Advanced Coursework Pathway

Tooele High School Advanced Coursework
2024-2025
As we work to bolster our academics at Tooele High School, we are making a shift away from traditional honors
courses to a more practical solution that better prepares students for advanced coursework. Traditionally, honors
course rigor has been left to the classroom teacher to develop which has led to inconsistencies with appropriate
preparation for students, thus moving forward we commit to ensuring that students have access to an appropriate
curriculum that guides their learning. Advanced coursework at the secondary level should start to focus on a pathway
the student is choosing so they can best select the courses that will support them in the post-secondary world. In rare
circumstances, students can apply to advance in a subject if CMT approves the student to take a competency
examination.
Advanced Coursework Options by Subject
ELA
- 9th and 10th grade students who are ready or would like to be challenged at higher level, may enroll in Pre-AP
ELA 9 and Pre-AP ELA 10.
- 11th and 12th grade students may enroll in Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses.
Math
- 9th grade students may enroll in Math 1 Extended.
- 10th grade students may enroll in Math 2 Extended or Math 2/3 Extended which combines two years of math
into one year.
- 11th grade students may enroll in Math 3 Extended or Data Science in lieu of Math 3 to complete the Math
1040 pre-requisite.
- 11th and 12th grade students may enroll in Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses.
Science
- 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students may enroll in Advanced Placement courses. It is recommended to start
with AP Physics 1 based on the math skills needed.
- 11th and 12th grade students may enroll in Concurrent Enrollment courses.
History
- 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students may enroll in Advanced Placement courses.
- 11th and 12th grade students may enroll in Concurrent Enrollment courses.

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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 

Master Schedule

Click the logos below to begin the application process

Tooele High Scholarships 

Opportunity Scholarship 

https://ushe.edu/state-scholarships-aid/opportunity-scholarship/

These requirements were created after examining data from the last five years of Utah high school graduates to identify the top predictors of college success.

• Earn a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
• Complete 3 advanced courses
  • Complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in each of the core areas of high school graduation:
    • math,
    • science, and
    • language arts
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Graduate from a Utah high school

For the class of 2022 only: Students graduating with the class of 2022 may qualify for the Opportunity Scholarship through a Regents’ Track by completing the requirements previously set for the Regents’ Scholarship or the Advanced Course Track by meeting the requirements detailed above. Details regarding Regents’ Track can be found here.

For the class of 2023 and beyond: Students may only qualify for the Opportunity Scholarship by completing the advanced course track described above. No exceptions will be made.

Tawnee Griffith
Work Based Learning Coordinator
Breezeway Office
tgriffith@tooeleschools.org

Explore all CTE Pathways

 If you are interested in earning the Activity Cord, please go to the Counseling Office for the Activity Recording Sheet.

All Enrichments

• 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

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. Find more information at www.apcentral.collegeboard.org

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

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VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN REQUIREMENTS:  The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are the highest awards bestowed to a student at Tooele High School. Students who receive these awards have adhered to and maintained the highest ethical and academic integrity while engaging in all scholarly pursuits. To be considered as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, students must complete four full years of secondary school credit (grades 9-12), two of which, including the full senior year, must be at THS. 

TCSD Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Graduating Class of 2027 and Beyond

·         Student – TCSD student who has been enrolled at their resident school for their full senior year.

·         Valedictorian – The student with the highest calculated score.

·         Salutatorian – The student with the second highest calculated score.

·         Resident School – The school from which the student will receive their diploma.

·         GPA – The students Grade Point Average that includes all course work on the student’s transcript based on a 4.0 scale.

·         ACT – The students highest composite score on the American College Test (ACT)

·         Class Load – Highest number of credits earned is 36, and courses automatically default to the highest point value.

·         CTE Pathway – Completion of any CTE pathway results in a maximum of 2 points added to the caseload formula. Multiple pathways will not result in more than 2 points.

Administrative Guidelines:

·         The selection of the valedictorian and salutatorian will be the responsibility of each individual high school. Both students must have attended their school for a minimum of 1 year.

·         Any disciplinary issue dealing with academic dishonesty during their time in high school will disqualify a student from being a candidate for valedictorian or salutatorian. No student who receives a major discipline consequence resulting in two (2) or more days of out of school suspension during their junior or senior year will be considered a candidate.

·         In the instance of a tie for either distinction, students will be awarded a designation as co-valedictorian or co-salutatorian.

·         Should a student move from another district/state, their courses will be awarded based on the same criteria as other candidates. If there is a discrepancy in how many points a course should be awarded, the high school principal shall make an attempt to obtain the course syllabus from the out of district/state school and make the determination of how many points shall be awarded.

·         Only courses that are on a student’s high school transcript shall be calculated in the student’s total. Students taking course work outside of the district that do not count towards the student’s high school diploma will not be included in their overall score.

·         Courses that are graded on a Pass/Fail basis will not be counted.

·         Any course taken prior to 9^th grade will not be counted.

·         Any student with a grade below 70% on their transcript is excluded from being considered for Val/Sal¹

Criteria for Final Score:

GPA – 50%

ACT – 25%

Class Load + CTE Pathway 2 Points Max – 25%

* Blue Peak HS is exempt from this standard

Class Load Point Value:

• Formula to Calculate Total Score

  (GPA)/4 x .5 + (ACT)/36 x .25 + [(C-Load) + (2 CTE Pathway)]/170 x .25

Class Load Points

6 🡪 Advanced Placement (AP) classes 

5.5 🡪 Concurrent enrollment, honors, and world language (3rd, 4th year) classes

5 🡪 Academic core (language arts, science, math, social studies, world language)

4 🡪 Electives and non-academic core

3 🡪 ETA, teacher aides, pass/fail

In determining class load:

• One period less than a full schedule is counted (9 out of 10 classes)

• No summer or extended day classes are counted

• No correspondence or electronic high school classes are counted unless the class makes up one of the 9 out of 10 classes on a student’s schedule

• Trimester CLC classes are averaged into a semester system

Academic Requirements
To be eligible for the Honors diploma, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. Students that receive an incomplete for any honors level class must appeal to the honors committee for approval. At the time of graduation students will have completed at least 15 credits in honors/extended/AP/concurrent courses.

Service Requirements
Students must complete 10 hours of service to the community during their four years of high school.

Integrity
If a teacher determines that cheating (including plagiarism) has occurred in any class, they may be ineligible for the honors diploma.

Application Process
After third term grades have been posted but before April 15th of the student’s senior year, the student must submit an official transcript to the Honors diploma committee along with a 300 word essay describing the service performed and why the student believes they deserve this honor. Students will then be notified by the first week of May if their application has been approved. 

Honors Diploma Application

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