Why do students drop out?

Watch these teachers talk about why they think students drop out?

http://www.americangraduate.org/component/content/article/602-teacher-voices-why-do-students-drop-out.html

Do you agree with what the teachers said?
Was there a reason they mentioned that you have seen in your life?
Have you had experience with an adult who dropped out of school?  What did they say about dropping out?
Why do YOU want to stay in school?
What would you say to someone who wants to drop out?

Graduate, be ready for showtime

http://www.americangraduate.org/component/content/article/598-john-legend-promo-video.html

John Legen promotes an education.  Stay in school so you can develop your talents and be ready when the time comes.

FAQ's Graduation Credits

Ask your ninth grade class the following questions to see how much they know about the classes they have:

1.  True or False
     Computer Technology is a required class to take for graduation.

Answer: True

2.  True or False
     You need 27 credits to graduate.

Answer: True

3.  True or False
    You must have two years of the same foreign language to graduate.

Answer:  False.  Foreign language classes are elective credits and you are not required to take them.  However, colleges prefer to see two years of the same language on your transcripts.  University of Utah may require it for entrance. 

4.  True or False
    Food and Nutrition and Teen Living classes are technology credits.

Answer:  True

5.  True or False
    You must take 1.5 credits of PE classes and 1.5 credits of Fine Art classes.

Answer: True.  Remember Fit for Life (usually taken in 10th grade) is a required class.

6.  True or False
     Colleges only look at your 10th-12th grade grades.

Answer: False!! Your grades in ninth grade help determine what college you go to, what scholarships you get, and what opportunities you have in high school.

Graduation Requirements

Utah State Requirements for a High School Diploma:

Before understanding the requirements you must first know what a credit is.
A credit is obtained every term, for each class, as long as that class is passed with a grade of D- or better.
Each passing grade awards the student with one quarter credit (.25).  This means that every full year class is worth one full credit (1.0) and every semester class will yield half of a credit (.5).

The requirements for each course area are as follows:
English   4 credits
Math      3 credits
Science  (Physical, Biological, and Lab Sciences) 3 credits
Social Science (history)  3 credits
Career and Tech. Ed.     1 credit
Computer Technology    .5 credit
Fine Arts    1.5 credits
General Financial Literacy  .5 credit
Health       .5 credit
Physical Education (must have Fit for Life)  1.5 credits
Electives   8.5 credits (these are classes that do not fit a requirement above (foreign language, student government, study skills, teacher assistant).

TOTAL 27 credits

Every class you take (with the exception of seminary) counts for a credit that you will need to graduate!!

If you are struggling or have questions about these requirements please see your guidance counselor.