Why does our department exist? What is the fundamental purpose of our department?
As professional school counselors at American Fork High School, we are dedicated to empowering every student to achieve academic success, personal and social growth, wellness, and career exploration.

What must we do to accomplish our fundamental purpose? How do we achieve our desired end results?
The development of resiliency, tolerance, self-reliance, and self-confidence by implementing the four areas of the comprehensive guidance model, which include:
• School Guidance Curriculum
• Individual Student Planning
• Responsive Services
• System Support

How must we behave to support our mission and vision?
• We, as a department, are committed to the individual planning process since it reinforces necessary skills for critical thinking and decision-making.
• We value the opportunity to present guidance curriculum for the purpose of teaching essential life skills.
• We are committed to being available to students in crisis through responsive services.
• We value collaboration with teachers, administration, and community for the benefit of our students.

What are our fundamental beliefs?
• We believe students become responsible citizens by developing skills of resiliency, tolerance, and self-reliance.
• We believe that effective communication skills are essential for career development and success.
• We believe that critical thinking is essential for making positive life decisions.
• We believe that all students should be able to have opportunities for success through high school.
• We believe that all students should be given ample opportunities to explore future schooling and career goals.
• We believe students should leave the high school with the skills needed to be lifelong, independent learners.

Focusing our MVVB on the Four Questions
Question #1 – What do we expect our students to learn?
• We expect our students to select classes that will prepare and challenge them to be ready for life goals and life decisions.
• We expect our students to learn resiliency skills; the ability to overcome negative experiences and consequences.
• We expect our students to become focused and pro-active in their lives; to take control of their futures.

Question # 2- How will we know what they have learned?
• We will monitor student achievement through a variety of assessments including core testing, term grades, career assessments, and SEOP surveys.
• We will monitor the CRT data to evaluate and make suggestions to administration.

Question #3 – How will we respond to students who aren’t learning?
• When students are struggling, we will be available for individual counseling and give suggestions such as the homework center, academic tutoring, tracking, class changes, etc.
• We will monitor failing students and work with administrators & trackers to come up with suggestions for helping individual students.
• We will help facilitate the Study Skills curriculum and do periodical “Why Try Presentations” in the individual classes.

Question #4- How do we respond to students who have already learned the material?
• We will encourage students who have obtained mastery to assist struggling peers (Study Skills classes).
• We will encourage incentive programs such as early lunch and early out for students who are succeeding.
• We will nominate and recognize students for awards such as student of the month, scholarships, Boys State, Girls State, and other honors to help give recognition where deserved.

ACT Prep information

ACT / SAT INFORMATION

ACT INFORMATION – actstudent.org

The ACT is required at most 4-year institutions in the state of Utah. The test covers the areas of english, reading, mathematics and science reasoning.

Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT sometime in April or June in order to see what the test is like, determine if their test site was comfortable, to use the results for further preparation and to make sure they get a feel for the timing of the test.

Seniors are strongly encouraged to take the ACT sometime in September, October, or December of their senior year so they can receive results in time for college admissions and various academic scholarships. One of the measurements used for college admittance is known as the Academic Index Score. It is used throughout the state to determine admissions eligibility and as a factor for academic scholarship qualification.

AVERAGE ACT SCORES FOR UTAH COLLEGES

TEST DATES AND DEADLINES

ACT registration information
The code for AFHS students is: 450005
ACT fee information

ACT PREPARATION RESOURCES

Official ACT Website	Utah Futures	Petersons
Kaplan	Kaptest	Princeton Review
Number2	StudyGuideZone	March2Express

*ACT booklet- available in the counseling office with ACT registration packets.

The American Fork High School Counseling Department offers ACT Preparation classes before most ACT tests throughout the school year. The following is information on the most current prep course available:

ACT PREP CLASSES

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DECEMBER 8TH TEST

The AFHS Counseling Center has obtained the services of three excellent instructors to help you raise your scores on the upcoming ACT.  You will spend a minimum of four hours preparing for the following subjects at the time and place listed below.

CLASS DATES        SUBJECT      PLACE          TIME               INSTRUCTOR

Nov. 13-15                English          RM. 36          2:30-4:00        Lind

Nov. 27, 29, 30        Math              RM. 213        2:30-4:00        Cousins                               *NOTE DATE CHANGE

Dec. 4-6                     Science         RM. 16           2:30-4:00       Crosby

* All sessions are held Tuesday-Thursday. EXCEPT FOR THE MATH SECTION WHICH WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY*

COST: $10 per subject         $30 for all three subjects

To sign-up for classes, your payment must be made at the financial office by November 12, 2012.  Classes will fill up quickly, so do not delay!

Students MUST bring a receipt of payment to the first day of class.

 

SAT INFORMATION – sat.collegeboard.org

The SAT helps college admissions officers make fair and informed admission decisions. Combined with a student’s academic record, it is a proven, reliable indicator of college success. Since its launch in 1926, the SAT has helped millions of students connect with college success and today remains the most reliable, effective measure of a student’s college readiness. The SAT tests the subject matter learned by students in high school and how well they apply that knowledge—the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in college.

 TEST DATES AND DEADLINES

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Fee Required
January 26, 2013	December 28, 2012	January 11, 2013
March 9, 2013	February 8, 2013	February 22, 2013
May 4, 2013	April 5, 2013	April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013	May 3, 2013	May 17, 2013

CAREER PLANNING

UTAH FUTURES

High school students should start using the new Utah Futures program, which is an online tool for exploring careers, colleges, paying for college, etc. It will have everything you need to get ready for your post-high school plans.

Counselors will be utilizing these programs in college and career lessons with students. It is easy to use, and will save you a lot of time by not having to looking several different places for the same information.

 

DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES

The Utah Department of Workforce Services offers many resources for obtaining a job/career.

 

UTAH JOB TRENDS

Utah’s Five Star Jobs by Training Level

Utah Job Outlook

Fastest Growing Careers in Utah

 

IMPORTANT CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

Career Builder	Wet Feet	Job Hunt
Quest Career	Jobstar	Utah Careers
CareerMag

COLLEGE CREDIT

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Concurrent Enrollment allows a student to take a class at the high school and is taught by a high school teacher who has been approved to teach a class for UVU college credit. Concurrent Enrollment classes are for juniors and seniors. Students must pay a one-time $35 registration fee and register on line at www.uvu.edu/concurrent/

***Please be advised, consistent with SB284, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions will implement a partial tuition of $5.00 per credit for concurrent enrollment classes for the 2013-14 academic year. (A typical 3 credit class will have a tuition cost, payable to the university of $15.)

Grades earned through concurrent enrollment classes generate a college transcript with UVU and will be posted on the student’s high school transcript as well. If you are planning on dropping a course with UVU make sure you talk with the Distance Learning Coordinator to avoid receiving an F on your college transcript.

It is always a good idea to check and see how credits will transfer to your prospective college choice. Visit Utah State Board of Regents for Transfer Guide.

The following is a tentative schedule of classes that will be offered during the 2012-2013 school year.

Semester	Minimum Grade Level	American Fork Course Name	Instructor Name	UVU Course Name	Credit Hours	UVU Course Number	CRN
Spring	Junior	Art History TICE	Shupe, Shelley	Introduction to Visual Arts	3	ART1010H01	23964
Fall	Junior	Art History TICE	Shupe, Shelley	Introduction to Visual Arts	3	ART1010H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	AP Biology	Ormond, Michelle	General Biology	3	BIOL1010H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	AP Biology Lab	Ormond, Michelle	General Biology Lab	1	BIOL1015H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	Woodworking 2	McKell, Robert	Millworking and Safety Shop I	5	CAW1140H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	Woodworking 3	McKell, Robert	Millworking Shop II	5	CAW1240H01	Registration Closed
Fall	Junior	Intro to Info Tech	Yocom, Lynne	Foundations of Computer Science	3	CS1030H01	Registration Closed
Fall	Junior	Technical Design I	Sanderson, Ed	Basic Drafting	2	EGDT1000H01	Registration Closed
Spring	Junior	Technical Design I	Sanderson, Ed	Basic Drafting	2	EGDT1000H01	20641
Spring	Junior	3D Modeling	Sanderson, Ed	3D Modeling	3	EGDT1070H01	23405
Fall	Junior	3D Modeling	Sanderson, Ed	3D Modeling	3	EGDT1070H01	Registration Closed
Fall	Junior	Architecture Design II	Sanderson, Ed	Architectural Drafting	3	EGDT1100H01	Registration Closed
Spring	Junior	Architecture Design II	Sanderson, Ed	Architectural Drafting	3	EGDT1100H01	20642
Full Year	Junior	AP Enviornmental Science	Ormond, Michelle	Intro to Environmental Management	3	ENVT1110H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	French 4	McFarland, Rachel	Beginning French II	4	FREN1020H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	French AP	McFarland, Rachel	Intermediate French I	4	FREN2010H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	German 4 and AP	Garlick, Steven G	Beginning German II LH	4	GER1020H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	German AP	Garlick, Steven	Intermediate German I	4	GER2010H01	Registration Closed
Spring	Junior	Emergency Medical Services (EMS)	Bailey, Becky	First Aid	2	HLTH1200H01	15997
Spring	Junior	Human Anatomy	Eckles, Robert	First Aid	2	HLTH1200H02	24357
Spring	Junior	Intro to Info Tech	Yocom, Lynne	Computer Architecture and Systems Software	3	IT1600H01	17367
Spring	Junior	Principles of Leadership	Litchford, David	Principles Of Leadership	3	MGMT1250H01	17196
Fall	Junior	Prinicples of Leadership	Litchford, Dave	Principles of Leadership	3	MGMT1250H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	Exercise Science/Sports Medicine	Bailey, Becky	Sports Injuries	2	PES2400H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	AP Psychology	Wagstaff, Doug B	General Psychology SS	3	PSY1010H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	Spanish 4	Collier, Lisa	Beginning Spanish II	4	SPAN1020H01	Registration Closed
Full Year	Junior	Spanish 5/AP	Collier, Lisa	Intermediate Spanish I	4	SPAN2010H01	Registration Closed

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning allows high school students to enroll in college classes taught by professors at UVU in a classroom at the Orem Campus. All distance learning classes are provided at American Fork High School.  Please speak to your counselor if you are interested in taking any of these college classes. Students register by paying a one-time fee of $35 and can register for these classes at: www.uvu.edu/de/

Students who wish to take Distance Learning classes must have a cumulative gpa of 3.0, and be a junior or senior. As a student, you are responsible for your own admissions, registration and book fees for all college classes.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Advanced Placement classes offer students a chance to do advanced work in certain subjects while in high school to attempt to earn college credit. Students take the class and then are tested at the end of the year. A score of 3 or higher qualifies the student for college credit. This credit is accepted differently at various colleges and universities. There is a testing charge for each test taken. Click here for a list of Advanced Placement programs offered at AFHS.

CREDIT RECOVERY

If a student fails a core class, or any part of a core class between 9th and 12th grade, that class needs to be made up with one of the following methods. Note: Students can also use some of these methods to get ahead in credit during the summer or regular school year. Ask your counselor for more information.

Academic Support Resources

ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTENDED YEAR (Summer School)

Alpine School District offers two three-week sessions in June and July. Students will take classes at Lehi High School or Mountain View High School. There is a $25.00 fee for each .25 credit class. See your counselor to get enrolled. Click here for more information.

BYU INDEPENDENT STUDY

BYU Independent Study offers an array of classes for high school students. It is also possible to choose whether you would like to do your classes online or in packet-pencil form, and they now have a new option of instructor-guided classes.

The cost for .50 credit is $128. Students may register over the phone at 1-800-914-8931 or online at http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/

ELECTRONIC HIGH SCHOOL

Electronic high school is an online program for students who want to make up lost high school credit, expand their learning, create more flexibility in their schedule or to graduate early.

EHS classes are free of charge for Utah students. For a complete listing of classes visit: www.ehs.uen.org/ (801) 538-7736

 

EAST SHORE HIGH SCHOOL

The following is information to retain credit through East Shore High School:

*Contact your school counselor to start the initial enrollment process

www.eastshorehs.com

Address: Polaris High School, 1551 West 1000 South, Orem

Phone: 801-610-8185

Days: Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Hours: 3:30 to 6:30 pm (Testing Center Closes at 6:00 pm)

Initial Fee: $110.00 = $50 Annual Registration Fee + $35 Instructional Materials

+ $15 Textbook Deposit + $10 online curriculum unit (1/8^th credit)

(FREE curriculum unit given if passed within 30 days)

FINANCIAL AID

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, loans, and work-study. The FAFSA is also used to apply for most state and college aid, in addition to some private financial aid.

RESOURCES FOR FILLING OUT THE FAFSA:

Official FAFSA website

UHEAA

To see a helpful video go to THIS link and click on “Paying for College”

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships by Alphabet

Scholarships by Deadline

Regents Worksheet

FERPA

NCAA Worksheet

Personal Information Form

Regents Worksheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse is an outside organization that works with the NCAA to determine eligibility for student-athletes who plan on competing at the Division I or Division II collegiate levels.

Eligibility is determined by the student’s GPA and ACT/SAT scores, as well as an approved list of core courses. You will need to visit NCAA for the most up to date information and to find out about approved courses for American Fork High School.

NCAA Worksheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REGISTRATION 2013-2014

To register for classes for the 2013-14 school year you will need the following forms and information:

• 12th grade on-line registration procedure

• 11th grade on-line registration procedure

• 10th grade on-line registration procedure

• 10th grade course form

• Registration worksheet

• Skyward registration tutorial Power Point (please be advised that once you click this link, you will need to download the presentation on the following page).

• Distance Learning schedule

• Concurrent Enrollment

 

 

 

 

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10th Grade CCR Booklet

11th Grade CCR Booklet

12th Grade CCR Booklet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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