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Tooele High School
Graduation Requirements
 

1. Earn Total Credits - 34 credits 

High school credit is posted at the end of each term, .25 credits per class with ten credits possible in one year.  Students taking Released Time Seminary (religious instruction) or Release to Parent in their senior year will not earn high school credit for the class.

 2. Complete credit in each of the General
      Education Required Courses. 

These classes are listed under General Education Requirements on the next page.  Any failing grade in a General Education required class must be made up to earn a diploma.

 3. Pass the Civics Exam
 
        Study Guide can be found here  Study Guide
        If you have not yet passed the civics exam, please contact Ms B in ISS (room 101)

   
THS General Education Graduation Requirements

4.0      LANGUAGE ARTS

Including a full credit in each of the following courses: Language Arts 9, Language Arts 10, Language Arts 11 & Language Arts 12. Courses in AP English Language, AP English Literature, English 1010, 2015, or 2200, College Prep English, Language Arts 12, Journalism, Literature, Debate, 3^rd level of World Language & Creative Writing can fill all or part of the requirement for Language Arts 12.

3.0      MATHEMATICS

Students must complete at least three credits and two different levels of math. The math sequence is Math I, Math II, and Math III.  With parent permission students can take an elective math course to replace Math III for their third math credit.  Students who fail math will be placed in a Math Remediation Course as soon as possible to recover the failed term credit.
3.0     SCIENCE       
To fulfill the requirement a student must take three credits including one course from at least two of these four science core areas: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
3.0      SOCIAL STUDIES
9^th Grade = Geography for Life . . . . . . . . . . .  0.5
10^th Grade = World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.5
11^th Grade = U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.0
12^th Grade = Civics / Government  . . . . . . . .  0.5
10^th - 12^th Grade = Social Studies Elective . .  0.5
0.5      HEALTH
1.5      HEALTHY LIFE STYLES (P.E.)
Participation Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.5
Fitness for Life  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.5
Elective P.E. or Sports Participation Credit . . 0.5
1.5      FINE ARTS
Visual Arts or Performing Arts.
2.0      CAREER –TECH. ED
0.5      FINANCIAL LITERACY
0.5      DIGITAL LITERACY (option of Business Office Specialist, Exploring Computer Science or Digital Business Applications)

Total Credits:
         19.5             REQUIRED UNITS TO GRADUATE
       +_14.5    ELECTIVE UNITS TO GRADUATE
         34       TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED         

University Admission Requirements or Recommendations Include:

2.0      WORLD LANGUAGE
Most competitive universities recommend two years of the same language.

3-4      MATHEMATICS
Minimum requirement = Math I, Math II, Math III. Senior year math (Precalculus, Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment Math) recommended.

 3-4      SCIENCE                                        
Minimum requirement = at least two core laboratory sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Physics.  Earth Science is not considered a core science for university admissions.  A science with a lab component is usually required.  

Attendance 

• U's are put onto transcripts for poor attendance
• 3 unexcused absences, and 5 unexcused tardy' s result in a U
• If a student has any U's on their transcript, they may not participate in any extracurricular activities or participate in graduation.
• To make up U's or learn of opportunities to do so, contact Dawn Dalton at the attendance office 

• Tooele High School course catalogue updated 19-20

Tooele High Scheduling

Guidance Counselors will be meeting with every student throughout February to create the student's schedule for the upcoming year. 

• Senior Registration Form 2021-2022
• Tooele High School Course Catalogue

• 2023 Pre-req list

• 2023-24 Freshman Registration Form
• 2023-24 Sophomore Reg form
• 2023-24 Junior registration form
• 2023-24 Senior Reg. form

• TTECH Classes 23-24 Spanish
• TTECH Classes 23-24
• 2023-2024 CLC Registration Form Spanish
• 2023-2024 CLC Registration Form

Click the logos below to begin the application process

Tooele High Scholarships

• CTE Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
• Notification Anual Publica De No Descriminacion En Progamas De Educacion Tec

• The ACT is a commonly accepted college admissions test with four sections: English, math, reading and science. There is an additional writing section which may be required by some universities. It is recommended that students take the ACT at least twice to try to get the best possible score.

• The SAT is a college admission test with three sections: critical reading, math and writing. Less commonly used by Utah colleges and universities but accepted everywhere.

• These tests are typically taken during the fall of a student's junior year and in the fall of their senior year.

• Waivers for registration fees are available for those students who qualify based on household income. Please see your guidance counselor if you believe you qualify.

  How to prepare for the ACT:

  • Take challenging courses- in Math, English and Science to develop a strong knowledge base.
  • Shmoop

  Shmoop is a state funded test preparation program. Students can create an account and access practice tests and drills in each of the four ACT subject areas.  To create an account: 

  1. Visit www.schools.shmoop.com 
  2. Click “GO” where it says “Need to register with a new school or starting a new year?”
  3. Enter the magic word:  FLATTOP (all capital letters)
  4. You will be directed to Shmoop’s Utah page.
  5. Select school from alphabetized list
  6. Log in or create an account
  7. Join a classroom and get started
  • Learning Express Library

  Learning Express has many test preparation options including ACT, SAT, and AP exams.  To access Learning Express follow the steps listed below:

  1. Go To: https://tooelecity.org/city-departments/library/
  2. Click “Catalog search”
  3. Click “Learning Express Library”
  4. Enter access code “T1P84074”
  5. Click “College admission test preparation”
  6. Create account, and study!
  • ACT Publication - a “Preparing for the ACT Test” practice test is available for free in the counseling office. 
  • Online ACT Preparation Materials- are also available on act.org

PSAT

2022-2023 Test Dates

The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT college entrance exam. It is also the test used by the National Merit Scholar Program as a qualifying test. It is a three-hour test given once a year in October. The National Merit Scholarship Competition used only the PSAT test taken in the junior year to award National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist status.

AP courses provide college-level curriculum assisting students in acquiring writing, problem solving, time management skills and habits they'll need to be successful in college. By passing the AP exam student may receive college credits. AP tests are ordered early October and offered in May. The cost is $95 per test. You see Mrs. Pfledderer in the Guidance office or find more information at www.apcentral.collegeboard.org

AP Courses and Test Dates

Click link above Log in or create an account Join a classroom and get started!	Click link above Select "College Admission Test Preparation". Select "Prepare for Your ACT Test". Find ACT prep, Pretest, Tutorials, lessons, and Testing Strategies

Community Resources

Crisis Lines: *Tooele County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Phone: (435) 882-5600 *National Suicide Prevention Lifeline      Phone: (800) 273-TALK (8255)  Emergency dial-911 *Valley Behavioral Health Crisis Worker Phone: (435)-566-5927   (After hours 882-5600) *Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Phone: (435) 882-6888 or (866) 982-6888 Employment Services: *Department of Work Force Services (Tooele) Phone: (866) 435-7414 305 North Main Street, Suite 100 - Tooele Utah 84074 *Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Phone Numbers 1-800-734-1086 or (435) 882-1086 982 North Main Tooele, UT 84074 Family Resources: *Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)  Phone: (435) 833-7350 for questions Phone: (855) 323-3237 to report abuse or neglect 305 N. Main Street # 239, Tooele UT 84074 *Tooele Family Center West Elementary School 451 West 300 South Phone Number (435) 833-1934 ext.: 1410 *Youth and Family Resource Center 27 S. Main Street Phone Number (435) 833-8778 Open M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Suicide Prevention Call or CHAT with a Crisis Counselor using SafeUT.  The SafeUT line is designed to provide 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support in any type of crisis.  Use the SafeUT Crisis line to get help and understanding for things like: Relationship Difficulties Depression / Anxiety Loss and Grief School Problems Drug and Alcohol Problems Self-Harm Suicide Any life challenge that is  concerning to you   You can also use this program to report concerns you may have about your safety or the safety of other students.    The program is available via telephone, district or school websites or a smart device app.

Mental Health Provider List