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We have resources here to help both parents and students. Be sure to check out the "Scholarship Blog" for information and deadlines about upcoming scholarships. There is also helpful information about classes and scheduling, the school calendar, credit options, graduation requirements, and many other links to help you find information to be successful.
Please check back often, we are always updating the information on our site!
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships Information
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS: See Scholarship Blog for Running Calendar of Upcoming Scholarships. Information, deadlines, amounts awarded, and other helpful information is included.
Need help planning for scholarships and college? Contact DaVinci's own Scholarship Advisor: Brooke Krim at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Many students think that scholarships are only based on GPA and ACT scores. While these are both important, and are the 'baseline' for many scholarships, students need to do something else to win scholarships. That extra something is easy to overlook--so let's figure it out right now. That extra something is volunteer work. That extra something is community service. It's doing good in your community, whether through a formal organization or through your own informal and individual efforts. It makes sense when you think about it--many private scholarships are funded by private companies, and these companies want to reward service. The reason? Because an individual that is serving their community during high school is likely to continue serving their community in college and beyond. That is the sort of student the company wants to reward--the sort of student they want to succeed because they will not only bring success to their specific field of study, but also to the community they live in.
So...how do you become "that" student? Follow these tips:
1. Serve LONG-TERM. Complete service that is longer than one day or even one month--find something that you can really build up with time and effort. This shows consistency, dependability, and the ability to stick with an interest outside academics and athletics.
2. Serve with an established organization if you are unsure of where to start. There is no right way or right place to serve--so pick something that looks interesting and get started.
3. Begin your own service group / service project. If you see a need--do something about it. It can be local or global, but the goal is to make some sort of impact.
4. Be inspired by others--and follow suite. Once you learn what others have done, you won't settle for mediocre projects or personal commitments. Check out this link for recipients of the Buick Achievers Scholarship--Winners from 2013 for some great examples.
5. Keep a Volunteer Log. Record the dates and times you served, what you did, what you learned, and if possible, a signature from a mentor / advisor. The Volunteer Log will help you keep track of how much you are serving (too little? too much?), and can act as an artifact in a scholarship portfolio.
Most important, service is a wonderful way to reach outside ourselves and help others. If you need help getting started or finding a project you would like to be involved in long-term, just ask for help.
Volunteer Information
Utah Volunteer Center http://heritage.utah.gov/userveutah
FAFSA is an acronym for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please notice that it is a free application. There are scams where agencies or websites want to charge to help you fill it out. Use the link below to make sure you are on the official website.
Seniors fill out the FAFSA starting January 1st of their senior year. The forecaster can be a tool used at any time.
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Classes & Scheduling
Classes & Scheduling
August:
· Finalize master schedule in SIS for upcoming school year
· Prepare for student registration, all grades
· Assist in student registration activities, all grades
· Enter all student summer coursework into SIS
· Review of senior records – graduation progress, credit recovery, etc.
· Double check entered schedules against individual graduation needs
· Review of transcripts for potential transfer students
· Prepare and help with Dragon Camp
· Evaluation of transfer student transcripts and data entry into SIS
· Attend teacher trainings during workdays
· Assist with teacher trainings for proper use of Advisory time
· Attend Senior Team meeting – expectations / tracking / etc.
· Attend Team Leader meeting – expectations / tracking / etc.
· Aug 15 = High School Coordination meeting at OWATC
September:
· Schedule changes (first 2 weeks of school)
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Work with CTE Teacher to schedule Counselor-led CTE Intro Lessons
· College Fair at Ben Lomond High School
· Assist Senior Team with Fall-In activities as needed
· Prepare paperwork for Senior SEOP meetings
· Begin Senior CCRP meetings (30-minutes, with parent & student)
· Continue data entry of transfer student transcripts into SIS
· Speak to Seniors during advisory time – college info, Utah Futures
· Attend SIS trainings as necessary
· Meet with WSU Early College Coordinator to discuss students
· USHE Conference
· NUHOPE Walk
October:
· Continue Senior CCRP meetings
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Senior tour of Weber State University – with Senior Team
· Prepare paperwork for 11th grade SEOP meetings
· 7th grade Group SEP meetings are held during CTE Intro (Lesson 19)
· Identify students needing additional support for small groups
· Attend SIS trainings as necessary
· Red Ribbon Week
· Print 1st Quarter grades
· Pull 1st Q grades for all students – address new credit recovery needs
· Oct 7 or 14 = OWATC Appreciation Breakfast
November:
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Attend Fall counselor conference
· Begin Junior SEOP meetings (30-minutes with parent & student)
· Update Senior Tracking sheet – credit recovery needs vs. progress
· Parent College Night at DaVinci (during PTC night)
· Small groups for students needing additional support
· Reality Town
December:
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Work on 2nd semester master schedule
· Adjust 2nd semester courses students as needed
· College and Career Week
· 9th Grade Group CCRP’s in Advisory
· Parents may schedule individual SEOP meetings (at their request)
· Dec 5 = High School Coordination meeting @ OWATC
January:
· Finalize master schedule for 2nd semester in SIS
· Schedule Changes for 2nd semester (first 2 weeks of 3rd Term)
· Pull 2nd Q grades for all students – address new credit recovery needs
· Update Senior Tracking sheet – credit recovery needs vs. progress
· Meet with seniors not making adequate progress towards graduation
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Evaluations of mid-term transfer student transcripts, SIS data entry
· Distribute AP Testing Information to classes
· 11th Grade Group CCRPs in Advisory
· Parents may schedule individual SEOP meetings (at their request)
February:
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Schedule and prepare 8th and 10th grade Individual CCRP meetings
· Track student orders of AP Tests through front office
· Small groups for students needing additional support
· Begin individual 8th grade CCRP meetings
March:
· Prepare /distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Begin individual 10th grade CCRP meetings
· Assist in preparation and distribution of Course Request Forms (7-12)
· Order AP Tests online
· Meet with Seniors still in credit recovery, assess progress
· Update Senior Tracking sheet – credit recovery needs vs. progress
· Assist with ACT for Juniors (state will set testing date)
April:
· Administer AP Pre-Registration Session
· Prepare / distribute Senior Monthly Newsletter
· Pull 3rd Q grades for all Seniors – address new credit recovery needs
· Update Senior Tracking sheet – credit recovery needs vs. progress
· Meet with seniors not making adequate progress towards graduation
· Junior tour of University of Utah – with Junior Team
May:
· Administer AP tests (first 2 weeks of May)
· May 15 = Packet deadline for Seniors in Credit Recovery
· Prepare / distribute final Senior Monthly Newsletter (May/June)
· Ensure we have Course Request Forms for all returning students
· Begin setting up SIS for next school year (master calendar, etc.)
· Begin entering student course requests into SIS (future track)
June:
· Certify seniors for graduation / participation in graduation ceremony
· Advice seniors who will not be done with credit recovery by date of
graduation – they need to finish work before August 15th to
receive their diploma, but may not march in graduation
ceremony unless all work is completed before graduation date
· Consult with Team Leaders – which students need summer packets?
· Work with AP teachers to assemble and distribute summer work
· Year-end paperwork (update tracking sheets for 9-11th graders)
· Senior graduation SIS entry
· File annual Comp Guidance Reports
Continue entering student course requests into SISCareer Center
Career Exploration
Utah Futures
Research occupations and training required
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Search occupations alphabetically or by career grouping
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ooh_index.htm
Utah Career and Technical Education
Learn about the CTE Pathways and how they lead to your chosen career.
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Search for current job openings in Utah
Careers in the Military
Is the military for you? Check out the opportunities and benefits.