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Systemic Approach to Dropout Prevention with Social-Emotional Supports
Systemic Approach to Dropout Prevention with Social-Emotional Supports
Students are encouraged to visit their school counselor at their own discretion and with parent permission. We also encourage friends, teachers, administrators, and parents to refer students who may benefit from counseling services. This helps to ensure all students receive the support they need.
Example areas of concern are:
Concerns with classes or teachers
Personal/social issues
Family
Grief and loss
Suicidal thoughts
Bullying
Plans for College & Career Readiness
Plans for College & Career Readiness
Counselors conduct individual and group meetings with students and parents. This is called a Plan for College and Career Readiness conference.
Topics discussed are:
Current academic progress
Course selection for the upcoming school year
Four-year plan (courses through high school & beyond)
Graduation and college entry requirements
Scholarship opportunities
Academic and personal goals
Career pathway options
College & other post-high school education
Exploring test results
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
English/Language Arts
4.0 Credits
- 1.0 Language Arts 9 or 9 H
- 1.0 Language Arts 10 or 10 H
-1.0 Language Arts 11, 11H, AP Language, AP Literature
- 1.0 Language Arts 12, 12CP, AP Language, AP Literature or Approved Senior Language Arts Course
Mathematics
3.0 Credits
-2.0 Foundation/Core credits
-1.0 Additional Foundation/Core or Advanced Applied, or Foundation (AAF) credit
Health and Physical Education
2.0 Credits
- 0.5 Health
-0.5 Participation Skills & Techniques
-0.5 Fitness for Life
- 0.5 Individual Lifetime Activity or 2 Seasons of a USHAA Team Sport
Social Studies
3.5 Credits
- 1.0 World Geography
-1.0 World History
-1.0 U.S. History
- 0.5 U.S. Government and Citizenship
Science
3.0 Credits
- 2.0 Credits from two different Foundation/Core areas:
Earth, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science
- 1.0 Additional Foundation/Core or Advanced Applied or Foundation (AAF) credit
Career & Technical Education
1.0 Credits
Fine Arts
1.5 Credits
Digital Studies
.0.5 Credits
Financial Literacy
.0.5 Credits
Total for traditional JSD diploma
27.0 Credits
Non-traditional JSD diploma (removes 3.0 elective credits)
24.0 Credits
For course options, please visit counseling.jordandistrict.org/catalog
Why do I have a School Counselor?
Why do I have a School Counselor?
Counselors support students as they experience life as an adolescent and develop skills to be successful in the secondary school setting and beyond high school. Counselors recognize the importance of students exploring career opportunities and learning life skills at a young age so they are prepared for higher education and entry into the workplace. The counseling office is a safe environment. Students are encouraged to visit whenever they need emotional, social, or academic support. Parents are welcome and encouraged to collaborate with counselors to develop a plan for success that will meet the needs of their student.
Counselors focus their efforts on plans for college & career readiness and dropout prevention with social-emotional supports.
Collaborative Classroom Instruction
Collaborative Classroom Instruction
Counselors educate students on ways to to develop personal/social, life/career, multicultural, and academic/ learning skills. This includes:
Career exploration
Character education (bullying, life skills, compassion, social skills, goal setting, internet safety, suicide prevention)
Financial aid and scholarships
College information
Resources
Resources
Jordan Family Education Center
319 West 11000 South, South Jordan | 801-565-7442
jordandistrict.org/departments/jfec
Provides support services and classes for families and students at no cost in Jordan School District.
Classes and support groups covering a variety of topics like parenting skills, dealing with adolescence, attention deficit, anger, anxiety, autism, blended families and many more.
Youth Services Center
177 West Price Ave., Salt Lake City | 385-468-4500 1262 West 12700 South #D, Riverton | 385-468-4610
Extended counseling offered for mental health or substance abuse issues
Counseling for families with children ages 8-17
Free crisis counseling services
Parenting, substance abuse and anger management classes are available for a fee
Accepts Medicaid; sliding fee scale for other insurance programs
Family Counseling Center
640 E 4500 S. #300, Murray | 801-261-3500
www.familycounselingcenterutah.com
Counseling for children age 7 and older
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Optum referrals, and some private insurance
Valley Behavioral Health - Children's Outpatient Services
1141 East 3900 South #A170, Salt Lake City 3809 West 6200 South Kearns, UT I 801-284-4990
Services for children with a mental health disorder and no health insurance or Medicaid
Co-pay is a sliding fee scale based on income, number of dependents and Utah residency for at least 90 days
Must be denied by Medicaid to qualify
Family Support Center
1760 West 4805 South, Taylorsville | 801-955-9110
Free Crisis nursery (3 locations)
Free Family mentoring (in-house family support)
Free Adoption respite care
Parent education and adult anger management classes for a fee
Medicaid, United Health Care and Blue Cross/Blue Shield (based on provider plan), crime victim reparations, and self-pay
Optum Health Services
2525 Lake Park Blvd., West Valley City
Medicaid: 877-370-8953 | Mental Health: 800-888-2998
24 Hour UNI Crisis Line/Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
(MCOT)-801-587-3000
Sponsored by Salt Lake County, University of Utah and Optum Health SLCo
7th Grade:
7th Grade:
CTE/CCA Lessons:
Our counseling team works with our Career and Technical Education (CTE) department to deliver classroom lesson plans and activities for our 7th grade students. During these projects students are introduced to the following: growth mindset, goal setting, problem solving, stackable credentials, career opportunities, college options, and more.
Job Shadow:
7th grade students will have the opportunity to "Job Shadow" someone in their desired career. Students are excused from school this day and required to complete a Job Shadow write up or assignment.
8th Grade:
8th Grade:
PCCR's:
Each 8th grade student will meet with their counselor to prepare for the next 4 years of high school. Parents are welcome to set up appointments that fit with their schedule, as many Plan for College and Career Readiness meetings (PCCR's) are administered after school. These meetings will provide vital information about graduation requirements, class schedules, and information for college readiness.
Career Fair:
We invite professionals to present career information to our students.
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9th Grade:
9th Grade:
JATC Expo:
Once a year, West Jordan Middle School hosts the JATC Expo. Students attend a rotation of presentations featuring the various programs available to them while they're in high school.
Programs are available in the following categories:
Agricultural Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Health Science
Information Technology
Skilled & Technical Sciences
For more information on the JATC click below:
College Tour Week:
Ninth grade students will have an opportunity to visit a nearby college campus during College Tour Week to explore universities and colleges in our area.
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