9TH GRADE: EXPLORE
PCCR: Plan for College & Career Readiness
Get out your Cell Phone
Step 1. Open a new text message to one of the following: Mom or Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, (The adult in your life that is responsible for you at this time)
Step 2. Write the following�
“Hello (insert adult from above list)... I need you to please go to your personal email and read the message from the High School regarding my PCCR meeting with me and the school counselor.
Thanks!
Step 3. Put your phone away and enjoy the ride
WHAT ARE WE TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TODAY?
*Graduation Requirements
*Freshman Survival Guide
*Getting Involved
*Future Planning
*CTE Pathways
*Post High School Education
*Scholarships
*Opportunity Scholarship
*Keys to Success
HOW DO I GRADUATE #WEAREMANTI
*1.0 English 9
*1.0 English 10
*1.0 English 11
*1.0 English Elective (Eng 12, Eng 1010, Debate, Yearbook, Mythology, Creative Writing, Business Communications)
*1.0 Sec Math I (9th Grade)
*1.0 Sec Math II (10th Grade)
*1.0 Math Elective (Math III, Math for Life, Accounting, Programming)
*2.0 Credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, or Computer Science
*1.0 Science Elective (Zoology, Animal Science, Natural Resource Science, Ag Science, Medial Anatomy)
*.5 Geography (9th)
*1.0 World Civ (10th)
*1.0 US History (11th)
*.5 Us Gov & Citz (12th)
You need 32 Credits to Graduate,
#What is a credit and how do I get it?
MHS Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2025
*.5 Participation Skills (9th)
*.5 Fitness for Life (9th)
*.5 P.E elective (Sports, ILA, Weights, Dance
or Yoga)
*.5 Health (10th)
*.5 Business Office Specialist (9th)
*.5 Financial Lit (12th)
*1.5 C.T.E (Career & Technical)
*.5 Leadership
*1.5 Fine Art Courses
WHat Classes do I need to take as a Sophomore
You will register for 10 classes
1.0 - English 10
1.0 - Math II
1.0 Science:
1.0 - World Civilizations
1.0 .5 - Leadership 10 / .5 Health
5.0 Classes of your choice
How do I know if I’m on track to Graduate?
What is a Credit Evaluation?
*This is a document that tracks the classes you have passed, and what you are enrolled it
*It also includes your 4 Year plan so you know what classes you need to take next year.
How do I access Mine?
* Open Google Sheets and click on Shared with me
Or SEARCH “Credit Evaluation”
Your credit evaluation will be named
Last name, first name Credit Evaluation
WELCOME TO TEMPLAR NATION #WEAREMANTI
How to “Do” High School: Freshman Survival 101
*More Likely To pass
*Teacher is available to Help
*In-Class Homework Time
*GearUp - one on one Tutoring
*Counseling Office
*Teacher After School Hours
* Clubs & Sports Make High School Fun
CLUBS AT MHS #WEAREMANTI
Ballroom Dance
Mountain Bike Team
FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America)
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Green Power Car Team
Gaming Club
Ping Pong Club
Debate
Ephraim City Youth Council
Manti City Youth Council
NHS (National Honor Society)
Math Club
Improve Club
Spanish Club
Creative Writing
Science Club
Rodeo Club
Chess Club
Redefining Popular
CAP (Child Abuse Prevention)
Upward Bound
Multicultural Club
Don’t see something you like??
You can create a club
...Wanna know how?
#askacounselor
*Anyone can join MOST clubs - Some have certain requirements
*How - Find out where they meet or ask the counselors
*Anyone can START a club
*10 students interested
*An Adult Advisor
*Administration Approval
SPORTS AT MHS #WEAREMANTI
To be eligible to participate in Competitive Sports or other competitions at MHS
*Grades/GPA is evaluated the quarter before your season
*NO “F” Grades
*2.0 GPA
*On track to graduate
Fall:
Girls Soccer Drill (Fall/Winter)
Football Cheer (Fall/Winter)
Cross Country Swim (Fall/Winter)
Girls Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Winter
Drill (Fall/Winter)
Cheer (Fall/Winter)
Swim (Fall/Winter)
Wrestling (boys/girls)
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Other Activities
*Theatre (Spring)
*Band/Choir (Spring)
*Solo Ensemble (Spring)
*Debate (Year Round)
Spring
Track & Field
Softball
Baseball
Boys Tennis
CTE (CAREER & TECH EDUCATION) PATHWAYS
CTE PATHWAYS
HMMM Pathways…….So How do I get ONE?
1. Earn 3.0 Credits from a Pathway Area, to graduate you need 1.5 CTE credits - you are HALFWAY THERE
2. Certain pathways have specific requirements (BOLD)
3. Ask a Counselor or CTE Teacher which classes to take
4. Fill out an application Senior Year
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
College 1, 2, 4 or MORE!
COLLEGE BOUND #HOW DO I PAY?
Someone Else Pays
*Federal Student Aide (FAFSA)
*Grants
*Work Study
*Student Loans
YOU Pay
*Personal Savings
*Job
*Student Loans
Many Types of Scholarships
*Academic
*Athletic
*Departmental/Talent
*Service
*Need Based
*Private
Where Can I Find Scholarship Info
*Counseling Website Under
“Scholarships”
*Social Media (Mo Money Monday)
*Word of Mouth
*Daily Announcements
*Keys to Success Scholarship Page
*Parent’s Email
*SCHOLARSHIPS - Free $$$ to pay for school
Opportunity Scholarships
How Do I get it?
Complete 1 Concurrent Enrollment class in each of the following areas
Math (We offer 1040, 1050 or 1210)
Science (We offer Bio 1010, 1050 or Chemistry 1010 or 1110)
English (We offer English 1010)
REPLACED the REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Keys To Success
What is Keys to Success?
*An awesome tool to help you EXPLORE your future!!!
Keys to Success
Keys to success can help me…
*Explore Career Options
*Interest Inventories
*Career Exploration
*Explore Colleges/Tech Schools
Every Time you Login and complete activities you earn points and “Keys”
*Redeem points for SWAG
*KEYS gets you entries to Win a New Car
Keys To Success
IPADS Ready
https://www.ktsutah.org
*Click Create Account
Keys To Success
Select Student
*Click Create Account
Keys To Success
Select High School
Fill out your info
Survey QR Code
Please scan the QR Code to go to the Student Survey
Thank You - Have a Wonderful Day.