.3 or higher GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community service, extracurricular or other activities and meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. For more information regarding Pell Grant eligibility, visit www.fasfa.gov. Submit personal form, nominator form and recommender form. Information is available in the guidance office. To apply go to: www.thegatesscholarship.org

Deadline: September 15, 2019

**Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship (must be nominated) $25,000 Scholarship; are you a high school junior or senior who works hard and inspires others; has an interesting story to tell; and are gifted or skilled in a way you think is outstanding? Do you have severe financial obstacles to college? Counselors may only nominate 1 student each, and only the first 1,000 applications will be accepted. Deadline: See your counselor before Sept. 20.

**Quest Bridge–National College Match Applicant must be a senior who is an outstanding high achieving, low-income student. The National College Match program has 33 partner schools. The partner schools are listed on the web page. Applicant must plan to enroll in college in the fall, fill out an online application, send in a current tran-script with test scores, send letters of recommendation and write several essays. To apply contact: www.questbridge.org Amount: Full four-year scholarships worth up to $200,000.00 Deadline: Open now- September 26, 2019

**Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest $1,000 my529 college scholarship for Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Design a bookmark to be submitted to the my529 “Make

Your Mark” contest. The bookmark designs must be submitted on the official my529 entry form at https://my529.org/make-your-mark-2019/and in the counseling center. Any medium can be used. Entries not on the official entry form will not be considered. Deadline: Opens Sept. 1- September 30, 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Open in September

Horatio Alger Scholarship The Horatio Alger Association’s State Scholarship Program in Utah, provides financial assistance to students who have exhibited integrity and perse-verance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. There are twenty-five $5,000 scholarships awarded annually and funded through the generosity of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Scholarship criteria include graduation, commitment to pursuing a bach-elor’s degree, critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income is required), involvement in co-curricular and community activities, mini-mum GPA of 2.0, and be a United States citizen. Applications and more information are available online at: www.horatioalger.org. Deadline: online application opens August 1, 2019 - October 25, 2019

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, capacity to lead, and hours of dedicated community service. Merit is demon-strated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. National Schol-ars receive $20,000 each, and 200 students are designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity and apply online at: www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: Online application now open - October 31, 2019, by 5:00pm

National Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship Awarded to Eagle Scouts based on school and scouting participation, academic performance and financial need. All applicants must meet minimum SAT or ACT score. If board of review is after scholarship deadline, scout may apply during the next scholarship cycle (Aug.1-Oct.31, 2019) even though they may be attending college at that time. Must apply online at: www.nesa.org Deadline: Opens Aug. 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

National Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship Awarded to Eagle Scouts based on Scouting participation, character, and community service. Must be high school senior or undergraduate college students not yet juniors. Must be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Must apply online at www.nesa.org Deadline: Opens Aug. 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Voice of Democracy The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9803 - Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholar-ship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. Other national scholarships range from $1000 – $16,000, and the first place winner from each (State) VFW Department wins a minimum scholarship of $1000 and an all-expense –paid trip to Wash-ington, D.C. We at the South Valley Post of Utah (9803) invite every student from grades 9-12 to enter. The 2019-2020 Theme is WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT. For complete rules please visit www.vfw.org/Community/youth-and-education/ Deadline: Open now – October 31, 2019

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Any high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applications will be judged on: scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The first and second place awards are among the largest scholarships provided by any major fraternal or service organization. 500 scholar-ships ranging from $4,000- $50,000. Must apply online at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm . For questions email scholarship@elks.org Deadline: Open Aug. 5, 2019 - November 5, 2019 See Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. Burkinshaw in the Counseling Center for more information.

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NCWIT-Award for Women & Information Technology The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) celebrates the achievements and aspirations of young women in IT and compu-ting, and encourages women’s participation in computing-related pursuits. Applicants must be a high school girl grades 9-12. With Juniors and Sen-iors especially encouraged to apply. GPA of 3.0 or higher, plans for post-secondary education and students from groups underrepresented in compu-ting. Applications are available at www.aspirations.org . Northern Utah contact Vicki.allan@usu.edu . Deadline: Application opens online Sept.1, 2019 – Nov. 5, 2019 (11:59 pm EST)

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and recognizes those students who have particularly distinguished themselves through volunteer work. Apply if you have taken part in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the last 12 months. Apply online: spir-it.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit . after application is complete, print, and sign along with parent. Submit your application to your school principal or Counselor. State Winner receives $1,000, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.. National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000. Deadline: Application open now - November 6, 2019

Sixt Scholars Program $5,000 scholarship. Only the first 500 qualified applicants will be considered. So get your application in ASAP. Must be a senior with a minimum of 3.7 GPA. Must plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate 2 or 4 year college or university for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Apply online at: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ Deadline: Opens Sept. 1, 2019 – November 30, 2019

Brockman Scholars Program Merit based full scholarship that covers 5 years of study on the College Station campus of Texas A&M University. 4 year full tuition for an approved STEM subject and a 1 year Masters in Business program are covered. Room and board also Must have an ACT of 32 or higher and demonstrate academic achievement, constructive community engagement and the qualities of a good citizen. To be chosen as a Brockman Scholar, the applicant must show merit in all 3 areas. To apply: https://brockmanfoundation.org/scholarship-programme/ Deadline: Opens Sept. 1- December 1, 2019 (5pm)

OCTOBER DUE DATES **

**AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the evaluated essay submitted. You are not required to take Engineering courses to be eligible. Essay must be between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Be sure to in-clude your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. For more information see the website http://aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm . Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com Amount: $500 Deadline: October 6, 2019

**United States Senate Youth Program $10,000 Scholarship and a trip to Washington D.C. Must be a junior or senior who has been an elected student government officer or representative or NHS Officer, or a student representative to a district, regional or state-level civic or education org. 2 students from each school will be nominated to compete. Eligibility: Resident of Utah, Junior or Senior that has had elected experience, not a prior delegate and must be able to attend the annual U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington D.C. in March 7-14, 2020. Must be interested in and knowledgeable about government and politics. For more information and school nomination form come to the counseling center. More information online at: https://ussenateyouth.org/ Deadline: October 18, 2019

**Young Arts Scholarship Young Arts provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with life-changing experiences with renowned mentors, access to significant schol-arships, and other opportunities throughout their careers to help ensure that the nation’s most outstanding young artists are encouraged to pursue careers in the arts. disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. Scholarships can be up to $10,000. Visit www.youngarts.org/apply for details on application and requirements for each discipline. Be sure give yourself plenty of time to com-plete the application as no late entries are allowed. Deadline: October 11, 2019 $35 fee to apply

**Zombie Scholarship $2,000 Scholarship. “Imagine that your high school has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you would hide and the top five things you’d bring to stay alive.” Essay 250 words or less to : https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship Deadline: October 31, 20

OPENS IN OCTOBER

Daniels Fund The Daniels fund functions as an unmet need or “last dollar” scholarship at all nonprofit schools to provide students the opportunity to graduate free of education-related debt. To be eligible to apply for a Daniels Scholarship, students must meet the following requirements: senior graduating from any high school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming, be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. Must demonstrate financial need, have an ACT scores of 17 or higher in each category, demonstrate character, leadership, and a commitment to service. Applicants must also have filled out a FAFSA (which is available to complete starting Oct. 1, 2019) Daniels Scholars are selected through a community-based process. Semifinalists are selected then participate in an interview. Students apply on the Daniels Fund website: www.DanielsFund.org. Deadline: Application program open from Oct. 1 - November 15, 2019 (4 p.m.)

Science Day at the U 1 $3,000 and 3 $1,000 scholarships available at the closing activities of Science Day at the U. Must be present to win and must register in advance to

participate. Space is limited so register early! For grades 9-12. Interactive workshops give high school students a great look at labora-tory research and career opportunities in science, math, and engineering. See website for rules and registration information: https://science.utah.edu/events/science-day.php Deadline: Registration opens Oct. 1, 2019: Science Day Saturday November 3, 2019 (8am-1:30pm)

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Burger King Scholarship Only the first 50,000 applications will be accepted. Apply early! Applicants must: Be residents of the United States, high school seniors, or graduating from home school education in the U.S., have a GPA average of 2.5 or higher, and plan to enroll full-time, at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. You can be an employee of Burger King and apply. Specific details are available on the website. For more details and to apply online: www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php Deadline: Opens Oct. 15, 2019 - Dec. 15, 2019

Other Scholarships and Resources

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.ed.gov Application window opens OCT. 1, 2018. FAFSA required for most scholarships, including Utah Regents’ Scholarship and many colleges. Please see Karen Barnhill in room 1030 for FAFSA help.

HB 144, DACA, and non FAFSA eligibleStudents Salt Lake Community College: http://www.slcc.edu/undocumented/scholarships.aspx Weber State University: http://www.weber.edu/access/eao/undoc.html www.UCACScholarships.blogspot.com HB 144: Utah law that allows undocumented students to pay in state tuition at public colleges and universities if they have: Attended 3 consecutive years of high school in UT, Graduated with a diploma or GED, Registered for college or university after 2002, And agree to fix their immigration status as soon as they are eligible. College Applications for undocumented students may need to be submitted on paper. If you are asked for a social security number on the college ap-plication, you should enter 000-00-0000. You should contact each school’s admissions office for details on applying as an undocumented student. FAFSA help for undocumented students please see Karen Barnhill in room 1030.

Alliance Scholarships for Young Artists and Writers A variety of scholarships are available for 7-12 graders. 29 categories of art and writing. Teens must submit their best work for review by panels of professionals in the arts. Requirements vary. http://www.artandwriting.org/Awards. Deadline: Open September - 2019 –Deadlines vary.

Tuition Funding Sources Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) scholarship website is available to our school. TFS has millions of scholarships and grants. Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring the scholarship matching website that also includes a career personality test along with college and career planning tips and tools. Apply at www.tuitionfundingsources.com

http://jhscounseling.weebly.com/ list of scholarships by month, additional resources, links to scholarship databases www.fastweb.com Scholarship database www.cappex.com Scholarship database www.zinch.com Scholarship database https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships Scholarship Database https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/?dtd_cell=SMPLCADCOTDOOTOTOTHOTHRN010033 Data base https://www.salliemae.com/salliemae-sweepstakes-and-scholarships/plan-for-college-rules/ $1,000 monthly drawing See Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. Burkinshaw in the Counseling Center for more information.

College Planning and Personal Issues

Need help with college or career exploration?

See you counselor.

Feeling stressed out by the changes

coming your way? You can talk to your counselor or a social worker to help

you navigate these changes.

Need Help? Got Questions?

Your Counseling Center is here to help!

Scholarships and FAFSA

Need help finding and filling out scholarship ap-

plications? Mrs. Petersen in the Counseling Cen-

ter can help you with your applications.

Need help filling out your FAFSA?

Mrs. Barnhill in Room 1030 will help

you complete your FAFSA. See the

counseling secretary to make an

appointment with her.

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Attitude is Everything—

Especially during your Senior Year

How you live your senior year will impact your graduation, your

experience in college, and your experience in life. Do you finish

what you start? Do you have dreams and goals that you are reach-

ing for? Do you have the necessary skills to navigate the adult

world? Now is the time to check your attitude and make any need-

ed adjustments.

What is your attitude toward school? Look at the difference your

attitude makes in your behavior. If your attitude is I want to pass

my classes so I can graduate, answer the following questions:

Where do I sit in class?

Am I trying to get to class on time?

How am I treating the teacher?

What grade do I want? What am I doing to earn it?

If your attitude is I’m in class to get good grades so I will be pre-

pared for college, how does that change your answers to the same

questions?

If your attitude is: I’m here to gain knowledge and experience

that I will take to work, college, and other life experiences, how

does this change your answers to the questions above?

School teaches LIFE SKILLS that apply to everything you do at

work and in your personal life. At school you gain knowledge, learn

problem solving skills, work as a team, improve your critical reading

and thinking skills, and how to ask for help when you need it. You

also learn to show up, prioritize, manage your time, organize, and

how to overcome challenges. Students leave school with the skills

they will use in every aspect of their lives.

Make your senior year count.

Ready for your next Adventure?

Yes, you are! By Hannah Orenstein

You will be fine. Promise. We know, we know: there's the stress of starting all over again in college as a baby freshman...the terror of tak-ing charge of your own life. Despite it all, you will be totally fine. You don't grow up all at once. Graduation is a HUGE milestone, but it's not like you flip your tassel from right to left and suddenly feel worldly and wise. You're still gonna feel like a lost little kid some-times, especially when it comes time to make a big decision about your college major. The secret is knowing that every single other person your age feels exactly the same way. You become more fearless. Now that you have a diploma under your belt, the product of years of hard work and dedication, you know you can take on any challenge and complete it with gusto. You got this! You realize you're actually pretty capable. Whether it's the first time you successfully calm down a customer at your summer waitressing job or pull together a delicious meal without mom's help, it feels good to know you can handle the grown-up stuff on your own. You're in charge of your own time now. No 8 a.m.-3 p.m. schedule to keep you on track. Your life is your own and you can do ~whatever you want~ (warning: sometimes, that means tackling a load of laundry). You start to think differently about money. Now that you're a high school graduate, you'll be paying for your own gas, snacks, and clothes soon, and maybe even more. The drive to make and save as much mon-ey as possible is real. Excerpted from https://www.seventeen.com/life/school/a40798/things-nobody-tells-you-about-life-after-high-school-graduation/

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experi-ences. It’s a life skill that will serve you well. Several factors are associ-ated with resilience, including:

The capacity to make realistic plans and carry them out.

Skills in communication and problem solving.

The capacity to manage strong feelings and impulses. Ten Ways to build resilience: Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are important. Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems. You can't change the fact that highly stressful events happen, but you can change how you interpret and respond to these events. Accept that change is a part of living. Accepting circumstances that cannot be changed can help you focus on circumstances that you can alter. Move toward your goals. Develop some realistic goals. Do something regularly that enables you to move toward your goals. "What's one thing I know I can accomplish today that helps me move in the direction I want to go?" Take decisive actions. Act on adverse situations as much as you can. Take decisive actions, rather than detaching completely from problems and stresses and wishing they would just go away.

Look for opportunities for self-discovery. People often learn some-thing about themselves and may find that they have grown in some re-spect as a result of their struggle with loss. Many people who have expe-rienced tragedies and hardship have reported better relationships, greater sense of strength even while feeling vulnerable, increased sense of self-worth, a more developed spirituality and heightened appreciation for life. Nurture a positive view of yourself. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps build resili-ence. Keep things in perspective. Even when facing very painful events, keep a long-term perspective. Avoid blowing the event out of proportion. Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook enables you to ex-pect that good things will happen in your life. Try visualizing what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear. Take care of yourself. Pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Engage in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing. Exercise regularly. Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. Meditation and spiritual practices help some people build connections and restore hope.

Excerpted from the American Psychological Association at https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience

Resilience, the Secret for a Successful Life

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Are you ready for life after high school?

Academic Life Skills

I can participate in a class discussion I use a planner or calendar

I am comfortable asking questions and can organize my time

when I don't understand something in class I know how to make a monthly budget

I can discuss a concern with a teacher after class I can do my own laundry

I know how to take notes in class I can plan and make healthy meals

so I have information to review later for tests I know how to grocery shop on a budget

I have learned what study techniques I can do basic cleaning

work for me to prepare for tests (vacuuming, dishes, bathrooms)

I know how to make an appointment I know how to drive a car and

to go over graduation requirements or credits have a l icense or I know how to get one

I have thought about what I want to study I know how to look for jobs and

after high school and how it relates to my how to fi l l out an application

future career I have a resume

I know how to apply to college I know how to set up util ities

(telephone, electricity, gas)

I know how to use the bus or trax system

I know how to buy a car and get a good deal

I know how to maintain a car

and keep up on repairs

I know how to monitor my health and

make a doctor appointment if needed

Financial Emotional

I have discussed my post-high school plans I know some healthy ways to manage

and ideas with my parents or guardians my stress levels when I have a lot going on

I have some ideas of how I will make my plans happen I am comfortable participating

and how much money I will need to get started in school and community events

I know how to make a budget I have participated in service and volunteer projects

I know how to open a bank account or I already have one I have issues and/or hobbies I am interested in

and I know how to make deposits and withdrawals and want to connect with others who

I know how to read a bank statement share my point of view

I understand how loans work I welcome opportunities to meet different people

and how interest is calculated to have new experiences and to explore new ideas

I know how to apply for financial aid I know how to maintain good health

I know how to shop for a bargain to save money through nutrition and exercise

(coupons, sales, price comparison online) I have at least three family members and/or friends

My parents/guardians and I have discussed where I can rely when I need extra support

I am hoping to l ive after high school

(at home, college, dorm, apartment)

and what costs I will need to contribute to my housing

Consider what areas you are ready to start doing on your own,and what areas you need to work on this year!