Counseling

Jaguar CCR Pathway

2026-2027 

Clarke N. Johnsen School Counseling Department

Information About Jaguar CCR Pathway:

What is the Jaguar CCR Pathway?

• It is an opportunity for students to create portfolio that will consists of 4 components to strengthen their skills set in these following areas: Academic Achievement, Career Readiness, College Readiness, and Leadership. 

What reward would students obtain for completing this pathway?

• Students who complete the Jaguar CCR Pathway will be awarded with a medallion and recognized at Clarke N. Johnsen. 
• Students will perform better in high school having strong goals that that want to attain in their future.
• Students will be better prepared when they transition to high school. 

When is the deadline for completing the Jaguar CCR Pathway?

• The deadline for completing the Jaguar CCR Pathway is by May 1^st.

Where does my student need to submit their Jaguar CCR Pathway?

• Students meet with their school counselor anytime before May 1^st to submit their Jaguar CCR Pathway portfolio. 

Jaguar CCR Pathway: Student Portfolio Format

Students have two options how they can submit their Jaguar CCR Pathway Portfolio.

1. Students can submit a Digital Portfolio. Students will need to share their Google Sheets with their school counselor by adding their e-mail address. 
2. Students can submit a Paper-Format Portfolio

Digital Format Portfolio Assembly Instructions:

To meet the portfolio requirements, students must complete the Core and Supplemental assignments for each component in their portfolio, which consists of the following: Leadership, Academic Achievements, Career Readiness, and College Readiness. Students are responsible to download and print the tracking sheet for this portfolio, click here: Portfolio Tracking Sheet.

The tracking sheet must contain a signature from their school counselor who is responsible for verifying that each of the components of the portfolio was completed. Parents cannot use their signature as verification. Students should also be sure to fill in their information at the bottom of the tracking sheet and include their personal signature.

The chart below provides the format of how we would students to format their digital portfolio. The following pages will explain what is required for each component. 

The deadline for the Jaguar CCR Pathway Portfolio is by May 1st . Students can submit their portfolio early during the school year to their school counselor. Students can visit their school counselor to have their Portfolio Tracking Sheet at any time, such as after they complete each component. 

Paper Format Portfolio Assembly Instructions:

To meet the portfolio requirements, students must complete the Core and Supplemental assignments for each component in their portfolio, which consists of the following: Leadership, Academic Achievements, Career Readiness, and College Readiness. Students are responsible to download and print the tracking sheet for this portfolio, click here: Portfolio Tracking Sheet.

The tracking sheet must contain a signature from their school counselor who is responsible for verifying that each of the components of the portfolio was completed. Parents cannot use their signature as verification. Students should also be sure to fill in their information at the bottom of the tracking sheet and include their personal signature.

Students who prefer to complete this portfolio via paper format are required to download and print the paper portfolio format, click here: Jaguar CCR Portfolio – Paper Format. Students who do not have access to a printer at home are able to utilize the school library or ask their school counselor to print this portfolio. 

The chart below provides the format of how we would students to format their paper portfolio. The following pages will explain what is required for each component. 

The deadline for the Jaguar CCR Pathway Portfolio is by May 1st . Students can submit their portfolio early during the school year to their school counselor. Students can visit their school counselor to have their Portfolio Tracking Sheet at any time, such as after they complete each component. 

Component #1: Academic Achievement

Instructions: 

1. Student is required to complete 1 Core Activity and 2 Supplemental Activities.
2. Click on the hyperlinked activities below to view instructions for each activity assignment.

Academic Achivement:

1 Core Activity and 2 Supplemental Activity Required:

Core Activity:

• Earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher at CNJ during 3^rd or 4^th term.

Supplemental Activities Options:

• Presentation / Skill Demonstration

• Writing Sample / Student Reflection

• Read a book of at least 100 pages and write a summary. 

• Tutor another student (4 hours)

• Other ( Needs to be approved by school counselor prior to starting service.)

Component #2: Leadership

Instructions:

1. Student is required to complete 1 Core Activity and 1 Supplemental Activity. 
2. Click on the hyperlinked activities below to view instructions for each activity assignment. 

Leadership:

1 Core Activity and 1 Supplemental Activity Required:

Core Activities Options:

• Be a leader/member in an organization, team or a club sponsored by CNJ or in your community.

• Service-Learning Project Participation ( 4hours)

Supplemental Activities Options:

• Religious Service Project
• Neighborhood Service Project
• Care Center Service / Hospital
• School
• Other (Needs to be approved by your school counselor prior to starting service.)

Component #3: Career Readiness

Instructions: 

1. Student is required to complete 2 Core Activities and 2 Supplemental Activities.
2. Click on the hyperlinked activities below to view instructions for each activity assignment.

Career Readiness:

2 Core Activities and 2 Supplemental Activities Requried

Core Activities Options:

• Interview someone in a career in which you are interested.
• Write a Resume
• Complete YouScience Snapshot Worksheet after doing 2 Brain Games on YouScience.

Supplemental Activities Options:

• Participate in Job Shadow (7^th Grade)

• Participate in Reality Town (8^th Grade)

• Punctuality or Attendance 

• Research one CTE Pathway from Deseret Peak High School

• Fill out a mock job application

Component #4: College Readiness

Instructions:

1. Student is required to complete 1 Core Activity and 2 Supplemental Activities.
2. Click on the hyperlinked activities below to view instructions for each activity assignment. 

College Readiness:

1 Core Activity Required

Core Activities Options:

• Interview a teacher about the college they attended. 

• Do research / report on a college of your choice

• Attend a College Tour In-Person or Virtual

2 Supplemental Activities Required

Supplemental Activities Options:

• Do a College Report
• Attend Parent/Teacher Conference
• Course Selection Request for Next Year
• Verification of CCR Attendance
• Talk to 10 teachers (Find out which college they attended.)

Jaguar CCR Pathway: Student Portfolio Samples

Students have two options how they can submit their Jaguar CCR Pathway Portfolio.

1. Digital Portfolio Sample

• Free PowerPoint Websites:
  • Google Slides
  • Canva
  • Slide Go

2. Paper-Format Portfolio Sample

Have Questions or Need Help?

Angelina Frisan

• School Counselor

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• afrisan@tooeleschools.org

Valynn Spafford 

• School Counselor
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• vspafford@tooeleschools.org

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Clarke N Johnsen School Counseling Department

Jaguar CCR Pathway Digital Portfolio

First and Last Name

Student Lunch #12345

Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High

Academic Achievement: Core Activity

Term: End of 2nd Term

GPA Reporting: 2.8 GPA

Date Counselor Signed-Off Portfolio Tracking Sheet: June 29, 2026

Academic Achievement: Supplemental Activity #1

Presentation / Skill Demonstration Activity

In my English class, I presented a book called Huckleberry Finn. This book is about a young boy who ventured off into their world on his own. I chose this topic because I was captivated by all the adventures this young boy went through. It is really difficult for a young boy to be in the world without any support from his parents. This young boy had to learn how to grow up fast, how to work hard, how to be responsible, and how to get along with other people that might not be nice to him. I learned the value of having a family and the support that it can bring into someone’s life. I appreciate the family that I live with and the support that they offer me. I concluded this presentation by asking my audience what adventures they have participated in and what they appreciated what their family does for them ….

Academic Achievement: Supplemental Activity #2

Writing Sample

As I sat in the brightly lit health science classroom, poring over colorful charts of food groups and nutrient labels, a whole new world of understanding unfolded. I had always grabbed snacks without much thought, but today’s lesson on food nutrition revealed how proteins build muscle, carbohydrates fuel energy, and vitamins like C and D strengthen immunity. I learned that a balanced plate isn’t just about taste—it’s about giving the body the right mix of macronutrients and micronutrients to thrive, while avoiding excess sugars and processed fats that could lead to fatigue or long-term health issues. Inspired by real-life examples of athletes and everyday people who transformed their energy levels through mindful eating, I began tracking their own meals, swapping soda for water and adding more leafy greens. What started as a simple school assignment quickly became a personal journey toward healthier choices, proving that knowledge about nutrition is one of the most empowering tools a person can gain.

Leadership: Core Activity

Service Learning Project Participation Activity

Name of Activity: Food Bank

Brief Description of Service Learning Activity: I am a member of the HOPE Squad. Our HOPE Squad at Clarke N. Johnsen went on a field trip to the Food Bank. I participated in helping the Food Bank bag foods into boxes for people in my local community who are in need of food. They review safety rules with us. We all had to wear hairnets and gloves when helping bag food into boxes. 

How did this activity benefit the community? This activity benefited the community by having available food for free for low-income people who qualify for this benefit. This opportunity allows for these people to receive the proper nutrition that they need for their bodies to stay healthy. 

Hours Dedicated to Project: 4 hours

When was this service learning project conducted? Saturday, June 14th. 

Leadership Supplemental Activity

Community Involvement/Service Project Documentation

Describe Service: Neighborhood Service Project

Describe Duties Performed During Service: I participated in my Neighborhood Service Project. As a neighborhood, we decided to help out the elderly that lives on our block by offering to help out with their yard work this summer. Every Saturday, I visited Mrs. Wilson and I helped her mow the front and back lawn, and water her flowers. This activity took me about 3 hours every weekend in the month of June. I completed a total of 12 hours of service, beyond what was required of for this assignment. 

Name of Adult, Sponsor, or Supervisor: Mrs. Wilson

Mrs Wilson E-mailed Counselor Verifying Service? - Mrs. Wilson said that she e-mailed my counselor on June 29, 2026. This is Mrs. Wilson’s phone phone in case my school counselor still needs to verify 425-111-2233

Career Readiness: Core Activity #1

Career Interview

Name of Person Interviewed: Mrs. Wilson

1. What is the title of your job? English Teacher
2. How long have you been working at this job? 4 years
3. 2-3 Reasons why you like your Job: Mrs. Wilson loves working with students at both elementary and secondary levels. Mrs. Wilson loves to read, this job gives her the opportunity to indulge in reading all the time. Mrs. Wilson has a passion to make sure that students learn how to read and write well before they go to college to make their experience better for them. 
4. What kind of training/school did you need to have this job? Mrs. Wilson needed to get her undergraduate degree to eligible to apply for a teaching license. To get an undergraduate degree, it requires going to college for at least 3-4 years. 
5. What are the work conditions like? Mrs. Wilson works in a school, she has her own classroom, she interacts with her students Monday-Friday, and she attends weekly faculty meetings with all the other teachers. 
6. Would you recommend this job to someone else? I would only recommend this job for people who have a passion for English and that love to work with students. Mrs. Wilson disclosed that working with students requires that a teacher have a lot of patience and understanding, and is able to teach in different ways to match the student’s learning style. 
7. Other Questions/Ideas: Mrs. Wilson encouraged people to get a master’s degree if they are going to pursue a career within Education,  or be dual-certified as a special education teacher, this will help the person earn a higher starting salary. Mrs. Wilson mentioned sometimes teachers have to work a second job when only having a bachelor’s degree. 

Career Readiness: Core Activity #2

This link here will redirect you to see my resume. 

Tip for Students Choosing Resume Core Activity:

Students are welcome to create their own resume template, as long as they meet the requirements having the appropriate categories from the link above. Students can find free resume templates on the following websites:

• Canva
• Microsoft Word - Free Customizable Resume Templates

Career Readiness: Supplemental Activity #1

Job Shadow Verification

For this Job Shadow activity, I worked at Monarch Dental, where my mother works. I had the opportunity to shadow Dental Assistants,  Dental Supervisors, and Dental Hygienist, and Dentists. Yes, I enjoyed having the opportunity to see what their jobs were like. I enjoyed more working behind the desk where Dental Assistants and Dental Supervisors worked. I had fun observing how they x-ray patients when they came in for their visit. No, I do not think I want to learn more or pursue a career within the Dental field for my future career. I do not think I would have the passion work with people mouth and teeths. I would not have the heart to inject a person’s mouth to numb them when they need a dental work for a tooth cavity or a root canal, I can tell the patients have expressions of pain on their faces and the discomfort it causes at first, even though it the numbing works after the medicine gets injected.

Date Parent E-mailed School Counselor Verification of Activity: June 29, 2026. Parent’s e-mail in case school counselor cannot find parent’s e-mail: studentmommy@gmail.com 

Career Readiness: Supplemental Activity #2

CTE Pathway - Deseret Peak High School

Name of Pathway Chosen: Early Childhood

Classes Listed Under Pathway: Foods, Child Development, Early Childhood 1-2, and Early Childhood 3-4.

Fact Learned from CTE Website: Students who are CTE Concentrators have a graduation rate of 96.6% which is high! This shows that students who complete a CTE pathway are highly likely to graduate from high school and better prepared for college and careers. 

College Readiness: Core Activity

Teacher Interview

Name of Teacher Interviewed: Mrs. Wilson

1. What college did you attend? Mrs. Wilson attended Westminster University for her undergraduate degree, and then went to  University of Utah for her master’s degree. 
2. How many years did you attend there? Mrs. Wilson attended Westminster University for 4 years, and the University of Utah for 2 years. 
3. What was your degree? Mrs. Wilson double majored in English and Secondary Education at Westminster University for her undergraduate degree. Mrs. Wilson majored in Education Leadership for her master’s degree. 
4. Would you recommend this college to others? Mrs. Wilson loved her college experience at Westminster University and the University of Utah, and recommends for students to attend there. Mrs. Wilson had great teachers and great friends that made her experiences wonderful.  This assignment continues on Slide #10.

5. What did you like best about this college? Mrs. Wilson participated in college abroad programs that the college offered for students. 

6. What type of scholarships did they apply for? Mrs. Wilson applied for TEACH grants that was available for students pursuing education majors. 

7. What study tips do you recommend for students? Mrs. Wilson recommended for students not to procrastinate on completing their homework assignments, she encouraged students to start the assignment the day it was given, and work on it a little bit everyday to make sure that the assignment is completed by the deadline. 

8. One Interesting Fact: Mrs. Wilson almost changed her major in college! There was one semester that where she has having a difficult time, and almost did not want to do school anymore, and she had a good friend that helped her out with her problem, and she was able to stay focused and finish her schooling. 

College Readiness: Supplemental Activity #1

Parent Teacher Conference

Date of Parent Teacher Conference Attended: June 29, 2026

Name of Class: Mathematics 7

Name of Teacher: Mr. Wilson

3 Things I Learned: I learned that I am really strong with my algebra equations. I learned that I need to sometimes remember to double check my work, because sometimes there is just a tiny miscalculation in one of the steps that impacts the final answer. I learned that Mr. Wilson is willing to tutor me after school if I need help.

Date Verification E-mail Sent to Counselor: June 29, 2026

Who e-mailed your school counselor? My mother, here’s her e-mail address if you cannot find her e-mail: studentmonmy@gmail.com 

College Readiness: Supplemental Activity #2

Course Selection Request Form for Next Year!

Date of student’s visit to School Counselor to verify if Course Selection Request was received: June 29, 2026

Date student asked school counselor to sign Portfolio Tracking Sheet: June 29, 2026

Supplemental Materials - Optional Slide

If a student completed additional activities or has additional supporting documents for their component activities, please include them on this slide.

Conclusion

Completing the Jaguar CCR Pathway, I have learned a lot about myself and others. The Jaguar CCR Pathway helped me engaged in service opportunities, where I got to learn the value of service, which also gave me an opportunity to start building my resume. This pathway helped me get to know my teachers better as I chosen some activities where I was able to interview them and learn more about them and what wisdom and advice they have to offer students for their future. From assembling this portfolio, I have benefited growing personally and professionally. I gained experience working in a dental office. I have a stronger idea of what classes and CTE Pathways I want to pursue in high school. I will probably purse a CTE Pathway in Marketing to learn much about advertisement, editing software, and communication skills as I can. I have a better idea of what I might want to major in college and pursue for a career. I am passionate about my future college plans. I am planning on applying to Utah State University and Utah Tech University, and maybe several other colleges as I explore more in the future. I am looking forward to attaining my future career goal in Public Relations. I am interested in promoting products and business ideas towards other businesses for them to collaborate and work together, and have products available that would benefit people. 

Do Not Forget!

Students must remember the following:

• Share your Google Sheets with your school counselor by adding their e-mail address. 
• Whenever you have completed a component, or when you are ready for your school counselor to view your portfolio, visit with your school counselor to get your Portfolio Tracking Sheet signed off for that component or the entire portfolio if it is completed. 

Thank you!