Graduation Planning

2021 CHS Graduation Countdown

Graduation is such an exciting time! Truly a highlight of your high school experience.

Students are only allowed approved "bling" at graduation. This includes Academic Honors, CTE Career Pathways, Falcon Pathways, or a Seal of Biliteracy medallions/pins to recognize your efforts. Check out all the great information below to plan for the best graduation experience for you and your loved ones.

Graduation Requirements

Clearfield High School requires students to earn 27 total credits in the following categories to graduate. Please visit the Course Requests page for more information about available courses in each category.

Track your graduation status by checking myDSD (click academics-reports-graduation summary).

Accessing and understanding your Graduation Summary

Category/Subject	Credits (Year long is 1.0 credit, Semester long is .5 credits)
English	4.0 credits *Course(s) each academic year (9, 10, 11, and 12)
Math	3.0 credits *Math I, II, and 3rd year math
Science	3.0 credits Two foundation science courses One additional science
Social Studies	2.5 credits Geography .5 World History 1.0 *US History 1.0
US Government & Citizenship	.5 credits Civics test
Physical Education	1.5 credits .5 Fit for Life REQUIRED 1.0 Additional PE credit
Health	.5 credits
Fine Arts	1.5 credits
Career and Technical Education	1.0 credits
Digital Studies	.5 credits USBE Approved Digital Studies courses
General Financial Literacy	.5 credits
Elective Courses	8.5 credits

*Students who do not meet the 27 credit graduation requirements at CHS may be eligible to earn a 24 credit diploma through Davis School District. Students earning a 24 credit diploma will NOT be able to walk at graduation. See your counselor for more details.

Cap and Gown

Scholarship Reporting & Recognition

The Senior Award Ceremony is scheduled for May 21st. This is a FRIDAY. Invitations will be sent out by the counseling center. If you receive an invitation, you should be in attendance. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come and celebrate their seniors. Students should be in best dress.

Seniors with scholarships or awards need to complete the scholarship reporting form before April 30th to be included in this special event. The reporting form can also be located in CANVAS (CHS Counseling - 12th graders).

Academic Honors

Clearfield High School uses Latin Academic Honors at graduation. These academic honors are determined using the current year WSU Freshman Student Scholarship Index Chart which combines ACT score and GPA.

Summa Cum Laude: Presidential Scholarship Level
Magna Cum Laude: Trustees Scholarship Level
Cum Laude: Deans Scholarship Level OR 3.9 or above cumulative GPA

Students receiving these honors will be noted in the graduation program and have the honor printed on their diploma. One of the commencement speakers will be selected from the graduates earning Summa Cum Laude designation. Each student earning Latin Academic Honors designation will receive an academic honor medallion with a ribbon to which pins can be attached for pathway completions, cultural, club, and/or other approved organizational affiliations.

CTE Career Pathways

CTE Career Pathways show students a DIRECT connection between high school courses and opportunities in various career and technical careers. Earn recognition at graduation by concentrating in or completing a pathway of your choice.

For more information about CTE Career Pathways, visit the CTE Career Pathways website or talk to our CTE Coordinator and/or secretary.

APPLICATION for CTE Career Pathway. DUE April 16th.

Falcon Pathways

In addition to CTE Career Pathways, students may earn graduation recognition in the following Falcon Pathways (click on the Art or Letters & Science links for available courses and requirements):

Art
- Band
- Choir
- Drama & Theatre
- Orchestra
- Technical Theatre
- Visual Art
Letters & Science
- Advanced Academic Studies
- English & Communications
- Math & Science
- Social Studies & Political Sciences

Students choose a Falcon Pathway based on individual interests which provides them with a "roadmap" of courses to choose from during their high school years. Falcon Pathways are not restrictive and students can choose one or multiple pathways to work towards.

Application for Falcon Pathways available March 26th. DUE April 15th.

Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to any Utah student who is proficient in English and one or more World Languages or the Indigenes Languages of Navajo or Ute. Once verified, a seal is added to a students transcript electronically as well as recognition on their diploma.

Please review the application and turn it into your counselor. DUE April 15th.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Many students use the STAMP exam to demonstrate proficiency in languages other than English. Test results are not available immediately, so please test as soon as possible. Students can schedule this exam through the following options:

CHS Testing with Mr. Yoder. Schedule a time by emailing him at jyoder@dsdmail.net
District testing center in Farmington. Schedule a time by contacting Jody Bregg at jbregg@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5305

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