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Welcome to our new page! We have moved content from www.coltscounseling.com to this page. Find us on the Cottonwood High webpage on the grey menu bar and click “Counseling Center” to find us anytime.


At Cottonwood High School, our counselors help every student discover their PURPOSE, make a PLAN for the future, and earn their DIPLOMA.

We provide a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Individual college and career readiness meetings
  • Classroom instruction
  • Support during personal or academic challenges
  • Collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators
  • Course planning and scheduling
  • Guidance on college, scholarships, and financial aid

We’re here to support students every step of the way.


Click the arrows to learn about counselor assignments for 2025-2026 or VIEW HERE.

Counseling Center Menu


Counselors, Social Worker, and School Psychologist

Find your counselor and contact us!

Contact Information
ACT Test

Important information about taking the ACT

Visit Page
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Test Information and Updates

Advanced Placement (AP) Test Information
Certificate of Completion – SLCC

Earn up to 27 college credits at Cottonwood High School and earn a certificate of completion. View the guide for how to earn this here!

Guide
Class Change Requests

Class Change Policy and submitting a request for a change.

Class Changes
College Application Week

During October, ALL 12th-grade students participate in this week-long event. Counselors help students complete an application to one or more programs – it could be a four-year college/university, a two-year college, a community college, a technical school, or other options such as an apprenticeship, military, or service program.

College Application Week
College and Career Readiness Planning Guides

A guide for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to navigate high school, prepare for life, college and/or a career after high school. Updated each year, and specific to each grade level.

View CCRP Guides
Course Selection Information

How to select courses, the course catalog, and more!

Course Selection Page
Credits: New Credit and Credit Recovery Options

Do you want to take some classes online or during the summer to get ahead? Did you fail a required class for graduation and need to do credit recovery? Check out your options.

Earn Credits/Credit Recovery
CTE Pathways and You Science

Your Career Pathway begins now…learn about how to take three or more classes in one area and get a jump start on your future!

Find my Pathway
Diploma of Merit and Award for Excellence

How to earn a Diploma of Merit or an Award for Excellence.

Awards Page
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The last year of high school, you should be ready to apply for the FAFSA. We host a special event to help students and parents apply. Learn more about how to apply for the FAFSA.

FAFSA Event and Application Info
Get Involved: Clubs, Athletics, Arts and Activities

There is something for everyone at Cottonwood. Learn about all the opportunities to get involved!

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Graduation and Diploma 101: Requirements, Terms, Earn a Cord, CTE Completer Certificates and Common FAQ’s

Graduation Requirements, Glossary of Terms, Frequently Asked Questions.

Graduation and Diploma 101
NCAA Eligibility Center

Want to play college sports? Create your NCAA Account

NCAA Account
Resources – Crisis Information, Family Resources, Safe UT Tipline, Counseling Referrals

A list of local and community programs and supports to help students and families.

Resources
Rigorous Courses and Options

Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Enrollment (CE), Honors, Certificate of Completion, Early Associate Degree, Academy of Finance, and more.

Explore
Scholarships

A special list of scholarships curated by your counselors and Granite School District. Special Cottonwood Only and Granite District Only opportunities and a bunch more!

Find Scholarships Now
Senior Page (12th Grade): Class of 2025

Important Dates, Graduation Information, Credit Recovery, College Guides, and more!

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Murray, UT 84121
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