Counseling Center
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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December | March | June |
RESOURCES
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SCHOLARSHIP ADVISOR Jimmy Sieng
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (fill-in sheet)
- HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:
- 16 Honors courses taken and passed in 4 years at Highland HS, 3 credits of which need to be AP or IB or Concurrent.
- Must have a cummulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Must have taken and passed 2 consecutive years of a World Language. (Level III or higher World Language classes count as Honors.)
IMPORTANT SENIOR STUFF
- Sending your ACT scores flowchart
- https://spark.adobe.com/page/obeWoaaR8Pg6V/ Senior College and Career Readiness Planning Meeting Slide Show
- Letter of Recommendation Request Form
- Valedictorian Requirements
ONLINE OPTIONS: Online options at https://www.schools.utah.gov/edonline. Choosing to do online courses during the school year will reduce the number of classes and credits you can take at Highland HS.
TESTING
ACT Testing Dates Highland does NOT administer the July test.
SAT Testing Dates Highland does not administer any SAT tests.
ACT PREP
ACT PREP Class at Highland
- Next Class - Feb. 19th - April 1st
- Wednesdays for 6 sessions
- CLASSES FILL UP FAST!
- Pay $5.00 to the treasurer to sign up OR go to www.myschoolfees.com. Paying the $5 gets you into the class.
- Contact your student's counselor for more information on when the next class begins.
SCHOOL PROFILE: HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE - 2021-22
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INFO
- Certificate and Associate Degree Training Programs
- College Prep Websites
- Personal Statements
- What is a College Portfolio?
- UTAH COLLEGES IMPORTANT DEADLINES
- FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE PROGRAMS IN UTAH
- PAYING FOR COLLEGE
PLAYING COLLEGE SPORTS
CAREER PLANNING
TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT VAPING: Parents - Looking for information on how to talk to your student about vaping? Here is some good information: NPR
MENTAL HEALTH HELPFUL INFORMATION
SAFE UT HOTLINE (CRISISLINE) or call 1-800-273-8255
The SAFEUT app is also available for free from any app store. Students can use this app to report bullying, harassment, suicidal thoughts or ideation, or any troublesome behavior. Reporting here is anonymous.
Click on links below to access services and additional resources:
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- University of Utah Health Care via the University Neuropsychiatric Institute
- Available 24/7 even on holidays
- PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
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VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
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LGBTQ
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INDIAN TRAINING EDUCATION CENTER
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UNITED WAY - 211
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CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
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UTAH YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION
The SALT LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION provides a list of services and support for families. Here are the links to their information: Fact Sheet; Contact List; School Resource Handbook
Upcoming Events
COUNSELING CENTER HOURS
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Resources
Counselors
COLLEGE ADVISOR
Emily Rose Paul
emily.paul@utah.edu
801-484-4343 x7005