S.E.O.P. Process

7th Grade TLC Small Group Presentation:

The 7th grade counselor goes into each TLC Career Development class.  The counselor discusses with the students career interests and opportunities.  The counselor helps students identify personal strengths, interests and values and the integral role these characteristics have in making good career choices.

Students then complete an interest inventory to help them identify careers that correspond to their strengths, interests and values.

The SEOP process is discussed and the students list their three career choices on their SEOP folder and sign it.

Finally, they take this information and research their three career choices on the Choices Jr. Program.  The students are then encouraged to take this information home and discuss it with their parents.

7th Grade Individual Registration/SEOP Conference:

The 7th grade counselor meets with the 6th grade elementary teachers from each of the Junior High feeder schools.  The teachers are asked to make recommendations for class placement based on student performance and SAT scores.  The resource department head also coordinates placement with feeder 6th grade resource teachers.

Appointments are then made for an evening registration/SEOP meeting with all incoming 7th grade students and their parents.  The counselors review the elementary teacher recommendations and finalize class selections.  We introduce them to the SEOP process and provide them with information for a successful transition into Jr. High.  They are given a Granite District Jr. High manual and booklet entitled How to Get Good Grades.

8th Grade Small Group Registration/SEOP:

The small group SEOP conference process begins with a presentation by the Kearns High school counselors in an 8th grade assembly.  The counselors discuss graduation requirements and the importance of specific basic classes and the consequences of failing these classes, such as community education and not being able to take drivers education.  They focus on the benefits of having a 4-year academic plan with career goals and that 9th grade is a critical year to achieve success.  The counselors also discuss the various opportunities students have to be involved in high school, activities, and programs.

This assembly is followed by the 8th grade counselors meeting with all 8th graders and their parents in small groups to register the students for 9th grade.  Ninth grade requirements are discussed along with elective options and the criteria for signing up for these classes.  The counselor again emphasizes the importance of 9th grade credits and the consequences of failing classes, specifically English and Geography.

Finally, the students are required to discuss their choices with their parents and get their registration card signed.

8th Grade Individual SEOP Conference:

We determine if parents are available during the day or evening for SEOP conferences.  Appointments are made for each student and an appointment letter is sent to each parent.

During the 30 minute SEOP conference we review recent report card grades and SAT test results.  We also discuss registration for 9th grade, future goals and career choices.  We also evaluate the likelihood of accomplishment based on current performance.  We encourage students to take courses that match their career goal and discuss the expectations and requirements to achieve that career goal.

Students are given a list of all courses offered in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades at the high school.  The list shows required classes and every course offered for each grade.  They are also given a high school manual that provides information regarding every course and high school graduation requirements.

Concurrent enrollment between Kearns High School and SLCC is discussed and a list of course offerings is given to each student.  With this information students and parents are encouraged to plan the classes the student can take for the three years beyond 9th grade.

We give to the students and discuss with them information regarding attending Utah's colleges and universities.  We also discuss vocational trade areas, applied technology centers and other post high school options.

9th Grade Small Group SEOP Conferences:

We meet with the 9th grade students in September and discuss graduation requirements and the importance of good scholarship and citizenship during their Freshman (9th grade) year.  We discuss the impact failing grades will have on graduation, ability to take drivers education, and the necessity of taking night school classes or summer school to be on-line for graduation.  The 9th grade counselor encourages students to meet with the Jefferson employment specialist to explore careers.  Students are made aware of career workshops available for them to attend.

During the month of March, the 9th grade students attend an orientation assembly at Kearns High School.  The presentation describes curriculum offerings, as well as various programs and activities in which students can participate.

The following day, the high school counselors meet with the students in their 9th grade English classes and discuss 10th grade course offerings and requirements.  Students are also provided with a high school registration booklet, which covers course offerings grades 10-12.  This allows students and parents to develop a 3-year student education and occupation plan.  The high school counselors follow-up the next day by meeting individually with each 9th grade student to finalize the registration process.  A high school resource department representative is also available to meet with students and insure proper resource placement.

9th Grade Individual SEOP Conference:

We schedule evening individualized SEOP conferences during the month of May.  We begin by reviewing the video "The Path to Success".  Students and parents are then given an individual Progress Toward Graduation summary.  This is reviewed and explained in light of the requirements needed for graduation.  We also provide and discuss the "Preparing for Life After High School" booklet.