Counseling

College:
One-year certificate program, two-year associate or technical degrees, four-year bachelor's degrees, more for graduate and professional degrees. 

7th Grade Course Requests

Required Classes

5171-1 (and 5171-2) 7th Grade Math  Full Year

4070-1 (and 4070-2) Language Arts 7  Full Year

3200-1 (and 3200-2) Integrated Science 7  Full Year

8010 College & Career Readiness - Stringfellow  Half Year

8040 College & Career Readiness - Heath  Half Year

9997 College & Career Readiness - Rowberry    Half Year

6100 Utah Studies  Half Year

7600 Boys Beginning Fitness Team Sports  Half Year

  or

7603 Girls Beginning Fitness Team Sports  Half Year

DLI Program Required Classes

4515 French 3 DLI  Full Year

4510 French Culture & History A  Half Year

4511 French Culture & History B  Half Year

Elective Classes

Every Other Day Full Year Classes

1660 Beginning Orchestra

1670 Intermediate Orchestra*

1671 Advanced Orchestra*

1847 Beginning Band – Brass

1846 Beginning Band – Woods

1850 Beginning Band – Percussion

1650 Advanced Band*

4702 French 1st Year

4800 Spanish 1

7771 Color Guard

Every Other Day Half Year Classes

9255 Outdoor Survival

1100 Art Foundations I

1953 Drama

9469 Learning Strategies

1620 Beginning Chorus

1820 Advanced Chorus*

8700 Creative Coding

1985 Stage Craft

8665 Exploring Tech./ 3D Design Art Design

4023 Reading (Improvement)

5076 Math Lab

*Teacher Approval Required

DEC Original Credit Course Request

8th Grade Course Requests

Required Classes

5181-1 (and 5181-2) 8th Grade Math  Full Year

4382-1 (and 4382-2) Language Arts 8   Full Year

3241-1 (and 3241-2) Integrated Science 8  Full Year

6121 U.S. History  Full Year

7100 Health   Half Year

8584 Digital Literacy  Half Year

7761 Boys Team Sports  Half Year

  Or

7762 Girls Team Sports  Half Year

DLI Program Required Classes

4516 French 4 DLI  Full Year

4512 French Culture & History C  Half Year

4513 French Culture & History D  Half Year

Elective Classes

Every Other Day Full Year Classes

1847  Band I – Brass

1846  Band I – Woods

1850  Band Percussion

1650  Adv. Band*

1660  Beg. Orchestra

1670  Int. Orchestra*

1671  Adv. Orchestra*

4940 Publications*

4702  French 1st Year

4800 Spanish 1

7771 Color Guard

Are you being bullied? Do you see bullying at your school? There are things you can do to keep yourself and the people you know safe from bullying.

• Report bullying to the principal or go to:safeut.med.utah.edu  
• Treat Everyone with Respect
• What to Do If You're Bullied
• Protect Yourself from Cyberbullying
• Stand Up for Others
• Get Involved

If your child feels bullied  

• Focus on your child: Be supportive and gather information.
• Talk with and LISTEN to your children every day.
• Be supportive: Tell the child it is not their fault.
• Be patient: Talking about bullying can be difficult.
• Contact his or her teacher, counselor, or principal.
• Explore options: Educate child and discuss options to deal with bullying behavior.

Be a good example of kindness and leadership.  

If your child feels bullied  

• Focus on your child: Be supportive and gather information.
• Talk with and LISTEN to your children every day.
• Be supportive: Tell the child it is not their fault.
• Be patient: Talking about bullying can be difficult.
• Contact his or her teacher, counselor, or principal.
• Explore options: Educate child and discuss options to deal with bullying behavior.
• Be a good example of kindness and leadership.

Coaching the child who bullied 

1. Identify the problem
2. Ask questions and gather further information
3. Apply consequences
4. Generate solutions for the future
5. Follow up

There is a new free mobile app that has been designed by SAMHSA. The KnowBullying app provides parents with tips, conversation starters and warning signs to help parents recognize bullying. To learn more about the KnowBullying app click here  

Useful Resources 

• Report Bullying
• Stop Bullying 
• Cyberbullying
• NetSmartz
• Utah Antibullying Website
• Albuquerque Public Schools — Safe Schools Initiative on Bullying  
• Government Stop Bullying Website
• Utah Parent Center 
• National Crime Prevention Council
• Education.com

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Language Arts

Language Arts 7 - 4070

The Grantsville Jr. High and Tooele County School Districts 7th Grade Language Arts curriculum has been designed using the standards established by the State Office of Education and the Common Core. Students will learn a variety of skills including reading and interpreting literature, argumentative and informative essay writing, basic grammar, and an appreciation of elements of poetry and drama. The 7th grade curriculum has been designed to be educationally appropriate, challenging, and interesting.

Language Arts 8 - 5181

The Grantsville Jr. High and Tooele County School districts 8th Grade Language Arts curriculum has been designed using the standards established by the State office of Education and the Common Core. Students will learn a variety of skills including reading and interpreting literature, argumentative and informative essay writing, basic grammar, and an appreciation of elements of poetry and drama. The 8th grade curriculum has been designed to be educationally appropriate, challenging, and interesting.

Reading Improvement - 4023

Students will work on assignments from their current Language Arts Class as well as work on basic reading concepts for their grade level.

Math

Math 7 - 5171

In 7th Grade Mathematics students will focus on developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three- dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. (Full Year Class)

Math 8 - 5181

In 8th Grade Mathematics students will focus on formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

Science

Science 7 - 3200

Students will explore the theme of structure by investigating the following areas of science: The structure of matter, the Earth’s interior, the levels of organization within living things, the passing down of traits, and the classification of life. (Full Year Class)

Science 8 - 3241

Students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. In this course, students will study a variety of concepts, including physical and chemical changes in matter, ecosystems, photosynthesis and respiration, food chains and webs, relationships between organisms, rocks and minerals, changes to Earth’s surface, geologic time, simple machines, gravitational force, light and sound energy, and more. (Full Year Class)  

Social Studies

Utah Studies (7th grade) - 6100

Utah is a state diverse in landscape and people. This course is designed to help students understand the state of Utah at a deeper level by reviewing Utah’s early history and particularly emphasizing Utah from statehood to the present. Students will understand the interaction between Utah’s geography and its inhabitants, as well as the formative contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah pioneers. The course will also investigate relationships between government and the people of Utah, the many opportunities people have to make a living in Utah, the diverse nature of Utah’s people and cultures, and the impact of contemporary events on the land and people of Utah. The Utah Studies core is designed to meet the needs of a semester-length course. (Half Year Class)

U.S. History (8th grade) - 6121

United States History for Grade 8 covers events and issues from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction and the western movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: exploration, colonization, Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction, and western movement. Although the emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th centuries, additional content may be covered as time permits.  (Full Year Class)

French

French - 4702

The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language.

Students begin to show a beginning level of accuracy when using basic language structures, and they are exposed to some complex features of the language.  They start to focus on communicating with their immediate world and daily life activities, read material on familiar topics and write short, directed compositions.  The major means of communication between the students and the teacher will be in the target language.  By the end of the class, students will be able to communicate their ideas in basic French on a variety of different topics and understand the basic grammar of the French language.  Lastly, an important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. I ask that students find opportunities to use the language outside of class in their personal lives and to share those experiences with the class.  (Half Year Class)

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

College and Career Awareness (7th grade)

College and Career Awareness is a core requirement for seventh-grade students. Students need to be prepared with 21st-century skills for the future. This class explores careers and skills based in six CTE Pathways: Information Technology, Business and Marketing, Health Science, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology. (Full Year Class)

Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Cooking/Child Care (8th grade)

This fun course provides students the opportunity to develop skills related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Students will explore sewing, clothing and textile construction, interior design and merchandising, consumerism, entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.  (Half Year Class)

Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Sewing/Interior Design (8th grade)

This fun course provides students the opportunity to develop skills related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Students will explore food and nutrition sciences, childcare,  family relationships, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. (Half Year Class)

Exploring Technology (8th grade)

TECHNOLOGY! It’s everywhere! Students will be introduced to and explore the technological systems of energy and power technologies, information and communications technologies, transportation technologies, manufacturing technologies, and construction technologies. Part of the semester will be spent in the Technology Lab. (Half Year Class)

Digital Literacy (8th grade) - 8584

This course is an introduction to computer literacy. Students will have opportunities to use technology and develop skills that encourage creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Skills will be demonstrated by creating a project for a different content area. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. Students will complete this course with a prerequisite to move into the high school Computer Technology course. (Half Year Class)

Keyboarding (7th grade) - 8561

In the beginning keyboarding course, the student will master touch operation on a computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The fourth-row numbers and symbols and 10‐key pad will also be taught. The student will use basic word processing functions on a variety of document type. (Half Year Class)

Fine Arts

Drama - 1953

This class is designed as in introduction to theater arts.  In this class, we will be discussing basic stage terminology, stage directions, and plot structure as well as scripting original dramatic presentations and rehearsing small scenes for the class.  We will learn basic principles of acting and performance analysis.  This is a performance based class and grades will rely heavily on daily participation and willingness to perform. (Half Year Class)

Advanced Drama - 1955

(Full Year Class)

This class is designed to continue the education of theater arts.  In this class, we will be discussing additional stage terminology, stage directions, and plot structure as well as scripting original dramatic presentations and rehearsing bigger scenes for the class.  We will learn additional principles of acting and performance analysis.  This is a performance based class and grades will rely heavily on daily participation and willingness to perform. (Half Year Class)

Art Foundations I - 1100

This is the required Junior/Middle School Visual Arts Core course.  It is designed to provide an overview of Visual Arts while studying a broad variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art related skills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.  (Half Year Class)

Advanced Art - 1103 

This class is designed to provide an overview of Visual Arts while studying a broad variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art related skills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. In this class students will get the opportunity to build on what they have learned and take on more difficult projects.   (Half Year Class)

3-D/Ceramics (Art ll) - 1110

This is a class where students will get to work with clay and ceramics. This course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art related skills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.  (Half Year Class)

Beginning Chorus - 1620

 Students learn rhythm reading, how to follow written music, and how to sing with correct tone and diction.               

Advanced Chorus (8th-grade) - 1820

This chorus is for 8th-grade girls and boys who love to sing.  We build on the rhythms they learned in beginning chorus, and continue to learn to read and follow written music.  Students are divided into Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and for those 8th grades whose voices are changing, Baritones.  The music this class sings is more difficult and complex than it is for the beginning choruses.   We also concentrate on singing with good tone and correct diction.

Beginning Band Woodwind & Brass/Percussion - 1846/1847/1850

Beginning band students will learn to play a band instrument, i.e. flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and percussion.  No musical experience is necessary unless you want to learn percussion.  Percussionists are required to have at least one year of private piano instruction. In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity in intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits, and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a $15 fee for this class. (Full year class)

Advanced Band - 1650

Advanced band is for students who have successfully two years of band or who have progressed beyond the intermediate level.  Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class.  In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity in intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits, and analyze music performances.  There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a $15 fee for this class. (Full year class)

Beginning Orchestra Violin/Viola & Cello/Bass - 1660

Beginning orchestra students will learn to play an orchestra instrument, i.e. violin, viola, cello, or string bass.  No musical experience is necessary.  In this course, students will learn to exhibit proper playing habits, develop sufficient technical facility, and develop a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  Students will build and expand their music vocabulary, their sensitivity in intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits, and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a $15 fee for this class. (Full year class)

Intermediate Orchestra - 1670

Intermediate orchestra is for students who have successfully completed one year of beginning orchestra or who have progressed beyond the beginning level. Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class. In this course students will continue to develop proper playing habits, sufficient technical facility, and a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity in intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits, and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a $15 fee for this class. (Full year class)

Advanced Orchestra - 1671

Advanced orchestra is for students who have successfully completed two years of orchestra or who have progressed beyond the intermediate level.  Individual assessment may be used to place students in this class.  In this course students will continue to develop proper playing habits, sufficient technical facility, and a proper concept of tone quality on their instrument.  The students will also continue to increase their music vocabulary, their sensitivity in intonation, and their accuracy in playing rhythms.  They will also build responsible rehearsal habits, and analyze music performances. There will be some evening concerts throughout the year. There is a $15 fee for this class. (Full year class)

P.E./ Health

Beginning Fitness (7th grade) - 7600 Boys 7603 Girls

Beginning Team Sports Activities is an entry-level course emphasizing beginner skills in a broad spectrum of activities in order to develop a foundation for future physical education classes. The course content is developmentally appropriate for seventh grade students who, in most instances, will be experiencing a formal physical education class for the first time. Students in Beginning Team Sports Activities are introduced to the elements of physical fitness and are responsible for learning the basic vocabulary. Pre and post fitness tests are appropriate, with results being used to provide personal information, individualize instruction, and indicate student improvement.  (Half Year Class)

Team Sports (8th grade) - 7761 Boys 7762 Girls

Intermediate Activities offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities that are increasingly complex in content, concept, and skill development and execution. Students continue to practice skills in modified form but begin to participate in regulation games with more complex playing environments than those experienced in Beginning Activities. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students. Cooperative, as well as traditional sports activities, are included in the curriculum. (Half Year Class)

Outdoor Recreation - 9257

Outdoor Recreation is a class for the student who wants to learn more in depth about fitness, individual sports and lifetime team sports.  (Half Year Class)

Health Education (8th grade) - 7100

Students will acquire knowledge, practice skills, and develop attitudes that can benefit them throughout life. Building a solid foundation of good literacy and decision-making skills can contribute to a variety of healthy choices for the self and others. The development of process, life skills, and attitudes has been incorporated throughout the entire curriculum.  (Half Year Class)

Other Electives

Creative Writing - 8700

Creative Writing is a class for students who are interested in furthering their writing skills through the exploration of different types of writing ranging from nonfiction to fiction. This includes reading various types of writing. We also delve into professional publishing and what that means in today’s changing climate. This is an elective class open to both seventh and eighth graders, and it is assumed that the student is interested in expanding his or her current knowledge of good writing.  (Half Year Class)

Publications (Yearbook) - 4940

Yearbook is a class that teaches students how to create, store manipulate and transmit information.  Students will put these skills to use by creating the school yearbook and also producing the “Morning Announcements”.

Students will use digital cameras, video cameras, computers, and the associated software such as Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Elements to create the yearbook and announcements.

General knowledge of computers, cameras, and photography is required.  (Full Year Class)

Learning Strategies - 9474

This class is designed to help students learn different learning strategies. They will  get a chance to implement those strategies on homework or any missing work they may have. Students are expected to remain on task and complete their work. 

Peer Tutor (3.0 GPA required) - 6347

In order for a student to be a Peer Tutor they must be approved by a school counselor, they need to be a good student, and be willing to work with students with special needs. Students if approved will get the opportunity to mentor students with special needs and assist them in their work. (7th and 8th grade only.)

Service Learning - 9479

In order for a student to be selected for service learning they must be approved by a school counselor. If approved they will have the opportunity to assist the elderly at Diamond Jane's assisted living across the street. Only 12 students are selected a year for this privilege. Selections are based on grades, attitude, citizenship, and personality. (8th grade only.)

Teacher’s Aide (T.A.) - 0800/0700

In order for a student to be a teacher’s aide, the student must be in 8th grade and have a GPA of at least 3.5.  Students must be responsible and be able to maintain high standards of confidentiality.  Each teacher can have only one T.A. per semester and they cannot have a T.A. assigned to them during their Prep period.  (Half Year Class)

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Who will be my student's counselor?
Tony Cloward & Sean Merrill
How do counselors help students at Grantsville Jr. High?
1. Counselors are trained listeners and problem solvers. They have observed many students
negotiate the challenges of growing up and of junior high school.
2. Counselors provide assistance to students towards a Plan for College and Career Readiness.
3. Counselors invite students, parents/guardians to participate in these conferences to discuss,
high school planning, post-secondary educational planning, and social/emotional adjustments
needed in junior high school.
How do I or my student make an appointment with the
counselor?
1. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment to avoid waiting for service. An
appointment can be made at 435-884-4510 with Mrs. Walters.
2. The counseling office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on most days.
3. Students are encouraged to come and see their counselor before or after school or during
their lunchtime.
4. During the school day, students will need a hall pass (permission from their teacher) to
come and see the counselor.
What is the purpose of a PCCR conference?
1. College and Career Ready conferences provide students, parents, and counselors an
opportunity to discuss the student's goals for future success.
2. Individual and small group conferences are held to identify strengths and celebrate the
student.
3. Academic assessments, career interest inventories, high school graduation requirements,
and college entrance requirements are often discussed in these important conferences.

How can I get help in an academic subject?
1. The first thing you should always do is talk to the teacher either before or after school.
They can also be reached by email.
2. 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.
3. The counseling office has ideas on study techniques, planners, and organizational skills as
well as information about after school tutoring.

As a student, what can I do to be successful in school?
1. 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.
2. Use your planner to keep track of assignments and due dates. Have a study plan at home
with the following guidelines:
3. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed by phones, family activities, TV, or other
distractions.
4. Plan on studying at least an hour each night.
5. Remember to not only do the written homework, but also complete reading assignments.
6. Review notes from lectures in your classes.
7. Take care of your health by getting enough sleep (9-10 Hours), participating in physical
activity, eating good foods, and staying connected to friends, your parents, and school staff.
8. Be sure to communicate any physical, mental, or emotional health concerns with a trusted
adult.
9. Take care of your personal hygiene by showering, wearing deodorant, and clean clothing
each day.
What is the class change policy?
1. 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.)
2. 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.
3. Counselors and administration determine appropriateness of class change referring to
reason, class size, and schedule disruption. (Priority goes to credit first, then required classes.)
4. Students will be informed as to whether or not the class change was approved or denied.
5. If the request if for a Core (history, language arts, math, science, homeroom) Class change,
parents must schedule a meeting with the principal, counselor and their student's Core Class
teachers to discuss the student's needs, classroom behaviors, academic performance and
appropriate recommendations for success.
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) 884-4510. Accessing your student's grades
and attendance on a daily or weekly basis is an excellent way to track their progress. Contact Mrs.
Caldwell for more information on attendance daily or weekly trackers and progress.
What are the requirements to complete junior high?
7TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts 7 (1.5)
Math 7 (2.0)
Integrated Science 7 (1.5)
College and Career Awareness (1.5)
Utah Studies (.5)
Physical Education (.5)
Keyboarding (.5)
Elective (2.0)
TOTAL = 10 credits
8TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts 8 (1.5)
Math 8 (2.0)
Integrated Science (1.5)
U.S. History (1.0)
Personal Health (.5)
Digital Literacy (.5)
Intermediate Fitness/Team Sports (.5)
Elective (2.5)
TOTAL = 10.0 credits

TCSD Pathways

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.   

• Grantsville Child & Family Counseling Services, 225 East Main Street, Ste M, Grantsville, UT: 435-840-4209
• Bear's Ears Child and Family Therapy, 22 West Vine Street, Tooele, UT: 435-830-7763
• Hales Counseling Center, 36 North Main Street #12, Tooele, UT: 435-243-5760
• Healing Heart Center for Meaningful Change, 300 South Main Street, Ste 300, Tooele, UT: 435-849-0598
• Messick Family counseling, 66 West Vine Street #1, Tooele, UT: 435-503-5350
• Pebble Creek Counseling Center, 494 East 2400 North, Ste B, Tooele, UT: 435-249-0321, cell: 435-224-2399
• Silverado Counseling Services, PO Box 521207, Salt Lake City, UT: 801-983-5540
• Sunset Counseling Services, Evan Kenison, 2356 North 400 East, Ste 202, Tooele, UT: 435-850-2547
• Aspen Ridge Counseling, 2880 West 4700 South, G#1, West Valley City, UT: 801-990-4300
• Valley Behavioral Health, 100 South 1000 West, Tooele, UT: 435-843-3520, Emergency or after hours crisis intervention: 435-882-5600
• 24 hour Crisis hotline: 801-587-3000
• Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Phone: (435)833-7350.
• Tooele County Health Department: 151 North Main Street Tooele, UT.  Phone (438)843-2300.

SafeUT
CRISIS & TIPLINE SERVICES

Dear Parent/Guardians and Students:  
We would like to explain more about the SafeUT Crisis & Tipline Services for all students in the state of Utah. SafeUT is a tool designed to provide confidential two-way communication with SafeUT crisis counselors or school staff through the SafeUT Mobile App, text number (coming soon) or Web.   SafeUT Services are provided through the University of Utah's Crisis Center at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) and all interactions are handled by licensed clinicians as part of their comprehensive crisis response services. Students who call or start a crisis chat or text through the mobile app or web will connect directly to a UNI crisis counselor at the UNI CrisisLine.   The UNI CrisisLine provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to anyone in any type of crisis. Students can also use the SafeUT phone app or website to send non-crisis tips to school officials regarding topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, gang activity, drug & alcohol activity, and more. All tips are completley anonymous.
SafeUT helps to provide students with a safe and secure school environment and provides our school administration with the communication and management tools needed to help and manage on-campus situations. 
Students will receive training on how to use the SafeUT Crisis & Tipline Services by their school administrators. The SafeUT Mobile App is available in the Apple and Google Play stores. Search "P3 Tips" and select "SafeUT".

Key Features of SafeUT The SafeUT program and app help youth stay healthy and safe in schools by providing high-quality, confidential counseling services. The app’s key features include:

• Confidential and password protected services
• Real-time, two-way communication with SafeUT crisis counselors available 24/7
• Tips can be submitted with picture and/or video
• Mobile app works with Apple & Android devices

  SafeUT’s Crisis Services Safe UT answers crisis calls, texts, and chats – about yourself or someone else – 24/7.   These free services are confidential. Our counseling topics include:

• Depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue 
• Suicide prevention
• Loss and grief
• Bullying and cyberbullying
• Drug and alcohol problems
• Self-harm
• Relationship difficulties
• Any life challenge

The Toolkit contains information on:
College Readiness
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Career Literacy
Supporting your Child

  If possible, before coming into the school to register click on the student registration link above. This will allow you to begin to register your student with the district. (This will make the process quicker when you come to the school.)     Registering Students New to the Tooele County School District   Definition of a New Student is: A student who is not currently enrolled at any school in Tooele County School District. If you are a new student to the TCSD who will be attending Grantsville Jr High, you will need to bring the following information with you to complete the registration process for your student: (Copies can be made at the school)

1. Birth Certificate 
2. Immunizations record 
3. Proof of residency
4. School records (if you have them)
5. IEP or 504 (If your student has one)
6. Parent's picture ID
7. If you are not the parent, but are the guardian please provide the proper legal documentation. 
8. Two emergency contacts

Scholarships for Post Secondary Training

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

January

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Students should describe what they dream about in 250 words or less for a chance to earn a $1,500 dollar scholarship. Applicants can describe an actual unconscious phantasm or the aspirations and hopes of their daydreams.

Utah 4-H

Utah 4-H offers a variety of scholarships to 4-H members to help offset the cost of attending Utah State University. Check out their website for more information.

http://utah4h.org/projects/leadership/scholarships/

ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship

Available to: U.S. and Canada residents, ages 13-19
Details: The American Backflow Prevention Association offers a $1,000 scholarship each year to the winner of their essay contest. Writing prompts typically address clean drinking water initiatives and strategies. Essays should be 700-1,200 words, and winners are free to use the scholarship for any type of advanced education.

DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition is sponsored by the DuPont Center for Collaborative Research & Education in cooperation with General Learning Communications. The competition is open to US and Canadian students in grades 7-12 inclusive. The competition involves writing a 700 to 1,000 word essay about a scientific or technological development, event, or theory chosen by the student. Topic areas include chemical sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences and space technology. There are two divisions: grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Within each division there is one first place prize of a $5,000 US Savings Bond, one second place prize of a $3,000 US Savings Bond, one third place prize of a $2,000 US Savings Bond, and several honorable mention prizes of a $200 US Savings Bond. The first through third place winners also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Space Center Houston with a parent and the sponsoring Science and English teachers. The deadline is in mid-January. For more information, call 1-847-205-3000 or write to The DuPont Challenge, Science Essay Awards Program, c/o General Learning Communications, 900 Skokie Blvd., Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062-4028.

National Spelling Bee
The National Spelling Bee is sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company. It is open to students in grades 1-8 as of their school finals (February 1) and who are under age 16 as of the date of the national finals (June 1). The champion wins a total of $28,000 in cash prizes and scholarships. The second place finisher wins a cash prize of $6,000, the third place finisher receives $3,500, the fourth place finisher receives $2,000, the fifth place finisher receives $1,250, the sixth place finisher receives $1,000, and the seventh place finisher receives $750. There are also assorted other prizes ranging from $50 to $600 for students who are eliminated in earlier rounds. For more information, call 1-513-977-3040, fax 1-513-977-3800, or send email to bee@scripps.com

February

Sweet and Simple Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: One student will earn a $1,500 scholarship for describing a simple yet meaningful gift they received and why it meant so much to them in 250 words or less.

American Morgan Horse Institute Graywood Youth Horsemanship Grant
The American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) sponsors the Graywood Youth Horsemanship Grant for members of the Morgan youth club or American Morgan Horse Association, ages 13 to 21. One or two grants are awarded each year. The grant is used to cover costs of study of horse care, breeding, management, training and riding of Morgan horses. See the application for additional details. The deadline is February 1. For more information, send email to amhioffice@aol.com

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Available to: Anyone under the age of 18
Details: The Davidson Institute offers this prestigious scholarship for anyone under the age of 18 who completes a significant piece of work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy or an “Outside the Box” category. Honorees win a trip to Washington D.C. and can earn scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Action for Nature Eco Hero Awards

Available to: Students ages 8-16
Details: This nonprofit awards cash prizes to young activists who carry out extraordinary projects to produce a positive environmental impact. Ongoing projects and/or 2+ year-long projects are preferred in the judging process. They also consider initiative, originality, difficulty, impact, and other factors.

Action For Nature Eco-Hero Award
Action for Nature sponsors the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize youth aged 8 to 16 who have completed environmental projects focused on environmental advocacy, environmental health, research or protection of the natural world. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded. The deadline is February 28. For more information, call 1-415-421-2640, fax 1-415-922-5717, write to Action For Nature, 2269 Chestnut Street, #263, San Francisco, CA 94123, or send email to awards@actionfornature.org

Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards
The Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards are open to teams of students in grades 6-8. The competition focuses on using science and technology to solve real-world community problems. Each member of the winning teams receives a $2,000 US Savings Bond. Winners also receive a trip to the National Championship Week at Walt Disney World. The competition is sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation in cooperation with the National Science Foundation. The deadline is the second Monday in February. For more information, call 1-800-291-6020, write to Christopher Columbus Awards, 105 Terry Drive, Suite 120, Newtown, PA 18940-3425, or send email to success@edumedia.com

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards
The Toshiba ExploraVision Awards is a competition for teams of 2-4 US and Canadian students in grades K-12. The goal of the competition is to encourage students to explora a vision of a future technology. The teams research a technology or device and project how it might change in the future. They identify necessary breakthroughs to enable the development of the technology and discuss the positive and negative impact of the technology on society. There are four divisions: grades K-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, and grades 10-12. Within each division, there is one first prize and one second prize. The first prize consists of a $10,000 US Savings Bond for each student on the winning team. The second prize consists of a $5,000 US Savings Bond for each student on the winning team. ExploraVision is sponsored by Toshiba and National Science Teachers of America. Materials are available starting in September. The deadline is February 1. For more information, call 1-800-EXPLOR9 (1-800-397-5679), write to ExploraVision, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000, or send email to exploravision@nsta.org

West Point Bridge Design Contest
The West Point Bridge Design Contest is open to US students age 13 through grade 12 at the time of registration. Students compete individually (team of one) or in teams of two members. This engineering competition involves designing truss bridges. Each member of the first-place team receives a $10,000 scholarship. Each member of the five finalist teams wins a notebook computer. Registration opens in early January and ends on February 28. The final round is held in April.

March

UHEAA 

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) is proud to announce its third annual scholarship contest for 8th - 11th graders. The goal of this scholarship contest is to help middle school and high school students become familiar with the scholarship application process earlier in their school career and proactively understand and prepare for their future college costs. In Spring 2020, UHEAA will award one $500 scholarship to an 8th grade winner, one $500 scholarship to a 9th grade winner, one $750 scholarship to a 10th grade winner, and one $750 scholarship to an 11th grade winner. Application opens March 1, 2020. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM MST. CompleteScholarships.org

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Program

Each year, Kohl’s provides several prizes and scholarships to students (ages 6 through 18) who have volunteered within the past year. One winner at each store receives a $50 gift card and advances to the regional level, where he/she competes for a $1,000 scholarship. Ten regional winners will be selected to receive an additional $10,000 national award. Deadline: March 15.

Superpower Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Every kid can answer this question in two seconds: Which superhero or villain would you like to trade places with for a day and why? The winning answer earns one student a $2,500 scholarship.

Gedenk Award Tolerance

Available to: Students in grades 7-12
Details: The Gedenk Movement awards a $1,000 scholarship to three writers and three artists for tolerance-themed creations. Applicants are encouraged to reflect upon world genocides as well as the student’s individual role in cultivating a more tolerant society.

National High School Oratorical Contest
The National High School Oratorical Contest is sponsored by the American Legion. It is open to US students in junior high school or high school (grades 7-12) who are under age 20 as of the date of the national contest. State contests are held no later than mid-March, and the national contest finals are held in April. The American Legion pays for the travel and lodging expenses of the state winners and their chaperones. The first place winner receives an $18,000 scholarship. The second place winner receives a $16,000 scholarship. The third place winner receives a $14,000 scholarship. Each state winner who participates in the first round of the national contest receives a $1,500 scholarship. For more information, call 1-317-630-1249, write to National Americanism and Children & Youth Division, The American Legion National Headquarters, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206, or send email to acy@legion.org

Neiman Marcus Awards for Jewelry and Fashion

Available to: Students in grades 7-12
Details: Neiman Marcus Partners with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to provide $1,000 scholarships to students with outstanding achievements in fashion or jewelry. One scholarship is available in each of the two categories annually.

NewsCurrents Student Editorial Cartoon Contest
The NewsCurrents Student Editorial Cartoon Contest is sponsored by Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. and is open to students in grades K-12. There are three divisions: grades K-6, 7-9 and 10-12. First, second and third place winners in each division receive US Savings Bonds. The deadline is March 1 (postmark). For more information, call 1-800-356-2303 or write to NewsCurrents Cartoon Contest, PO Box 52, Madison, WI 53701.

Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition
The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition is open to students in grades 7-12. Entries from home-schooled students are not accepted. The six winning haiku received $50.

Doodle-4Google

Any student in elementary, middle, or high school may submit their artwork for consideration. Students simply need to take the Google name and turn it into something creative that reflects this year’s theme. National finalists will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship and his/her school will also receive a $50,000 technology grant. Deadline: March (TBA).

Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program is open to girls age 12 to 18 who demonstrate entrepreneurship and make a difference in their schools and communities. The first prize winner receives is $10,000, the second prize winner receives $5,000, the third prize winner receives $3,000, and the 12 finalists receive $1,000 each. The award program is sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. 

Davidson Fellows
Davidson Fellowships are awarded by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development to US students under age 18 who have completed a significant piece of work in the fields of Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box. The significant piece of work should have the potential to benefit society. The focus of the program is on gifted and talented students. There is no minimum age for eligibility. Four $50,000 scholarships, seven $25,000 scholarships, and five $10,000 scholarships are awarded each year. The deadline is March 31 (receipt); there are earlier deadlines for some forms. For more information, write to The Davidson Institute for Talent Development, Attn: Davidson Fellows Coordinators, 9665 Gateway Drive, Suite B, Reno, NV 89521 or send email to davidsonfellows@ditd.org

Dick Blick Linoleum Block Print Contest
Dick Blick sponsors an annual contest for block prints made from linoleum. There are three divisions: grades 4-6, grades 7-9, and grades 10-12. Within each division there is one first prize of $400, one second prize of $250, one third prize of $150, and two honorable mentions of $50. The prizes are in the form of art materials chosen by the winner's teacher from Dick Blick's catalog for use in the winner's art class. For more information, call 1-800-828-4548, fax 1-800-621-8293, write to Artsonia, ATTN: Linoleum Contest, 3166 North Lincoln Avenue, Suite 416, Chicago, IL 60657, or send email to info@dickblick.com

Young Naturalist Awards
The Young Naturalist Awards is a research-based science essay contest open to US and Canadian students in grades 7-12. It is sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History and the Chase Manhattan Foundation. Two scholarships are awarded to the winning essays at each grade level. The 7th grade winners receive $500. The 8th grade winners receive $750. The 9th grade winners receive $1,000. The 10th grade winners receive $1,500. The 11th grade winners receive $2,000. The 12th grade winners receive $2,500. Award winners and their family members also receive travel and lodging to attend the awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in the spring. There are also 36 finalists who receive a cash award of $50 and a certificate. For more information, call 1-212-496-3498, write to Young Naturalist Awards Administrator, National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192 or send email to yna@amnh.org

April

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Available to: U.S. and Canada residents ages 8-18
Details: The Barron Prize honors young individuals who help other people and our planet through exceptional acts of service. Applicants should demonstrate generosity, tenacity, unselfishness, and an inspiring positive effect on the world around them. Fifteen winners receive a $5,000 scholarship toward their higher education or service project.

SteupUp to College Costs

StepUp is proud to announce our brand new scholarship contest, StepUp to College Costs. We are offering two $500 scholarships to 8th and 9th graders and two $500 scholarships to 10th and 11th graders. Rules, requirements, and applications can be found below. 

All About Education Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Students have a chance to earn a $3,000 scholarship for simply describing why the money would make a big difference for them in 250 words or less.

Cooke Young Scholars Program

Available to: Students in grades 7-12
Details: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation helps high-ability students with financial need realize their academic potential. If selected, Young Scholars receive a personal academic counselor, funding for academic enrichment programs, internship and study abroad opportunities, and academic materials including books and technology. JKCF says 100% of their young scholars enroll in a four-year college or university after high school.

National History Day Contest
The National History Day Contest is open to students in grades 6-12 in the junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12) divisions. The projects relate to a specific historical topic or theme. There are seven categories, including individual papers, individual exhibits, group exhibits, individual performance, group performance, individual documentary, and group documentation. Within each category, the first place winner receives $1,000, the second place winner receives $500, and the third place winner receives $250.

May

Fifth Month Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Applicants should write a letter to the number five explaining just why five is so important in 250 words or less. Both serious and humorous entries are encouraged. The winner will receive a $1,500

The Healers Trilogy Contest

Students in grades 6 through 12 may submit a billboard, video, speech, essay, poem, song, or commercial based on Donna Labermeier’s book, The Healers, which is free to contestants. There are six scholarships, ranging in value from $500 to $2,500 each.

June

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Student Challenge

Available to: Students in grades 6-12
Details: Bow Seat wants to inspire young students to #BeTheChange by creating an original piece of writing, visual art, or video that addresses ocean pollution. Middle school students can win scholarships ranging from $100 to $1,000. High school student prizes range from $250 to $1,500.

Do-Over Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Students can win a $1,500 scholarship by writing the best answer to this prompt in 250 words or less: If you could get one ‘do-over’ in life, what would it be and why?

Courage in Student Journalism Awards

Middle school and high school students who have exercised their First Amendment rights, despite difficulty or resistance, may be eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship through this contest sponsored by the Student Press Law Center, the Center for Scholastic Journalism at Kent State University, and the National Scholastic Press Association.

National Marbles Tournament Scholarships
The annual National Marbles Tournament awards $5,000 in scholarships to mibsters (marble shooters) aged 8 to 14. The tournament is held in June each year. The children crowned King and Queen of Marbles each receive a $2,000 scholarship. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the boy and girl who win the sportsmanship award. For more information, write to National Marbles Tournament, 811 Roeth Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502.

July

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

Available to: Students 13 and up
Details: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, Unigo awards one student a $1,500 scholarship for answering one simple question in 250 words or less: If you were a flavor of ice cream, which would you be and why?

IP Video Contest

Available to: Americans over the age of 13
Details: This contest judges applicants in three categories: ages 13-15, ages 16-18, and ages 19 and up. Students should create an original, 60-second video about the importance of the patent system for a chance to win $5,000, a trip to the Capitol, and a chance to meet members of Congress.

August

ARTBA Student Video Contest

Available to: Students from Kindergarten to Graduate School
Details: The American Road & Transportation Builders Association invites students to create a 2-4 minute video on one of their four transportation and safety topics. Each category is judged separately, and students in grades K-12 are judged separately from college students. Each winner will receive $500.

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: These guys don’t care about your GPA or sports stats, just make them laugh! Submit a true or fictional account of a hilarious incident in 250 words or less for a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship.

September

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Available to: Students ages 13 and up. Grades 7-12

https://www.artandwriting.org

Shout It Out Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Applicants can win a $1,500 scholarship for detailing what they would say if they could speak to the whole world at once in 250 words or less.

Red Vines Drawing Contest
Sponsored by the American Licorice Company, the Red Vines Drawing Contest is open to children in three age groups (as of May 1): kids (ages 6-12), teens (ages 13-18) and adult (ages 19+). In each age group and entry format there is one first prize winner of a $2,500 scholarship, one second prize of $250 and one third prize of $100. Entries (one per person) consist of an original work of art that features the Red Vines logo. Winners will be selected on the basis of creativity and relevance to the Red Vines brand candy. For more information, visit the web site or write to American Licorice Co., 2796 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend, OR 97701.

October

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: All those zombie movies, books, and video games just might pay off! Applicants should describe their plan for survival, including where they’d hide and the top five items they’d pack, once everyone in their school inevitably turns into zombies.

VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

Available to: Students in grades 6-8, including homeschool students
Details: Applicants submit 300-400 word essays on a patriotic theme chosen by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander in Chief. The winner receives $5,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. State winners receive $500+.

Youth Service America
Youth Service America offers the State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants to US children age 5-25 to implement service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day in April. One hundred $1,000 grants will be awarded. The application deadline is in mid-October. For more information, send email to GoodNeighbor@ysa.org.

November

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Available to: Students in grades 5-12
Details: Prudential awards students exclusively based on volunteer community service. Judging criteria includes initiative, effort, impact, and personal growth. State Honorees receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. where selected National Honorees receive an additional $5,000, plus $5,000 for the non-profit of their choice. Grades 5-8 are judged separately from grades 9-12.

Education Matters Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Applicants can earn a $5,000 scholarship for writing the best answer to this poignant question: What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?

Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest

Each fall, Jif™ sponsors a cooking contest for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Students must creative a main dish, side item, appetizer, or dessert using peanut butter as one of the ingredients. The contest typically opens in late August, so students can start working on their recipes now. One lucky winner will receive a $25,000 scholarship and four runners-up will each receive $4,000 for college. Deadline: November (TBA).

Patriot's Pen
Patriot's Pen is an essay writing contest (patriotic theme) sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). It is open to US students in grades 6-8. More than 115,000 students enter the contest each year. The first place winner receives a $10,000 US Savings Bond. The 28 top national winners receive US Savings Bonds of $1,000 to $10,000. Entries are submitted through local VFW Posts. The contest is also known as the VFW Youth Essay Contest. For more information, call 1-816-968-1117.

Team America Rocketry Challenge
Team America Rocketry Challenge is a national model rocket competition open to US junior high school and high school students (grades 7-12). It is sponsored by AIA and the National Association of Rocketry. The top 100 teams compete for $60,000 in scholarships.  For more information, send email to rocketcontest@aia-aerospace.org

December

NSTA Angela Award

Available to: Female students in grades 6-8, including homeschool students
Details: The National Science Teachers Association awards a $1,000 savings bond to a female student with an extraordinary commitment to STEM education annually. Applicants should recruit a letter of nomination and two letters of support, plus write a two-page essay detailing their connection to science education and future aspirations in STEM.

Doodle for Google Scholarship

Available to: All K-12 students, including homeschool students.
Details: Google chooses a new theme every year and invites students to create a doodle featuring their logo. The winning doodle is featured on Google’s homepage and entitles the artist to a $30,000 scholarship, a $50,000 technology award for the student’s school ($5,000 if homeschooled), a trip to Google, a Chromebook, and an Android tablet. Finalists receive smaller scholarships and tech prizes.

Letters About Literature
Letters About Literature is a national reading/writing contest sponsored by the Center for the Book in the US Library of Congress in partnership with Target Stores. The contest is open to US students in grades 4-12. Entries consist of a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre, explaining how the author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: grades 4-6 (100-250 words), grades 7-8 (250-500 words), and grades 9-12 (500-750 words). Two winners are selected from each level and awarded a $500 gift card from Target. State winners are announced in March and national winners in April. For more information, send email to lettersaboutlit@epix.net

MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a national math competition for middle school students (grades 6-8). Individuals and teams of four mathletes from each school compete on a local, state and national level. All 228 national competitors and their coaches receive all-expense-paid trips to the MATHCOUNTS National Competition. The national champion receives the $8,000 Donald G. Weinert Scholarship. The second place individual winner receives a $6,000 college scholarship. The third and fourth place winners (countdown round semi-finalists) receive $4,000 scholarships. The masters round champion receives a $2,000 scholarship. The written round winner receives a $8,000 scholarship and the written round runner-up receives a $6,000 scholarship. The members of the first place team each receive a $2,000 scholarship. Additional prizes include trips to US Space Camp, notebook computers, PDAs, and TI calculators. The registration deadline is in early December. Local and chapter competitions take place in February, state competitions in March, and the national competition in May. For more information, call 1-703-684-2828, fax 1-703-836-4875, write to MATHCOUNTS Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to info@mathcounts.org

National Geography Bee
The National Geography Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. It is open to US students in grades 4-8 who are age 15 or younger by the date of the national competition. The National Geography Bee is a three stage competition, starting at the school level (competitions from mid-November through mid-January), followed by state competitions in April and the national competition in May. The ten finalists compete for college scholarships. The first place winner receives a $25,000 scholarship, the second place winner a $15,000 scholarship, and the third place winner a $10,000 scholarship. (There is a $50 school registration fee.) For more information, call 1-202-828-6659 or write to National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society, 1145 17th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20036-4688.

Unigo $10K Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Students should answer this prompt Twitter-style (140 characters or less) for a chance to earn a $10,000 scholarship: Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?

 Top Ten List Scholarship

Available to: Students ages 13 and up
Details: Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, this scholarship asks students to simply name the top 10 reasons they should get this $1,500 scholarship. Applicants can get creative, be silly, or choose perfectly serious reasons.