Information
- ACT and ASVAB Testing Information
- Career and Technical Education Pathways
- College and Career Planning
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Graduation
- Homework Help and Resources
- Mental Health Awareness
- Online School (Edgenuity & Driver's Ed)
- Paying for College
- Utah College Application Week for Seniors
- YouScience Career Exploration
- Yearly School Counselor Calendar
ACT and ASVAB Testing Information
Career and Technical Education Pathways
Career and Technical Education provides pathways for students to achieve success through secondary schools and post education. Through pathways and structured training students will learn the skills to be successful in the career or education path of their choice!
Dugway CTE Pathway
Animal & Veterinary Science
*Animal & Veterinary Science is the only CTE Pathway where all required courses can be earned at Dugway High School. Please see Mrs. Ernst for courses being offered for this pathway. Other CTE Pathways can be earned by taking courses at the Community Learning Center or TTECH in Tooele.
CTE Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
College and Career Planning
CAREER PLANNING TOOLS:
7th-grade students take the junior high school YouScience Assessments in their CCA class.
8th-grade students explore careers in November as part of preparation for Reality Town at Tooele Junior High School, in January, and in December in the Language Arts classroom.
9th-grade students take the high school YouScience Assessments in their Geography class.
10th-grade students explore careers in December in the Language Arts Classroom.
Log in to your YouScience account to explore the careers that match your interests and aptitudes! Link to YouScience
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Go to Keys to Success for more Career Exploration: https://www.ktsutah.org/
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Utah Occupational Explorer
US Occupational Outlook Handbook
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
Community & Social Services
Construction
Education
Engineering
Healthcare
Protective Services
COLLEGE PLANNING TOOLS:
Utah Higher Education Institutions:
Concurrent Enrollment
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
The concurrent enrollment program, makes college courses available to high school students for both high school and college credit. The high school credit counts toward graduation and becomes part of a student’s high school transcript. The college credit must count toward a certificate or degree program and is recorded on the student’s college transcript. Through concurrent enrollment, students can explore career fields, reduce the time and cost of postsecondary education, and gain a competitive edge in the workforce. At Dugway, these classes are mostly done online outside of the school day. Utah State University and Snow College offer broadcast classes which are broadcast during the day. Students will need to make room in their schedule to access these courses.
Step by Step Admissions & Registration
Instructions
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Utah State University: See Mrs. Ernst for available courses.
Concurrent Enrollment Registration Instructions Step 1: Apply for Admission Remember ... Snow College: |
Steps to enroll in Concurrent classes:
1. Apply to Snow College by going to: https://snow.edu/academics/concurrent/
2. Click on Apply Now
3. Set up a Badger Account
4. Pay admissions fee through your account
5. Register for the course through your Badger Account
6. Pay for the course
7. Make sure you sign the parent permission form online
8. Pay for any books (check with Mrs. Roquemore to see if any used ones are available in the library)
9. Meet with Mrs. Ernst to adjust your Dugway School schedule
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Important CE Information
- Concurrent Enrollment classes are college classes. The grade a student receives in concurrent enrollment will become part of their official college transcript.
- A student will receive a grade only at the end of the semester and it will be worth 1 full high school credit. For example, if a student receives a B in their concurrent enrollment class, it is equivalent to receiving 4 B's in a high school class for GPA computation.
- Concurrent Enrollment is open to high school juniors and seniors with a minimum of a “B” grade point average and/or an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.
- Concurrent enrollment classes at Dugway are broadcasts originating at another location. Students are responsible for using the equipment and participating even when their instructor is off-site.
- If a student receives a D or F in concurrent enrollment, they are no longer eligible to take future CE classes. In addition, students must pass (with a C) 66% of their college classes to be eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) - this includes Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans.
- Students who are on an IEP or 504 plan, must make arrangements through the college disability center for any accommodations needed.
- It is the responsibility of the student to know due dates, the syllabus, and communicate with the instructor if there are any questions or concerns about the class. Students may also contact Mrs. Ernst and Mrs. Roquemore.
- Withdrawal from a CE class after the registration deadline will result in a 'W' on a student's college transcript. Students who drop college classes must meet with Mrs. Ernst.
College Transfer/Articulation Guides
Transfer guides are designed to help determine how concurrent enrollment courses will transfer to other colleges/universities in Utah.
Graduation
PROCESS TO SELECT VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The senior academic honors of valedictorian and salutatorian are awarded based on the student’s
- Cumulative GPA through the end of the third term
- Highest composite ACT test score
- Difficulty of the classes taken.
CLASS LOAD POINTS
- AP classes 6
- Concurrent enrollment 6
- Honors classes 5 (semester 2.5)
- Academic classes (language arts, foreign language, science, math, social studies) 5 (semester 2.5)
- Nonacademic classes 4 (semester 2)
- Pass/Fail classes, Aides 3 (semester 1.5)
In determining class load:
• No more than a 9-period day will be considered
• No summer program or extended day classes will be considered
• No correspondence classes will be considered
• Students will not be considered only if they attend their entire senior year at GHS
The following formula is used:
Ranking = .4(Class load ÷ 145) + .4(ACT ÷ 36) + .2(GPA ÷ 4)
Pull transcripts
- Identify students with
- Higher GPAs
- High ACT scores
- CE, AP, and honors courses
- Assign values to each class (3, 4, 5, 6)
Graduating class of 2027 and beyond
TCSD Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Graduating Class of 2027 and Beyond
Definitions:
● Student – TCSD student who has been enrolled at their resident school for their entire senior year.
● Valedictorian – The student with the highest calculated score.
● Salutatorian – The student with the second-highest calculated score.
● Resident School – The school from which the student will receive their diploma.
● GPA – The student's Grade Point Average includes all coursework on the student’s transcript based on a 4.0
scale.
● ACT – The student's highest composite score on the American College Test (ACT)
● Class Load – The highest number of credits earned is 36, and courses automatically default to the highest
point value.
● CTE Pathway – Completing any CTE Pathway results in a maximum of 2 points added to the end of the
formula. Multiple pathways will not result in more than 2 points.
Administrative Guidelines:
● The selection of valedictorian and salutatorian will be the responsibility of each high school. Both students
must have attended their school for a minimum of one (1) year.
● Any disciplinary issue dealing with academic dishonesty during their time in high school will disqualify a
student from being a candidate for valedictorian or salutatorian. No student who receives a major discipline
consequence resulting in two (2) or more days of out-of-school suspension during their junior or senior year
will be considered a candidate.
● In the instance of a tie for either distinction, students will be designated co-valedictorian or co-salutatorian.
● Should a student move from another district/state, their courses will be awarded based on the same criteria as
other candidates. If there is a discrepancy in how many points a course should be awarded, the high school
principal shall attempt to obtain the course syllabus from the out-of-district/state school and determine how
many points shall be awarded.
● Only courses on a student’s high school transcript shall be calculated in the student’s total. Students taking
coursework outside of the district that does not count toward the student’s high school diploma will not be
included in their overall score.
● Courses graded on a Pass/Fail basis will not be counted.
● Any course taken prior to 9th grade will not be counted.
● Any student with a grade below 70% on their transcript is excluded from being considered for Val/Sal.1
● In the case of double-blocked or lab-required classes, the class load point value is determined by how the
credit counts toward graduation requirements. Core classes must be completed term-for-term. Consequently,
if one term awards 0.50 credit, 0.25 is applied to the core class, and 0.25 is applied to general electives.
○ Example – If AP Calculus AB is double-blocked all year, 2.0 credits are awarded when completed.
1.0 credit counts for Math credit (6 class load points); the other 1.0 credit counts for general elective
credit (3 class load points), for 9 class load points for a year-long double-blocked AP Calculus AB
course.
● DLI 5 is the equivalent of an AP class; DLI 6 is the equivalent of a non-core class.
1 Blue Peak HS is exempt from this standard.
Criteria for Final Score:
GPA – 50%
ACT – 25%
Class Load + CTE Pathway 2 Points Max – 25%
Class Load Point Value:
Course Type Point Value Notes
Advanced Placement 6 • Can serve as a replacement for a core course
(e.g., Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies)
• Can serve as a replacement for a non-core course
(e.g., elective, language, arts, etc.)
Concurrent Enrollment 5 • Can serve as a replacement for a core course
(e.g., Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies)
• Can serve as a replacement for a non-core course
(e.g., elective, language, arts, etc.)
Core Courses 4 • Maximum of 4 years of Math, Science, and
ELA • Maximum of 3 years of Social Studies
Non-Core Courses 3 • Electives, CTE, PE, Financial Literacy, etc.
Formula to Calculate Total Score
(GPA)/4 x .5 + (ACT)/36 x .25 + [(C-Load) + (2 CTE Pathway)]/155 x .2
Homework Help and Resources
Useful Websites and Homework Help
Utah's Online Library
Utah's Online Library is the perfect place to get help with your research projects and homework assignments. Utah students, ask your teacher or school librarian for the home access login.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress provides comprehensive test preparation, skills improvement resources, and career guidance. Find resources in Math, Writing, Science, College Prep. Access via Utah's Online Library.
ipl2: Information You Can Trust
Students, this is the place to get information and help with a wide variety of topics.
Fact Monster
Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education, and health.
Khan Academy
YouTube tutorials for Math, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Banking, SAT prep, and more. questions, tips, and descriptions.
Shmoop
Shmoop Online Courses offer day-by-day curriculum in over a dozen subject areas, from business and career prep to literature to technology and computer science.
March 2 Success
March2Success provides access to self-paced study programs in Math, English, and Science, with a focus of materials on grades 8-12.
Amazing Educational Resources
This website has a list of educational resources with descriptions and links to each resource!
InsideSEL- Social & Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning Resources for Parents, Educators, and School Communities related to COVID-19. New resources and strategies are added daily.
Sora-Open A World Of Reading
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora. Setup is simple - just find your school and sign in. Then download or stream your assignments and favorite books to your device.
Coding for Kids:
Free Classes, Websites, and Apps
ST Math
At MIND Research Institute, our mission is to ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems. That’s why we stand ready to provide resources and no-cost access so the learning can keep on happening, even if a school is temporarily closed.
GPA Calculator
Secret Study Hacks
Mental Health Awareness
PUTTING HELP IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
The SafeUT app provides a way to connect to licensed counselors who are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern. Help is immediate and confidential, and as easy as reaching for your phone and sending that first text. Visit SafeUT
Most of us will have to deal with some form of mental illness in our lifetime. It is not embarrassing to go to the doctor for something wrong with our heart, for example, so why are we hesitant to go for something that is affecting our emotions and the way we think (brain)? With mental wellness, we can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and are able to make a contribution to our community and personal relationships.
Online School (Edgenuity & Driver's Ed)
Digital Education Center (DEC) Courses:
Online Driver's Education Course
Printable Online Driver's Ed at Dugway High School
If you have any questions or concerns about the course, please contact Rick Harrison at rlharrison@tooeleschools.org.
Dugway Online Driver's Education
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Students need to have a Learner’s permit when they start the course or shortly after starting the course
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Sign up for the Driver’s Ed online course with Mrs. Ernst. It can take a week or more to be added to the class. If you don’t see an email or the class show up in your Canvas account, please see Mrs. Ernst. https://tooeleschools.instructure.com/login/canvas (Please note that Driver’s Ed is through Canvas, not Edgenuity)
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Complete Driver’s Education course online within 90 days of being registered for the course (the instructor for the course is Dr. Rick Harrison)
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Notify the instructor all coursework has been completed.
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The instructor will record the classroom course completion date on the state system. This process is not instantaneous. Please call the driver license office before arriving to make sure they have your information.
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The Driver’s Education course will need to be paid for before starting the driving time part of the course. Please see Mrs. Wall to pay for the course.
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Student requests the driver education driving portion of the course from the instructor.
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Student completes the required hours of driving and observation. The driving portion of the course must be completed within 1 year of being registered for the course.
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Driving Instructor records the driving course completion date into the state system.
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Driving instructor provides completion certificate. This certificate documents both classroom and driving courses have been completed.
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Student sets appointment at the Driver License Division. DPS – Driver License | Driver License (utah.gov)
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What you will need to get your license https://dld.utah.gov/readytogetmylicense/
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Other DEC Courses:
Access registration for ORIGINAL CREDIT courses.(Original credit means you have never taken the class before.) Students may enroll at any time and complete work at their own pace.
A teacher at the DEC will be assigned to you to help you with the course. Your teacher should be contacting you within 2 weeks if your request is approved. If the course isn't assigned after two weeks, please see Mrs. Ernst. Once you have started the class, if you have questions, please email the assigned teacher for help.
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*If you have failed a course and need to make up the credit for graduation (Credit Recovery), please see Mrs. Ernst. Mrs. Coates is the test proctor for students taking Credit Recovery courses only.
Paying for College
Ways To Pay For College
Scholarships: Scholarships are financial awards based on merit. Different awards require different criteria. Make sure you apply to the colleges before the Priority or Scholarship Deadlines so they automatically consider you for scholarships. Visit this scholarship page for current scholarship opportunities and to access the scholarship websites for Utah colleges.
Grants: Grants are given by the state or federal government and do not need to be repaid as long as you maintain satisfactory academic progress. Grants are based on financial need. You must submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to receive grants. If you're curious about whether or not you will qualify, try the Federal Student Aid Estimator. Click on the links on this page for FAFSA tutorials. One of the most common grants is the Federal Pell Grant. The maximum award is more than $6,000 per year. Ask the financial aid office at your college for more info about available grants.
Loans: Student loans are money you borrow for college that you have to pay back-even if you don't graduate. If you're eligible to receive grants or take part in the work-study program, always use those funds first. Apply for as many scholarships as possible and use college savings before deciding to borrow student loans. Explore federal student loans first (through submitting your FAFSA), as they often have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options compared to private loans.
Work-Study: Work-Study is the 3rd financial assistance option determined by FAFSA. Qualified students will receive the opportunity to work on-campus part-time to help off-set the cost of attendance. These jobs have flexible hours that generally work around your class schedule. Eligibility for work-study does not guarantee a job, as all employment opportunities vary. Work study jobs can give you work experience related to your college major (such as working in a chemistry lab, tutoring center, or campus business office).
For Seniors:
2026-2027 FAFSA Walkthrough Video on Youtube.
(This video will walk you through the process of filling out the FAFSA)
4 Steps for applying for scholarships on Youtube
For Counselor Classroom Instruction:
What's Included in the Cost of College? (7th Grade)
Financial Aid Order of Operations (8th Grade)
Pro tips for searching and applying for Scholarships (9th Grade)
Types of Federal Student Aid (10th Grade)
How to Plan for the Cost of College- 4 steps (11th Grade)
Budgeting 101 for Future and Current College Students (12th Grade)
Click on the picture links below for more information:
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The College Financial Aid Office can be a valuable resource:
Utah College Application Week for Seniors
This event will be held in October every year in the Senior Language Arts class. Students will be able to apply for all Utah public institutions for free and will have time during the class to apply to at least one college. You will also receive information for the next steps you need to take after applying.
Go to Admit Utah to get started on applying to Utah public colleges/universities!
YouScience Career Exploration
7th grade students complete the middle school version of the YouScience Assessments in their CCA course during 1st term. 9th grade students complete the high school version of the YouScience Assessments in their Geography class. If you missed taking the assessments, please Click here to login. and begin the assessments. You can also log into your account to finish any assessments you didn't complete.
Yearly School Counselor Calendar
2025-2026
AUGUST
4-7, 11 & 14 Counselor available
14 Back-to-School Night (4-6pm)
18 First day of school
21 Last day for semester 1 schedule changes
25-28 YouScience in CCA classes (7th grade)
SEPTEMBER
8th, 10th, & 12th Grade Individual PCCR Meetings
2 Can't add classes after this date to receive credit
5 Counselor Professional Development
6 ACT- to register visit www.act.org.
7-13 National Suicide Prevention Week
11 Parent Teacher Conference (3-6pm)