Syracuse Junior High Counseling Center

A CCRP is a College and Career Readiness Plan. We like to meet with each student and their parent at least one time every school year. The meetings last about 30 minutes. In general, we look at how the student is doing academically, emotionally, and socially. We evaluate and set new goals to keep the student moving forward toward their life and career goals. We celebrate each student's unique contributions to our school and community. You will receive an email with directions on how to set up an appointment through the myDSD system. If there is not a date and/or time that will work for you, please call Mrs. Cooper at 801-402-6808 to schedule a convenient time. It is our goal to meet with as many parents as we can.

7th grade group CCRPs take place twice a year during College and Career Awareness Classes. Our first counselor lesson with the 7th graders is held at the beginning of the school year so we can see how the transition from elementary school to junior high is going.

• We review academic, life, post high school, and career goals.
• We discuss interests, talents, and hobbies.
• We talk about friends and teachers.
• We encourage getting involved in school clubs, sports, music, and other activities.
• We check on grades.
• We look over College and Career Awareness forms.

This CCRP really helps the counselors get to know each student a little better.

8th grade group CCRPs take place in November during U.S. History classes. We also hold individual CCRP meetings with all 8^th graders and their parents in November and December.  We meet with 8^th graders to make sure students understand the expectations of high school.

• We evaluate goals and grades and set new goals.
• We review interest inventories and career surveys completed through Keys to Success.
• We begin to discuss a 4-year plan for high school.

The group and individual CCRPs help 8^th graders dive into career exploration based on their interests and abilities.

9th grade group CCRPs take place in September during Geography classes.   We also hold individual CCRP meetings with all 9^th graders and their parents in September and October.  Meeting early in the school year ensures students are ready for high school registration which occurs in February.

• We look over the student's grades and credits.
• We review and set goals.
• We discuss career choices and courses that would prepare the student in these areas.
• We explain the requirements of Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment classes.
• We begin discussing college requirements.
• We share websites that are helpful in choosing a college.
• We share information about scholarship opportunities.

The group and individual CCRPs are critical to ensure students are on track for their sophomore year of high school.