Freshman CCRP

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College & Career Readiness Planning

Welcome, Lancers! Freshman year is the beginning of your high school journey, and your choices this year matter. Your grades, attendance, credits, habits, and goals all help build the path toward graduation and life after high school.

Your College & Career Readiness Plan, also called a CCRP, is a meeting with your school counselor to review your progress, talk about your goals, and make sure you understand what you need to stay on track.

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What Is a CCRP?

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Schedule Your Freshman CCRP Appointment

Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the CCRP meeting together.

Schedule your appointment here: Schedule a CCRP Appointment

Granger High Counseling Center
Phone: 385-646-5321
Website: Granger High Counseling Center

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Freshman Year Matters

Ninth grade is one of the most important years of high school because it sets the foundation for graduation.

Here’s what students should focus on:

Focus Area	Why It Matters
Grades	Your GPA begins freshman year and follows you through high school.
Credits	Every class you pass helps you move closer to graduation.
Attendance	Missing class makes it harder to keep up and earn credit.
Habits	Organization, effort, and asking for help now will make future years easier.
Involvement	Clubs, sports, service, and activities help you feel connected to school.

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Freshman Checklist

Use this checklist to stay on track:

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Graduation Starts Now

To graduate from high school, students must earn the required credits in core subject areas and electives. Your counselor will help you understand your graduation progress and what classes you still need.

Students should review:

Families can monitor grades, attendance, schedules, and student information through the Granite/Focus Parent Portal:
Create or Access a Parent Portal Account

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Check Your Progress in Focus

Students and parents should use Focus often to check:

Tip for students: Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to check your grades. A quick weekly check can save you a lot of stress later.

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Build Your 4-Year Plan

Your 4-year plan is a guide for the classes you may take in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. It can change as your goals change, but it helps you make thoughtful choices.

When planning classes, think about:

Your counselor can help you choose classes that match your goals and keep you on track.

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Explore Careers Early

You don’t need to know your final career right now, but freshman year is a great time to explore.

Ask yourself:

Helpful career exploration tools:

Tool	Best For	Link
YouScience Brightpath	Exploring careers based on students’ aptitudes, interests, strengths, and possible postsecondary pathways. Great for CCR planning.	YouScience Utah
My Next Move	Exploring careers by keyword, industry, or interests. Great starting point for students who don’t know where to begin.	My Next Move
My Next Move Interest Profiler	Helping students identify careers that match their interests.	My Next Move Interest Profiler
O*NET Interest Profiler	Career interest assessment connected to national career data.	O*NET Interest Profiler
O*NET OnLine	Researching detailed career information, including skills, tasks, education, and work activities.	O*NET OnLine
CareerOneStop	Exploring careers, salaries, training options, resumes, interviews, and job search tools.	CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop Interest Assessment	A quick assessment that connects student interests to career possibilities.	Interest Assessment
CareerOneStop Career Videos	Watching short videos about different careers and what the work is actually like.	Career Videos
Utah Department of Workforce Services – Explore Careers	Utah-specific career exploration, job outlook, training, and employment resources.	Explore Careers – Utah DWS
Utah Department of Workforce Services – Job Search Tools	Resume help, interview preparation, applications, and job search resources.	Job Search Tools – Utah DWS
Occupational Outlook Handbook	Researching career outlook, education needed, salary, and job duties.	Occupational Outlook Handbook
BigFuture by College Board	Exploring careers, colleges, majors, scholarships, and future planning.	BigFuture
Roadtrip Nation	Career stories and videos from real people in different fields. Great for students who need inspiration.	Roadtrip Nation
Apprenticeship Utah	Learning about paid apprenticeship pathways in Utah.	Apprenticeship Utah
Utah Technical Colleges	Exploring hands-on, career-focused training programs in Utah.	Utah System of Technical Colleges

Utah includes college and career planning tools, education and training options, labor market information, and job-search resources. YouScience Brightpath helps students explore careers connected to aptitudes, interests, pathways, course planning, resumes, and college financial preparation. (Utah System of Higher Education)

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Get Involved at Granger

High school is more meaningful when students feel connected. Getting involved can help students build friendships, confidence, leadership skills, and a stronger school experience.

Students can consider:

You don’t have to do everything. Start with one thing that helps you feel connected.

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Student Success Tips

Freshman year can feel like a big transition, but small habits make a big difference.

Try this:

Habit	What It Looks Like
Check grades weekly	Look at Focus every Friday.
Use a planner or phone reminder	Track assignments, tests, and deadlines.
Ask for help early	Email your teacher or talk to them before/after class.
Attend class	Be present, participate, and stay caught up.
Protect your GPA	Fix low grades before they become bigger problems.
Choose your circle wisely	Spend time with people who help you grow.

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For Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians are important partners in the CCRP process. You can support your freshman by:

Parent Portal resource:
Granite Parent Portal Information

Focus login:
Focus Student/Parent Portal

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Questions to Talk About Before Your CCRP

Students and families can review these questions before the meeting:

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Need Help?

Your school counselor can help with:

Schedule an appointment here: Meet With Your Counselor

Granger High Counseling Center: Counseling Center Website

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Crisis and Safety Support

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Freshman CCRP Goal Checklist

By the end of your CCRP meeting, you should be able to check off each item:

☐ I understand where I am right now in high school.

☐ I know what I need for graduation.

☐ I understand which classes I should take next.

☐ I know how to check my grades, attendance, credits, and progress.

☐ I know who to ask for help when I have questions or concerns.

☐ I have one goal I can start working on right away.

Freshman year is your starting line, not your finish line. Start where you are, ask for help when you need it, and take the next right step.