9^th Grade- College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• How to be Successful in High School: Counselors visit 9^th grade Language Arts classes to introduce students to Highland, outline school expectations, and share tips for a successful transition.
• CCR Meetings: Counselors will meet individually with each freshman in November and December to introduce students to high school expectations, graduation requirements, and early career exploration. Students and counselors will go over a 4-year plan. Parents and guardians will be invited to the meeting. 
  • 4 Year Plan
• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 9^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements, explore CTE pathways, and discuss college and career planning as it relates to selecting their 10^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
• Career Day: Students will have the opportunity to attend three sessions, each featuring a different speaker representing a unique career field. During these sessions, students will learn about the speakers career, the skills and education needed for success, and which high school courses can help prepare them for the specific career. 
• NCAA and Eligibility Information

10^th Grade- College and Career Readiness Newsletter 

• CCR Meeting- Counselors meet with 10^th grade students in their World History classes to introduce YouScience, helping them explore their aptitudes and interests as they relate to future careers and college pathways.
• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 10^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements and discuss college and career planning as it relates to their YouScience results and selecting their 11^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
• Career Day: Students will have the opportunity to attend three sessions, each featuring a different speaker representing a unique career field. During these sessions, students will learn about the speakers career, the skills and education needed for success, and which high school courses can help prepare them for the specific career. 
• NCAA and Eligibility Information

11^th Grade- College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 11^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements and discuss college and career planning as it relates to their 12^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
• CCR Meetings: Counselors meet individually with each junior in the Spring to review graduation progress and support college and career readiness planning. Parents and guardians are invited to attend. These meetings include exploration of in-state and out-of-state college options, including WUE, align career goals with appropriate majors, degrees, or certificates, review high school credits and graduation status, plan for credit recovery if needed, build their senior year schedule, consider concurrent enrollment opportunities, and learn about internship opportunities.
• Utah Higher Ed Day: This annual event is a collaboration between Utah higher educational institutions and Highland High School. Admissions officers host informational sessions for Juniors about their post-secondary options. Students can expect to learn about application deadlines, majors and programs, scholarships, and more while attending presentations from three institutions of their choice.
• Career Day: Students will have the opportunity to attend three sessions, each featuring a different speaker representing a unique career field. During these sessions, students will learn about the speakers career, the skills and education needed for success, and which high school courses can help prepare them for the specific career. 
• Parent Night: In April, counselors host an evening for parents, families, and students focused on postsecondary planning. The presentation explains the “1, 2, 4, or More” college options and outlines how students can prepare for their postsecondary plans, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and paying for school.
• NCAA and Eligibility Information
• Utah Colleges and Universities Fact Sheet
• Big Futures- College Planning Tool
• WUE- Western Undergraduate Exchange, discounted tuition for out of state schools
• College Scorecard- Compare colleges
• College Navigator- College Search Tool

12^th Grade- College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• CCR Meeting: Counselors meet with seniors at the start of the year to review graduation plans, discuss college applications, and connect career exploration with postsecondary planning. They continue meeting with seniors throughout the year to support goal-setting and ensure students stay on track for graduation.
• UCAW (Utah College Application Week): Counselors will visit senior Language Arts classes to provide dedicated time and support for students to complete college applications. Students will also have opportunities to connect with representatives from local colleges and learn more about the application process, admissions requirements, and next steps in planning for postsecondary education.
• Parent Night: In October, counselors host an evening for parents, families, and students focused on postsecondary planning. The presentation explains the “1, 2, 4, or More” college options and outlines how students can prepare for their postsecondary plans, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and paying for school.
• FAFSA Night: Counselors host a FAFSA Open House where families can stop by for personalized support with their FAFSA applications. Staff guide students and parents through the process, answer questions, and provide tips to maximize financial aid opportunities.
• Career Day: Students will have the opportunity to attend three sessions, each featuring a different speaker representing a unique career field. During these sessions, students will learn about the speakers career, the skills and education needed for success, and which high school courses can help prepare them for the specific career. 
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• NCAA and Eligibility Information
• Letter of Reccomendation Form
• Utah Colleges and Universities Fact Sheet
• Big Futures- College Planning Tool
• WUE- Western Undergraduate Exchange, discounted tuition for out of state schools
• College Scorecard- Compare colleges
• College Navigator- College Search Tool

YouScience- YouScience is an AI-powered, science-backed platform designed to help students and individuals identify their natural aptitudes, interests, and strengths through performance-based "brain games". It connects these insights to personalized career paths, educational majors, and industry-recognized certifications to bridge the gap between education and career.

• Your student can access YouScience for free through the Clever application on their school issued computer. 

CTE Pathways at Highland

• Career Technical Education Pathways are a structured sequence of high school courses that provide hands-on training designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand, and high-wage careers. The program integrates academic, technical, and employability skills, often leading to industry certifications and college credits. 

Utah’s Talent Ready Apprenticeship Connection (TRAC) is the state’s youth apprenticeship model. TRAC connects education and industry to prepare Utah’s next generation of manufacturing talent. Students earn wages, credentials, and college credit through paid apprenticeships that blend classroom learning with hands-on experience.