Counseling Center
Content
Class Registration Tools:
Current 8th Graders:
9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Video: How to Choose your 9th Grade Classes
Current 9thGraders :
10th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Video: How to Choose your 10th Grade Classes
Current 10th Graders:
11th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Video: How to Choose your 11th Grade Classes
Current 11th Graders:
12th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Video: How to Choose your 12th Grade Classes
Video How to Pick Your Classes in Power School:
How To Pick Your Classes in Power School: English
Como escoger sus clases en Power School: Español
IB Registration Info:
Class of 2023 IB Info Night Video
Class of 2022 Enrollment Night
Class of 2022 Enrollment Night Video
Course Flowcharts:
English Language Arts Flowchart
West High COVID Context Letter for College Applications
ACT Information:
Study Sessions September 16- November 20
Volunteers from the University of Utah will be available to help high school students study for the ACT Test. Students can get their own free ACT book after attending two sessions. No sessions on these dates: October 14 & 16 and Nov 11
Thursdays 3-5pm Zoom Meeting
Saturdays 1–3pm Zoom meeting
Registration is required: events.slcpl.org
The mission of the West High School Counseling Center is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students. West counselors strive to empower students to maximize their potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents, and community members, West counselors support the educational system to ensure all students in the Salt Lake City School District are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to function in a changing society.
The gifts we treasure most over the years are often small and simple. In easy times and in tough times what seems to matter most is the way we show those nearest us that we’ve been listening to their needs, to their joys, and to their challenges.”
The World According to Mr. Rogers: Important Things to Remember (pg. 61)
News and Announcements
Pro Tips: Searching and Applying for Scholarships - The first episode of "In a Nutshell: How to Pay For College" season two.
Student Loan Report: Guide to paying for College - Financial Aid, Scholarships, Savings and Student Loans
Parents and seniors: check out this informative article from the Deseret News on avoiding senioritis and preparing for college!!
Looking for information regarding West High's ELP or IB program? Click on the link.
Online Resources
Test Prep
- SAT Website: Register for the SAT . Search for scholarships. Information on how to plan, find, apply, and pay for college.
- ACT Website: America's most widely accepted college entrance exam — and more! ACT provides educational and career planning for students and teachers at every level.
- Number2.Com: Free ACT/SAT/GRE Prep
- Information regarding the PreACT
- Practice ACT Questions
- Practice SAT Question of the Day
- Shmoop: ACT and PLAN test prep
- PSAT: CollegeBoard's website with free PSAT/NMSQT Practice Tests
Financial Aid and College Admission Information
- Scholarship Information: West High's scholarship page, updated regularly
- Utah College and Career Readiness Parent Toolkit: The Utah State Board of Education has created a new webpage which will have updated college and career information and links to information about financial aid, college exam preparation, career pathways, scholarships, UtahFutures, USHE, StepUP, etc..
- Utah Futures Website: Utah's Premiere site for career, college, and financial aid planning
- FAFSA Website: U.S. Department of Education FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site.
- Commonapp Website: For undergraduate college admissions
- Princeton Review: Test prep and college search
- Collegeboard: College tips, search
- Fastweb: An online resource for paying and preparing for college
- NCAA Homepage: National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Initial Eligibility Center
- StepUP: StepUp provides tips, tools, resources, and conversation-starters about preparing and paying for college so obtaining a higher education can be a reality for all Utah students. Administered by the Utah System of Higher Education.
- Information for Undocumented Students
Cyberbullying Information
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has created a very robust list of resources for addressing questions related to the series, “13 Reasons Why”. I wanted to provide the forwarded e-mail to all of you. May is Mental Health Awareness month.
From Suicide Prevention Organizations
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A Teachable Moment: Using 13 Reasons Why to Initiate a Helpful Conversation about Suicide Prevention and Mental Health (AFSP/ASCA/NASP) (Webinar)
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Tips for Parents for Talking with their Children about 13 Reasons Why and Suicide (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
- Briefing in Connection with the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why (International Association for Suicide Prevention)
From Other Mental Health/Professional Organizations
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13 Mental Health Questions about 13 Reasons Why (American Psychiatric Association)
- 13 Reasons Why Netflix Series: Considerations for Educators (National Association of School Psychologists)
Other Related Resources
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The Trevor Lifeline (The Trevor Project)
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SPRC Web Page for Suicide Prevention in Schools (Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
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Information for Parents webpage (Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide)
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Not my Kid: What Parents Should Know about Teen Suicide (Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide) (Video)
Contacts
Class of 2025:
Duane Bourdeaux (A-L)
duane.bourdeaux6@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3190
Greg Steed (M-Z)
gregory.steed@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3580
Class of 2024:
Lisa Madsen (A-G)
lisa.madsen@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3550
Greg Forbush (H-Z)
greg.forbush@slcschools.org 801.578.8500 x3540
Class of 2023:
Josie Wankier (A-K)
josie.wankier@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3560
Ami Burton (L-Z)
ami.burton@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x 3570
Class of 2022:
Alicia Kelly (A-K)
alicia.kelly@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3620
Aaron Leeflang (L-Z)
aaron.leeflang@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3740
ELP:
Lisa Madsen
lisa.madsen@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3550
Diane Jergensen
Counselor's Secretary
diane.jergensen@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3640
Kelly Boren
ELP/AP/IB Coordinator
kelly.boren@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3600
Julie Brooks
Registrar, room 210
julie.brooks@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x2130
Delilah Martis
Scholarship Advisor, room 325
delilah.martis@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3260
Sandra Crockett
Master Schedule Sec, room 316
sandra.crockett@slcschools.org
801.578.8500 x3590
Resources
Summer Enrichment Programs
College Visits
9th Grade Course Description Guide
Utah College & Career Readiness Parent Toolkit