{"id":27571,"date":"2026-04-23T13:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/?page_id=27571"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T22:22:35","slug":"college-career-readiness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior College &amp; Career Readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"27635\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-09_50_15-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 09_50_15 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM-819x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM-819x1024.png\" alt=\"senior checklist (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27635 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-09_50_15-AM.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior CCR: Graduation, College, Career &amp; Life After High School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior year is an exciting and important year. This page is here to help you stay on track for graduation and prepare for your next step after high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your plan is college, technical school, an apprenticeship, the military, full-time work, or another pathway, your counselor and the Career Center are here to help you make a plan and finish strong.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Check Your Graduation Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step of senior year is making sure you are on track to graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet with your Schoool Counselor at the start of your senior year to go over: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required graduation credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed or missing classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPA\/graduation ceremony eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/credit-recovery\/\">Credit recovery<\/a> needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current grades and attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any graduation requirement that still needs to be completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can check their graduation progress in Focus by reviewing the GRAD tab. If something looks incorrect or confusing, please contact your counselor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not wait until the end of the year to ask for help. The earlier you check, the more options you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/credit-recovery\/\">Credit Recovery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you failed a class that is required for graduation, you may need to complete credit recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"1426\" data-attachment-id=\"28114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/granger-high-school-credit-recovery-guide4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4.png\" data-orig-size=\"1103,1426\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Granger High School Credit Recovery Guide(4)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4.png\" alt=\"credit recovery (png)\" class=\"wp-image-28114\" style=\"width:573px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4.png 1103w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/08\/Granger-High-School-Credit-Recovery-Guide4-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Choose Your Plan After High School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every senior should have a plan for what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your plan may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/k-12-outreach\/college-directory\/\">Utah College Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeship.utah.gov\/\">Apprenticeship<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.utah.gov\/jobseeker\/career\/apprent.html\">DWS Apprenticeships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.causeiq.com\/directory\/unions-list\/utah-state\/\">Unions <\/a>\/ <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/installations.militaryonesource.mil\/state\/UT\/state-installations\">Military<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utah.gov\/employment\/careers\/find.html\">Full-time employment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/signin.youscience.com\/\">YouScience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mynextmove.org\">My Next Move<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mission, service, or gap year with a plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate or training program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College does not only mean a four-year university. College can also mean technical training, certification programs, apprenticeships, or other education that prepares you for a career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure what you want to do yet, that is okay. Your counselor and the Career Center can help you explore your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/grangers-college-application-week\/\">Apply for College<\/a>, Technical School, Training, or Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seniors should complete at least one application connected to their post-high school plan. This may include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College application- can be completed during <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/grangers-college-application-week\/\">College Application Week<\/a> (CAW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> October 26\u201330, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> During English class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical college application\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> October 26\u201330, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> During English class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apprenticeship application\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need help please contact our Work Based Learning Specialist, Mrs. Stagg at&nbsp;(385) 646-6372&nbsp;or via email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tmstagg@graniteschools.org\">Email Mrs. Stagg<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military contact or enlistment process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training or certification program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship or program application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep track of usernames, passwords, deadlines, and application status. Use an email address you check regularly and make sure it is appropriate and professional.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27658\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_50_09-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_50_09-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_50_09 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_50_09-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_50_09-AM.png\" alt=\"college application week (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27658 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_50_09-AM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_50_09-AM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/transcripts\/\">Send Your Transcript Through Parchment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parchment is the website students use to send official high school transcripts to colleges, universities, and some scholarship programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may need to send a transcript when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/grangers-college-application-week\/\">Apply to college<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need proof of high school grades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need a final transcript after graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seniors can usually send transcripts for <strong>free <\/strong>while they are still enrolled in high school. After graduation, there may be a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you send your final transcript after graduation if your college, university, or program requires it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">6. FAFSA and Financial Aid<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the form students complete to see if they qualify for grants, work-study, student loans, and some scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAFSA is not only for students attending a four-year college. Many technical colleges, community colleges, and training programs also use FAFSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help with FAFSA? Attend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and families may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Social Security number, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent\/guardian information, if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student and parent FSA ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personal email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of schools or programs the student is considering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure whether FAFSA applies to you, please ask your counselor or the Career Center. It is better to ask than to miss out on possible financial aid.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27640\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_22_50-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_22_50-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_22_50 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_22_50-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_22_50-AM.png\" alt=\"Fafsa events (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27640 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_22_50-AM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_22_50-AM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/scholarships-financial-aid-resources\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scholarships are money that can help pay for college, technical school, or training. Scholarships do not usually need to be paid back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check scholarship lists often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read requirements carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for recommendation letters ahead of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep track of deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for college-specific scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never pay money to apply for a scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scholarships can be based on grades, financial need, leadership, service, career interests, talents, community involvement, or personal background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even small scholarships can help.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/scholarships-financial-aid-resources\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27646\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_34_54-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_34_54-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_34_54 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_34_54-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_34_54-AM.png\" alt=\"scholarships (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27646 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_34_54-AM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_34_54-AM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/career-center\/\">Career and Technical Education Options<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every student needs the same path after high school. Many students choose technical training, apprenticeships, certifications, or career programs that lead directly to employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 46%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Career and technical options may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military career training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt Lake Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah technical colleges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apprenticeship programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction trades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automotive programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmetology or barbering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business and finance pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27688\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-01_39_05-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_39_05-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 01_39_05 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_39_05-PM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_39_05-PM.png\" alt=\"CTE (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27688 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_39_05-PM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_39_05-PM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to work after graduation, we still encourage you to make a plan that includes training, certification, or career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.org\/\">ACT<\/a> and College Readiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some colleges, scholarships, or programs may use ACT scores for admission, placement, or scholarship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 48%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ACT scores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College admission requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Placement testing requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retake options, if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure whether you need to retake the ACT, talk with your counselor or the Career Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACT Test Prep: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmoop.com\/\">Schmoop.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passoword: <strong>DIRTYSODA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27647\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_35_31-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_35_31-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_35_31 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_35_31-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_35_31-AM.png\" alt=\"act (PNG)\" class=\"wp-image-27647 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_35_31-AM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_35_31-AM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\">Life After High School<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduation is not just about finishing high school. It is also about being ready for your next step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 58%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before graduation, seniors should think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable email access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who to contact when they need help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should also know how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check email regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate professionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow up on applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read messages from colleges or programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"27650\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_41_23-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_41_23 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM-819x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM-819x1024.png\" alt=\"after high school (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27650 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_41_23-AM.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These skills matter in college, work, training, and adult life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Important Senior Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27696\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-01_48_41-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 01_48_41 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM.png\" alt=\"important items (png)\" class=\"wp-image-27696\" style=\"width:609px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-01_48_41-PM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your counselor and the Career Center are here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out if you need help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/granger-couseling-center\/graduation-requirements-course-planning\/\">Graduation requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/credit-recovery\/\">Credit recovery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/grangers-college-application-week\/\">College applications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical school applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/launch\">FAFSA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/scholarships-financial-aid-resources\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/transcripts\/\">Parchment\/transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apprenticeships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life after high school planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jostens.com\/apps\/store\/productDetail\/1120849\/GRANGER-HIGH-SCHOOL\/Cap-and-Gown\/3496659702\/CATALOG_REPOSITORY\/Custom-Granger-2027-Cap-and-Gown-Unit\/3496659722\">Order your cap &amp; gown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/granger-couseling-center\/mental-health-matters\/\">Suicide Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not have to figure everything out alone. Ask early. We are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" data-attachment-id=\"27653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/college-career-readiness\/chatgpt-image-may-7-2026-10_44_56-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1122,1402\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 10_44_56 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM.png\" alt=\"class of 2027 (pnG)\" class=\"wp-image-27653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM.png 1122w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/grangerhigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_44_56-AM-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior CCR: Graduation, College, Career &amp; Life After High School Senior year is an exciting and important year. 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