GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING CENTER
From here, anything is possible!
Get ready for the rest of your life!
Class of 2024
Dear Senior,
This is your last year in high school, and yes, it matters! A high school diploma can open up so many opportunities for you beyond high school, so make sure you stay on track to graduate. It is important to also have fun, so, enjoy your senior year by getting involved and learning something new. Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, the worst days give you lessons, and the best days give you memories! And don't forget... YOU MATTER!
Are you on track to graduate?
Your Progress
- Are you on track to graduate?
- Do you need credit recovery?
- What do you want to do after high school?
- Take a career interest inventory if you don't know.
- Do you have a Keys to Success account?
- YouScience
Credit Recovery
- Credit recovery at Granger High School with Mr. Bernard after school- $
- Mr. Bernard: Room E-203, mabernard@graniteschools.org, (385)646-0246
- Granite Online for Original Credit
- For credit recovery- $
- Utah Online High School - Original credit and credit recovery
- Visit utahonline.org for more information (Fees might be applied)
- GEAR UP Canvas Modules- For information email GrangerGEARUP@graniteschools.org
Credit Recovery
& New Credit
Options
Academic resources
HONEY
October 17-27, 2023
The purpose of College Application Week is to help every high school senior complete at least one college application during the school day.
College application Week
What to Expect
How to prepare
English 12, EnGL 1010
Counselors and college advisors will attend your English class to help you complete at least 1 college application.
Transcripts
We'll help you send free transcripts to more than one university.
This tool is a one stop shop for your students to navigate and track their progress in the college application process.
Create a KTS account before October CLICK HERE
bring the following items with you
- Identification/DL
- Social Security Number (if any)
- Home/Mailing Address
- Transcript (will be provided in class by counselors)
- Resume
- List of extracurricular activities, leadership positions, awards or recognitions.
Not going to college?
- We'll help you identify alternative post-secondary opportunities.
Colleges & Universities
Utah System of High Education (USHE)
Colleges & Universities
Technical colleges
Colleges & Universities
Private Institutions
USHE Education Academic resources
FAFSA
FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)
- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
- Application Opens: December 2023
- Types of financial aid:
- Grants- a form of financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid ($7,395)
- Work-Study Jobs- allows you to earn money to pay for school y working part-time
- Loans- borrowed money to attend a college or career school. Must be repaid.
Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for more information.
STEP 1
Create an FSA ID CLICK HERE
What You'll Need
- Social Security number
- Your own mobile phone number and/or email address
Step 2 (Attend a FAFSA Workshop)
January 16, 4-7 PM
January 31, 4-7 pm
February 22, 4-7 pm
For the FAFSA please bring:
- Your SSN or alien registration number * An email address (not your school email)
- Driver’s License (if you have one)
- Tax return for last year or access to it through the IRS website and your parent’s tax return and access to it
- You may also need your parent’s marriage or divorce dates, your parent’s SSN’s and parent’s email
- DON’T FORGET YOUR CHROMEBOOK
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS- nonprofit and private organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for college or career school. Sometimes based on academic merit, talent, or a particular area of study.
Utah system of higher education scholarships
- Opportunity Scholarship (academic)
- Utah Promise Scholarship (need-based)
- Public Safety Career Advancement Reimbursement Program
- T.H. Bell Education Scholarship (for future educators)
- Wiche Professional Student Exchange Program
- Higher Education Success Stipend
- Veteran's Tuition Gap Program
- Utah Private, Nonprofit and other State Scholarships
Degree Options
Certificates
Workforce certificates can be earned by completing the requirements of an association for a particular trade, such as plumbing, security, or certain types of computer technology. Often a certification takes only one year to complete if you go to school full time. Sometimes, a certificate is earned as part of an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn the skills required for specific occupations, like electricians, carpenters or roofers. These apprenticeships typically come with a wage, and some even allow you to earn an associate degree simultaneously. Apprenticeships vary in length, but typically last between 2 and 5 years. Go to apprenticeship.gov/ apprenticeship-job-finder for more information or https://apprenticeship.utah.gov/
Associate’s Degree
An associate degree is a two-year college degree that you can obtain from a community college, junior college, online university, or some four-year institutions in the US. In terms of education, an associate degree falls between a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor’s degrees generally take four years to complete if you go to school full time. B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degrees are often found in the liberal arts. They generally require courses in humanities, math, english, sciences, social sciences and language. B.S. (Bachelor of Science) degrees prepare people for careers in areas such as accounting, engineering and education. Like the B.A., the B.S. degrees require general courses in math, english, sciences and social sciences, but usually fewer courses in the humanities.
Master's Degree
Master’s degrees take your education to a higher level than a traditional degree. Participation in a Master’s degree follows your bachelor’s degree and usually requires two extra years of full-time study with more tests and classes. For some fields, like law, a master’s degree is a professional degree that you need to enter into the industry. Most graduates with professional degrees are able to enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge necessary for the industry they’ll be working in.
Doctorate Degree
The time to earn a doctorate degree varies greatly by program and by the student’s motivation. Most doctorate students begin by taking classes, but end their studies by writing a dissertation or participating in a residency program. Many fields, such as history or english, require a dissertation – lengthy, original research, kind of like a book, that defends a student’s stance on a given subject and usually takes two or more years to complete. A residency allows a student to practice their skills in a controlled setting. For example, residencies for medical doctors are three or more years and take place in a hospital.
Military degrees
Military degrees allow you to serve your country while taking your education to the next level. Some programs allow you to enroll in a traditional college (with paid tuition) while others take place at military-only institutions. If you’re in the military, speak to your superiors about your options.
Interested in Trades?
Building and Construction Trades Council
Electrical 801-975-1945
Iron Workers 801-972-5714
Bricklayers 801-972-5087
Painters/Drywall 801-977-0732
Plumbers/Pipefitters 801-295-6198
Laborers 801-208-7195
Boiler Makers 385-528-3966
Cement Masons 801-972-5556
Heat/Frost Insulators 801-972-3945
Line Constructors 801-562-2929
Operating Engineers 801-664-6934
Sprinkler Fitters 800-638-0997
Roofers 801-886-3025
Sheet Metal Workers 801-972-2480
Workforce Services
SLCC Apprenticeships
Brick Mason, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Stagehand
Utah Career Center
Union Trades
Electrical (IBEW 354) 801-972-9354
Iron Workers (Local 27) 801-972-8997
Laborers (Local 295) 801-972-5380
Plumbers/Pipefitters, and HVAC (Local 140) 801-973-6784
Operating Engineers (Local 3) 801-596-2677
DACA, Dreamers, Undocumented, Other
- Check out FUNDET UTAH
- HISPANIC/LATINO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- THE FUNDET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is a private foundation committed to assist Hispanic/Latino adults in obtaining the technical skills to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient.
- Scholarships are available at Salt Lake Community College. The scholarship program is managed and directed by the FUNDET Student Leadership Council. To qualify for the program, all recipients must comply with the scholarship criteria.
- All applicants are welcome!!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!
Suicide Awareness
Mindfulness
YOU MATTER!
Suicide awareness is crucial to save lives. It involves understanding warning signs, such as withdrawal, hopelessness, or talking about death. Listening non-judgmentally and offering support to those in distress is vital. Encouraging open conversations about mental health and removing the stigma surrounding seeking help is essential. Educating communities about available resources like helplines and mental health services empowers individuals to reach out for assistance. Together, we can promote empathy and compassion, fostering a safe environment for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, and ultimately, reduce the devastating impact of suicide on individuals, families, and society.
Practice mindful breathing:
Find a quiet space, sit comfortably, and focus on your breath. Inhale deeply, feeling the air entering your body, and exhale slowly, letting go of tension. Observe each breath without judgment, staying present in the sensations. When your mind wanders, gently redirect your attention back to the breath. This technique helps anchor you in the present moment, promoting relaxation and clarity.
MINDFULNESS RESOURCES
Granger Counselors
Mrs. Laural Takashima
Last Names JU-MART
Work Phone: 385-646-6310
Work Email: ltakashima@graniteschools.org
Ms. Sammantha McMorrow
Last Names ROE-TE
Work Phone: 385-646-6314
Work Email: sgmcmorrow@graniteschools.org
Ms. Laura Sherman
Last Names MAS-ORTE
Work Phone: 385-646-6312
Work Email: lrsherman@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Mónica Candia de Garcia
Last names DE-GOM
Work Phone: 385-646-6366
Work Email: mdcandia@graniteschools.org
Mrs. Keisha Anderson (A days) & Mrs. Yvonne Fortune (B days)
Last Names ORTI-ROD
Work Phone: 385-646-6364
Work Email: kcanderson2@graniteschools.org