1. Now What? This is my last year of high school. What am I going to do next year? Welcome to reality…..

2. 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.

3. 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

5. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 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.

12. Curriculum Taken EnglishMathScience Core or More English 9 – 11 Foreign Language Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Adv. Math Biology Chemistry Physics Less than CoreEnglish 9 - 11 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Biology Chemistry MissingLess than English 9 - 11 Less than Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Biology Curriculum TakenEnglishMathScience Core or More20.521.521.1 Less than Core17.418.418.3 Missing13.815.915.8 College Readiness and the Impact of Course Rigor Average ACT Score for the Class of 2012

13. 2015 ACT Tests – NHS is a testing site Sept. 12 th – Register by Aug. 7th (check standby) Oct. 24 th – Register by Sept. 18 th Dec. 12 th – Register by Nov. 6 th For test preparation – www.actstudent.org and www.utahfutures.org/, testing link at http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/nhs/www.actstudent.orgwww.utahfutures.org/ http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/nhs/ 2015 SAT Tests – College Testing Center Oct. 3 rd – Register by Sept. 3rd Nov. 7th – Register by Oct. 9th Dec. 5 th – Register by Nov. 5 th For test prep. – www.collegeboard.com and www.testprep.comwww.collegeboard.com www.testprep.com Test Information

14. Admissions Index (ACT & GPA)

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.orgwww.fastweb.com www.utahfutures.org Campus visits and open houses are held throughout the year. Be careful of scholarship scams

18. 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

19. 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.

20. FACEBOOK, TWITTER & www.remind101.com Get the lasted updates and announcements that pertain to your graduating class. “Like” us on Facebook Northridge High School Class of 2016 To receive messages via text, text @eashton16 to (385) 202-2136. Northridge High School 2015- 2016 Counseling Team Mrs. VerbitskiA – C saverbitski@dsdmail.net Mrs. BurtonD – Ho djburton@dsdmail.net Mrs. Ashton Hu – Mc eashton@dsdmail.net Mr. HutchinsonMe – Sa thutchinson@dsdmail.net Mrs. McKaySc – Z smckay@dsdmail.net

21. Good Luck With Your Future! Congratulations to the Northridge High School Class of 2016