Information
- Bullying
- Career Exploration Resources
- Career Week 2025
- College Planning Resources
- College Week
- Digital Education Center (DEC)
- Documento de Espanol
- Extra Curricular Activities at TJHS
- Family and Community Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Job Shadow
- Mental Health Resources
- Paying for College and Scholarship Infomation
- Suicide Prevention
- TJHS Roadrunner Pathways
- Yearly Calendar
Bullying
How to report bullying:
- Students may visit their school Counselor in the counseling office.
- Students may report anonymously through Safe UT
Information about apps kids are using:
Career Exploration Resources
Careers (career and educational planning resources)
ONet (detailed descriptions of the world of work)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
Career Week 2025
College Planning Resources
- Utah College Awareness and Financial Aid YouTube Channel
- Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Resources
Higher Education in Utah Information
- UEN (resources for parents helping teens)
- Centsible Student (financial planning for college): Located in SLC 801-321-7220
- College Board (information on college planning)
- Best Colleges in US
College Week
Digital Education Center (DEC)
Ala-carte Original Credit Course Request Form for Digital Education Center (DEC)
Thank you for your interest in taking an original credit online course with the Digital Education Center. Please fill out the course request form linked below.
When your course request has been approved, your teacher will send you an email to your school email address with course information and your login information. If you are requesting Drivers Education, your email will go to your canvas account.
To request an original credit online course, please follow this link
Documento de Espanol
Course Descriptions: 8th grade
Course Descriptions: 7th grade
7th Grade Course Request Parent Letter
7th Grade DLI Course Request Form
8th Grade Course Request Parent Letter
8th Grade DLI Course Request Form
Applications:
Pathway Documents
Portfolio Assembly Instructions
Leadership:
Career Readiness:
Academic Achievement:
College Readiness:
Extra Curricular Activities at TJHS
Tooele Junior High School Extracurricular Activities
Ambassador Squad/Kiwanis Builders Club - Ambassadors are a student organization committed to creating a positive school environment. We focus on showing Respect, developing Empathy, and Celebrating Diversity as we collectively take a stand against bullying. Opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership. Mrs. Bitters kbitters@tooeleschools.org Mr. Farley rfarley@tooeleschools.org .
Chess Club/Board Games – Learn chess strategy and tactics, compete against other students, and play other strategy games and board games. Meets Thursdays after school until 4pm Room #25 Mr. Sumner: msumner@tooeleschools.org
Cross Country – See Mrs. Howard: mhoward@tooeleschools.org
HOPE Squad- The HOPE Squad Program functions as a peer support team. Mrs. Allen: tallen@tooeleschools.org
Intramurals (Sports)- Extracurricular activity that takes place two days out of the week after school. Mrs. Allen tallen@tooeleschools.org and Mr. Lewis jelewis@tooeleschools.org
MESA/Science Club - It is a club that focuses on different science experiments and engineering activities. Mr. Davis rodavis@tooeleschools.org and Mr. Sumner msumner@tooeleschools.org
National Junior Honor Society-Honor Society is an academic excellence/ service organization. Ms. Larsen mlarson@tooeleschools.org and Mrs. Olson rolson@tooeleschools.org
Roadrunner Pathway – (PCCR) - see your school counselor
U.S. History Pathway – see your 8th grade history teacher
Yearbook- Ms. Bey: dbey@tooeleschools.org
Family and Community Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who will be my student's counselor?
Last names A - G Mrs. Bitters
Last names H-O Mr. Farley
Last names P-Z Ms. Spafford
2. How do counselors help students in Jr. high school?
- Counselors are trained listeners and problem solvers. They have observed many students negotiate the challenges of growing up and of junior high school.
- Counselors provide assistance to students with College and Career Ready Conferences, high school planning, post-secondary educational planning, and social/emotional adjustments to junior high school.
3. How do I or my student make an appointment with a counselor?
- Parents are encouraged to make an appointment to avoid waiting for service. An appointment can be made at 435-833-1921 with Mrs. Ware.
- The counseling office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on most days.
- Students are encouraged to come and see their counselor before or after school or during their lunchtime.
- During the school day, students will need a hall pass (permission from their teacher) to come see their counselor.
4. What is the purpose of a CCR conference?
- College and Career Ready conferences provide students, parents, and counselors an opportunity to discuss the student's goals for future success.
- Individual and small group conferences are held to identify strengths and celebrate the student.
- Academic assessments, career interest inventories, high school graduation requirements, and college entrance requirements are often discussed in these important conferences.
5. How can I get help in an academic subject?
- The first thing you should always do is talk to the teacher either before or after school. If you are confused about the subject matter, try to have some specific questions in mind. Many teachers often provide help directly to students before and after school.
- The counseling office has ideas on study techniques, planners, and organizational skills as well as information about after school tutoring.
- There is after school tutoring Monday- Thursday for the core classes, Math, English, and Science.
6. As a student, what can I do to be successful in school?
- Attend class every day. If you are ill, make sure to see the teacher to find out what you missed as soon as you return to school.
- Use your planner to keep track of assignments and due dates. Have a study plan at home with the following guidelines:
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- Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed by phones, family activities, TV, or other distractions.
- Plan on studying at least an hour each night. Remember to not only do the written homework, but also complete reading assignments.
- Review notes from lectures in your classes.
- Take care of your health by getting enough sleep, participating in physical activity, eating good foods, and staying connected to friends, your parents, and school staff. Be sure to communicate any physical, mental, or emotional health concerns with a trusted adult.
- Take care of your personal hygiene by showering, wearing deodorant, and clean clothing each day.
7. What is the class change policy?
- When registering for classes, students need to carefully select the classes they are interested in taking. Occasionally there are errors in a student's schedule that necessitates a class change.
- Students interested in making a class change should obtain a schedule change request form in the counseling office. Students need a parent signature denoting approval of the change.
- Counselors and administration determine appropriateness of class change referring to reason, class size, and schedule disruption. Priority goes to credit first, then required classes.
- Students will be informed as to whether or not the class change was approved or denied.
8. How can I track my student's academic progress? Parents and students can access academic and attendance records via the internet at the Tooele School District's website: tooeleschools.org. A student number and password are needed in order to allow you access into the Aspire (SIS) Student/Parent area. If you have misplaced or did not receive that information, please call the counseling office at (435)833-1921. Accessing your student's grades and attendance on a daily or weekly basis is an excellent way to track their progress. 9. Junior High Requirements 7TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED CLASSES
3201 |
Integrated Science 7 |
Full Year |
4070 |
Language Arts 7 |
Full Year |
5219 |
Mathematics 7 |
Full Year |
6102 |
Utah Studies |
Half Year |
7600 |
Beginning Fitness |
Half Year |
8010 |
College and Career Awareness |
Full Year |
0950 |
Homeroom |
Full Year |
8TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED CLASSES:
3240 |
Integrated Science |
Full Year |
4080 |
Language Arts 8 |
Full Year |
5217 |
8th grade Mathematics |
Full Year |
6121/22 |
US History |
Full Year |
7100 |
Health |
Half Year |
8584 |
Digital Literacy |
Half Year |
0951 |
Homeroom |
Full Year |
For high school requirements please visit Tooele High School's website.
Job Shadow
JOB SHADOW
7th Grade Students will be participating in a Job Shadow OFF campus.
Students will seek out a career they are interested in and make prior arrangements to shadow this career for a day. More information will be provided through their CCA teacher, (Christensen, Leetham, Olson.) If you have any questions, please contact the counseling office, 435-833-1900 ext 2504.
Mental Health Resources
Paying for College and Scholarship Infomation
- FinAid/Scholarships
- College Scholarships, Grades 8-12
- Unigo
- Fastweb
- Edvisors
- College Board
- Utah 4H
- Scholarships
- DAR contest
You might be surprised to learn that middle school/junior high is the best time to start applying for scholarships. Financing college expenses can take a lot of time and planning, so get started now!
Make sure to check specific deadline dates for each scholarship
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: DIAL 988
Safe UT
Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency Crisis (435) 882-5600
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273 TALK (8255)
- Valley Behavioral Health of Tooele for children (435) 566-5927
- Salt Lake Behavioral Health: (801)264-6000
- Life's Worth Living Foundation: Suicide, Loss, Grief support and Prevention (435)248-LIVE (5483)
- Mountain West Medical Center Emergency Room (435) 843-3601
- University of Utah neuropsychiatric Unit (801) 583-2500
- NAMI of Tooele: (435) 841-9903
TJHS Roadrunner Pathways
CCR PATHWAY
College & Career Ready (CCR) Pathway Requirements
In order to successfully complete the College and Career Ready Student Portfolio, students must complete both Core and Supplemental requirements in four areas: Leadership, Academic, Career Readiness and College Readiness.
Students can download a tracking sheet for the College and Career Ready Pathway to keep track of the portfolio requirements.
College and Career Ready Pathway Tracking Sheet
Requirements and documents necessary for each component of the Tooele Junior High School College and Career Ready Pathway are found in the links below.
- Student Portfolio Assembly Instructions
- Leadership
- Career Readiness
- Academic Achievement
- College Readiness
- History Pathway
Student Portfolio Assembly Instructions
Leadership
Certificate of Participation/Member
This certifies that _____________ (Student Name) is a member of ___________________ (club, team or organization).
In good standing during the __________________________school year.
Advisor: ____________________________
Service Learning Project Participation
________________________________ is compiling a college and career student portfolio of his/her
accomplishments while attending the Tooele Jr.High School. One of the requirements that he/she must
fulfill is to provide documentation from a teacher, administrator or community leader of an instance in
which he/she participated in a service learning project during the current school year.
Once the student has filled out the following information about the service learning project that he/she
was involved with, please verify that all of the information is correct with your contact information and
signature at the end of this document.
Name of the service learning activity: ______________________________________________________
Brief description of the service learning activity (describe who you worked with in the community, what
activity(s) were conducted and how you were involved):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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How did this activity benefit the community?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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What were the number of hours that were dedicated to this project? ____________________________
When was this service learning project conducted? ___________________________________________
Name of verifier of service learning project described above: ___________________________________
Contact information (location or phone number): ____________________________________________
________________________________________________ _______________________
Community Involvement/Service Project Documentation
Student Name: ______________________________________________________
Describe the kind of service:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Describe the duties you performed during the service:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Adult Advisor, Sponsor or Supervisor _______________________________________________
I certify that the student listed above held the position indicated and successfully demonstrated
leadership qualities while undertaking the duties of that office.
__________________________________________ __________________________
Sponsor/Advisor/Supervisor Date
Career Readiness
INTERVIEW (Career)
1. Name of person you interviewed ___________________________
2. Suggested questions you could ask:
a. What is the title of your job?
b. How long have you been working at this job?
c. Please give me two or three reasons why you like your job.
d. What kind of training/school do you need to have to get this job?
e. What are the work conditions like?
f. Would you recommend this job to someone else? Why or why not?
3. Please include any other questions or ideas you may have in regards to this
interview and/or job.
My Junior High School Resume
Name: ______________________ School: ______________________
Address: ____________________ Graduation Year: ______________
____________________________ GPA: ____of Last Completed Term
Phone: ______________________ Favorite Subject in School:
Email: ______________________ ____________________________
Paid Work Experience: Computer Programs I Know:
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
Volunteer Work Experiences: ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ Technical Skills I have:
Other Work I have Done: ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
Hobbies/Non School Activities: Soft Skills I Have:
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
Objective:______________________________________________________
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Keys to Success
You must earn at least 25 points in the Keys to Success program. To do this
you will log into Keys to success and complete several activities. Once you
have earned at least 25 points you will need to take a screen shot or take a
picture to show proof of points earned. Please show them to you counselor
and he/she will sign this form verifying you have completed the task.
Student Name ___________________________
Keys to Success
User Name ________________
Password __________________
Signature of Counselor
_______________________________________________ Date _________
Job Shadow Verification Form
Student Name ____________________________________
Where did you work? ____________________________
What career/s did you learn about? ______________________
Did you enjoy the experience? Yes _____ or No _______
Do you think you might want to learn more about the job? Yes ____ or No____
This document certifies that the student above did participate in the Job Shadow
activity during the 7th grade.
Student signature __________________________
Parent Signature ___________________________
REALITY TOWN EXPERIENCE
Student Name Date
What was your job?
What did you like or dislike about your job choice?
Did you have to get another job or join the military reserves?
What surprised you the most about your “living expenses”?
Why do you think that it is important to budget money?
What things would you do differently if you were to do this experience again?
What did you like most about Reality Town?
Punctuality/Attendance Not more than three absences in a term in grades 7th and 8th. Or no more than four tardies in any one term during 7th and 8th grades. Please see your counselor and they will run a report for you.
Tooele Junior High School
CTE Pathway – Tooele High School
Name of the Pathway you chose ________________________________________
List the classes listed under the pathway mentioned above.
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Find one more fact on the http://www.utahcte.org
Describe the new fact you learned______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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Mock Employment Application Print neatly. Use a black or blue pen or pencil. Fill in completely.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name ________________________ ________________ Student # _________________
Address ______________ _________ City ______________ State ______ Zip ________
Phone Number ________________________ Email _________________________________
EDUCATION Name of School City Years Completed
Last Elementary School _________________________________________________________
Jr. High School _________________________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT
Date Employed Employer/Company Job Description Reason for Leaving
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
REFERENCES (People who would say good things about your work ethics)
Name Job Title Phone Number Years Acquainted
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
TALENTS/ HOBBIES/ AWARDS
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please list the reason you would be a good candidate for this job. (This is the time to sell yourself –
come up with three good abilities you have that an employer would like to see in a future employee)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
I certify that the above information is correct and I authorize investigation of all statements contained in
the application. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts, is cause for dismissal.
Date ____________________ Applicant’s Signature _______________________________
Academic Achievement
Academic GPA (grade point average) Please provide a copy of your latest report card or see your counselor and they will run a report for you. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA
Certificate of
Presentation/Demonstration
This certifies that
Student Name
Presented/Demonstrated in his/her
____________________________________Class_
Date .
Teacher
Writing Sample/Student Reflection Please include in your portfolio a copy of a writing assignment you have completed in any class here at Tooele Junior High School. Also include the date and the class in which you wrote if this information does not appear on the writing assignment you submitted. It should be at least a half page long.
Read a book of 100 pages or more. You must include a summary of the book you read. The summary must describe the plot. You need to describe two characters in the book with whom you connected. You must explain why you made that connection. The written summary should not be longer than a half page typed and should be included in your portfolio.
Tutoring Verification Certificate
________________________________ is compiling a college and career student portfolio of his/her
accomplishments while attending the Tooele Jr. High School. One of the requirements that he/she must
fulfill is to provide documentation from a parent of the student that he/she tutored for 4 hours in total.
Please only spend 20-30 minutes at each session.
Once the student has filled out the following information about the tutoring that he/she was involved
with, please verify that all of the information is correct with your signature at the end of this document.
Name of the student who received tutoring: ______________________________________________
How many times did they meet together? ________________________________________________
Where did the tutoring take place? ______________________________________________________
How often did they meet? _____________________________________________________________
Name of the parent of the student receiving the tutoring. ___________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________________ Date _________________________
College Readiness
Teacher Interview
Interview a teacher about the college they attended
Some information you may want to ask:
1. What college did you attend?
2. How many years did you attend there?
3. What is your degree?
4. Would you recommend this college to others?
5. What did you like best about this college?
6. Feel free to add more questions that pertain to you specifically.
7. Ask questions like what kind of scholarships do they have.
8. include at least one fact you found interesting about the interview and/or the
college.
Include this copy of your summary in your portfolio.
College Research Paper
Name of College/University ________________________________________________
List ten facts you learned about this college
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Describe why you picked this college. ________________________________________
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On campus or virtual tour of a college or university
1. Take notes of your tour whether in person or virtual
a. Make notes of application due dates
b. Find out who would be your counselor or academic advisor.
c. What fun things do they offer incoming freshman students?
d. Find out about two groups or activities in which you would like to
join/participate.
e. Why are you interested in this college or university?
f. Include this form in your portfolio.
g. Please have your parent or guardian sign to verify you did a virtual tour
or on campus visit.
Parent signature and Date
Parent Teacher Conference Form
Certificate of Parent/Teacher Conference
The class you visited _________________________________________
Teacher of the class _________________________________________________
Subject of the class _________________________________________________
List one thing you learned while attending this meeting. ______________
__________________________________________________________________
Have your parent/Guardian sign this form verifying that you did attend with them.
Signature ________________________________________ Date ______________
Course selection Forms for the next year!
Have your counselor check to make sure your form has
been turned in.
Have your counselor sign this page and include it in your
portfolio.
Counselor_______________________________________
Date_________________
Verification of CCR attendance
Circle which CCR you attended Individual or Group
Name of your counselor
List one thing you learned while attending your CCRmeeting.
Have your counselor sign this form verifying that you did attend the CCR meeting.
Signature
Date
Teacher College Form
Colleges/Universities of Ten Teachers
List the Teacher and the college/University they attended.
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