Welcome to March Madness!! Here at Park Elementary, March Madness is less about the NCAA Championship or the 5th grade Book Bracket and more about focusing on College and Career Readiness (CCR). Research shows that kids who decide in elementary school that they want to seek
higher education are far more likely to complete a degree through higher education. Whether it's a 1 year certification program through a technical college like MTech, a 2 yr associates degree or certification program or a bachelor's degree and beyond; students who start planning now are far
more likely to achieve that goal. Research also shows that those who complete some level of higher education get better jobs with higher pay. Throughout the month of March, we will focus on starting now to make College and Career goals. We will consider different career paths and related skills that students will need to develop in order to be successful on a chosen career path. We will focus on skills students already have that will help them to be College and Career ready! Additionally, each morning over announcements we will share a College Fun Fact. At the end of the month, students will have an opportunity to play their teachers in a College Fun Fact Trivia game during Mrs. J's grade level lessons in the Panther Den. Students took the win during our last teacher vs student battle. Can Park teachers make a comeback or will the students continue to reign supreme?!?
Here are some additional resources to help you and your student start making plans for College and Career Readiness. It's never too early to start planning!!
Keys to Success- explore colleges, careers, scholarships, how to attend college for undocumented students, build a resume, resources for help paying for college, concurrent enrollment and so much more.
CTE Pathways- students can start as early as middle school or jr high to get started on a CTE Pathway. This can result in more concurrent enrollment credit, high school graduation honors, work based learning opportunities and smoother transitions from education into the workforce. Utah Career and Technical Education at a Glance.
Utah's System of Higher Education- More information and resources on Utah's public colleges and universities.
Utah's Statewide On-Line Education Program (SOEP)- Provides high quality on-line learning options for students regardless of language, residence, family income, or special needs.
My529- Start saving now for college with special benefits and tax deductions.