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A Four Year Plan worksheet can help students see how the credits they need to graduate from high school and allow for planning ahead to meet any goal they may have.
DSD Graduation Requirements are listed on the second page of the Four Year Plan worksheet.
The math pathway a student is taking opens up different opportunities in the future. Many colleges and universities recommend taking math for four years. The Utah High School Mathematics Graduation Pathways and Concurrent Enrollment Math Course information may be a helpful tool to determine which math class is the right fit for students based on their future plans.
For example, a 12th grade student who plans to attend Weber State University to earn a degree in Business/Accounting may want to take CE MATH 1050. Of course, it will be helpful to double check with your high school counselor when registering for 12th grade classes to ensure that is still the best option.
Extended Topics are covered by the Honors classes in Davis School District.
Students who earn an "F" may need to recover that credit, especially if the "F" is earned in a core subject (English, math, science, social studies).
Students who earn a "U" citizenship grade in any class need to make up that citizenship credit.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Students earn college credit by passing the AP Test given in the spring.
It is important to check with colleges or universities to see how they accept AP Test scores.
Concurrent Enrollment (CE)
CE classes offer credits for completing the class with a qualifying grade.
Most DHS CE classes earn credit through Weber State University and these credits can transfer to other colleges. It is important to check with college and universities to see how they accept these transfer credits.
DSD High Schools offer students opportunities to earn a Certificate of Completion (equivalent to completing all general education requirements) or an Associates Degree while in high school.
Click here to read more information about the Certificate of Completion.
Taking CTE classes in high school is a great way to learn more about any topic as well as explore related careers. The Career and Technical Education Pathways document shows the many CTE Pathways available at DHS and the classes that relate to a variety of careers.
Students who complete a pathway earn a designation as a Pathways Completer. Talk to your school counselor for more information about CTE Pathways.
Davis Catalyst offers students the opportunity to work on projects that immerse them in learning professional skills and working along side community partners to build resumes and earn credentials that help them easily transition into future careers. There are several programs to choose from. See the brochure for a complete listing of programs and their required pre-requisites.
High school junior and seniors can attend Davis Technical College to work on certifications that lead to skilled jobs. The best part? Tuition is FREE for students! (High school students do pay fees for materials.)
Some students take advantage of this opportunity to earn required certification for their future career. Other students will earn a certification at the DTC that will help them hold a high-paying job while they attend additional schooling for their future career.
Not only does being involved at school and in the community increase mental health and general wellbeing, but it is a great opportunity to collect experiences and achievements that look great on applications for jobs, college, and scholarships.
Start or join a club, team, or group
Volunteer in the community
Gain work experience
Participate in a summer program
KJH 9th grade students had the opportunity to take the PreACT 8/9 on March 7, 2023. A sample score report is included on this webpage. Here are somethings to notice on a student's score report:
PreACT Composite Score is a measure of how the student did on this assessment.
Predicted ACT Composite Score is an estimation of how the student will perform on the actual ACT if they take it during the Spring of their 11th grade year. (All 11th grade students in DSD have the opportunity to take the ACT for free in the spring.)
Detailed PreACT Results show how the student performed in each category of the assessment.
Education and Career Journey points out which types of careers the student may be interested in based off of their answers to an interest inventory taken at the beginning of the assessment.
Item Response and Analysis allows for students to see what answer they gave for each question as well as some ideas for progress to help them do better next time.
The shaded areas of The Career Map of each student's PreACT Student Report shows the kinds of work tasks and career areas the student may like.
Use the Career Clusters and Career Areas worksheet to see career examples and lists of DHS classes, Catalyst programs, and DTC programs that align with each area. Students are encouraged to explore any area they have an interest in.
College doesn't just mean a four year degree!
Students can pursue college for one, two, four, or more years to meet their career goals.
Earning scholarships can be a great way to pay for college! Click here to see more information about scholarships.