graduation requirements
Graduation Requirements
Here is a breakdown of credits needed.
Look at your Graduation Summary
It is available on your myDSD under 'Academics'> 'Reports'> 'Graduation Summary.
This document will list the requirements for graduation and will show you how your classes are being counted for graduation.
You should check this document regularly to ensure that you are on track for graduation.
Plan what you need to take to graduate
After looking at your Graduation Summary, decide which classes you would like to take.
Click Here to access Course Descriptions and videos for classes offered at FHS. For placement into Math or English, you will want to talk with your current teacher in those subjects.
earn college credits
Take AP Classes
Take Concurrent Enrollment Classes
- AP Classes prepare you for the end of year AP Exam
- Colleges will award you credits based on your scores (this will vary by school)
- Cost for testing varies from $95 to $143
- Does not automatically show on your college transcript
Sign Up for Early College
- Early College classes are taken AT Weber State University
- Colleges will award credits as transfer credits (this will vary by school)
- Cost is full tuition, there are scholarships available
- Grade will automatically be on your college transcript
- CE classes are taught at FHS by our teachers
- Colleges will award credits as transfer credits (this will vary by school)
- Cost is the admission fee for the school and $5 per credit (most classes are 3 credits)
- Grade will automatically be on your college transcript
Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate of Completion
- Click Here to make an appointment to meet with an Early College Advisor to make a plan
- You can use a combination of AP, CE and Early College credit for the Degree or Certificate
- Click Here for the General Education Certificate of Completion Course Guide
Click Here for a list of CE classes offered at FHS. All AP courses are listed on our Course Catalog HERE
explore careers
Do Some Research
Take a quiz, explore career fields, salaries, and data about careers to help you narrow down your options.
get involved
Join a Team!
Being a part of a team is a great way to get to know other students and build life skills that you will use forever.
Click Here for our team listing and to learn more about FHS Sports.
Join a Club
If sports aren't really your thing, you can spread your wings and join a club! Click Here for our current club listing.
ncaa eligibility
Make an account on the NCAA Eligibility Webpage
Click Here to go to the eligibility website and register
Determine the classes you need to be eligible
Click Here to download a spreadsheet that will help you determine if you are on-track to be eligible
You should use the list of FHS Approved NCAA Core Courses HERE
Meet with Mr. Munk to verify eligibility
If you are planning to play your sport in college, you will need to make sure you are academically eligible.
Email Mr. Munk at dmunk@dsdmail.net to schedule an appointment to meet.
Preparing for college
Start exploring colleges you may be interested in.
This can be done by:
- Attending College Day February 15th.
- Browsing through College Websites
- Scheduling a Tour
- Using a College Comparison Tool
- Look at Utah College Application Deadlines
- Explore facts about Utah Colleges and the Majors they offer
act testing
Study for the ACT
- Practice tests will be held October 31st and January 8th.
- You can use free resources like shmoop.com (magic word 'HONEY') or chegg.com to study
Take the ACT
- All juniors will take the ACT on March 26th
- You can sign up for ANY national testing date by going to actstudent.org
Advanced Academics
Contact
Celia Larson with questions
celarson@dsdmail.net
1. Honors (White Cord)
- 3.6 Cumulative GPA OR higher
- NO Course Requirement
2. Cum Laude (Silver Cord)
- 3.6-3.799 Cumulative GPA
- 4 Yearlong AP/Honors/CE OR 8 Semester CE/AP courses (each counts for .5 so you need 8 to equal 4 yearlong courses.) OR 900 hours DATC
- Full-Time Enrollment*
3. Magna Cum Laude (Teal Cord)
- 3.8-3.999 Cumulative GPA
- 6 Yearlong AP/Honors/CE OR 12 Semester CE/AP courses (each counts for .5 so you need 12 to equal 6 yearlong courses.) OR 1200 hours DATC
- Full-Time Enrollment*
4. Summa Cum Laude (Multi Colored Cord- Teal, Silver, and black)
- 4.0 Cumulative GPA
- 6 Yearlong AP/Honors/CE OR 12 Semester CE/AP courses (each count for .5 so you need 12 to equal 6 yearlong courses.) OR 1200 hours DATC
- Full-Time Enrollment*
*Full-Time Enrollment means enrolled in 5 or more courses at FHS that earn a letter grade (no pass/fail) up to and including first semester of senior year. DTC courses count towards full time status. Home release, Released Time, Student aide, etc DO NOT COUNT.
scholarships
Scholarship Resources
The best person to identify scholarships you qualify for is YOU!
- Merit-Based scholarships are usually awarded through the colleges you apply for and no separate application is needed.
- Use a scholarship matching service like fastweb.com to find private lender scholarships you may qualify for
- Work for a company that offers tuition reimbursement. Click Here for a list.
- Explore military options
Attend Tuition Tuesday!
For Juniors, you can attend 2nd semester. Presenters will appear on the calendar. Mrs. Gillette is available for questions in office #1864.
Contact
Mrs. Gillette - Scholarship Coordinator
migillette@dsdmail.net
Office # 1864
Mon-Wed 9AM-1PM
Every other Friday 9AM- 1PM
credit recovery
You will want to meet with your counselor about what credit needs to be made up.
Credit recovery is offered through Edgenuity and costs $35 per quarter credit.
u makeup
All U's must be made up in order to walk for graduation.
- If you receive a U on midterms, or are in danger of receiving a U on your term report card, you will work with your teacher to make up the U
- If you have already received a U on your term report card, you will work with Mrs. Banner in the Counseling Center to make up your U. nbanner@dsdmail.net