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High School Transition 2014-15

High School Transition 2014-15. Vocabulary. Semester : 18 week classes Some classes are a semester/others are 2 semesters or 1 year. Credit: Points earned by passing classes Semester class= .5 credit Year long= 1 credit To graduate= 22 credits.

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High School Transition 2014-15

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  1. High School Transition 2014-15

  2. Vocabulary Semester: 18 week classes Some classes are a semester/others are 2 semesters or 1 year Credit: Points earned by passing classes Semester class= .5 credit Year long= 1 credit To graduate= 22 credits G.P.A. Grade Point Average: Points awarded for letter grades earned A = 4 C = 2 F = 0 B = 3 D= 1

  3. Cumulative GPA: Grade Point Average earned over each ensuing semester Requirement: Classes you must take in order to graduate Elective: Classes you choose to take College Entrance Requirements: Classes you must pass in order to be accepted into college/university Eligibility: Grade of C or better in order to play sports or participate in activities Academies: a school or area that provides instruction in a particular area.

  4. Honors Classes: Offered to 9th through 12th graders. .5 higher GPA point A = 4.5 AP Classes: Advanced Placement Offered to 11th and 12th graders. 1 higher GPA point A = 5.0 Class Rank: Your numerical placement according to your GPA ECAPP: Otherwise known as Advisory, 20 minutes "The Future will depend on what we do in the present" Mahatma Gandi

  5. Curriculum Area Map 9th 10th 11th 12th Credits 0-4.75 5-10.75 11-15.75 16-22 English 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Math 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Science 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Physical Education 1 Year Health * w/PE 1 Sem World History 1 Year U S History 1 Year Am. Gov/ Constitution 1 Sem Am Gov/ Economics 1 Sem Fine Arts or Voc Ed World Language Each class= .5 credit Graduation Requirement Per semester 22 credits

  6. Basic Requirements for SUSD Graduation and Entrance to Arizona State Universities Curriculum Graduation Requirements Required for admission to Universities English 4 4 Math 4 4 Lab Science 3 3 U.S. 1 1 World History/Geography 1 American Government .5 .5 American Economic Institutions .5 .5 Physical Education 1 Health .5 Fine Arts or Vocational Ed 1 1 (Must be Fine Arts) World Language 2 (must be same language) Electives 5.5 22

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  8. How do I determine my grade point average (GPA)? Your grade point average begins with the grades you earn at the end of your first semester. Your cumulative grade point average will include all of the grades earned at the end of each semester and for each year you have been in high school. Grade points are awarded as follows: Regular Honors AP Classes A = 4 points A = 4.5 A = 5 B = 3 points B = 3.5 B = 4 C= 2 points C = 2.5 C = 3 D = 1 point D = 1.5 D = 2 F = 0 F = 0 F = 0

  9. So let’s do the math. If your grades looked like this at the end of the first semester… Algebra - B _______ P.E. - F _______ English - A _______ Spanish - B _______ Biology - C _______ Computers - C _______ Add total grade points and divide by the number of classes 14 / 6 = 2.3 What would your grade point average be? 2.3 Are you eligible to participate in an extra curricular activity?

  10. Check your understanding 1. I need to take ____ years of English. 2. I need to take ____ years of math to be accepted to an Arizona state university. 3. In order to play sports I need a ___ grade or better. 4. If I receive a B in Honors English that equates to a ____ towards your GPA. 5. I need ___ credits to graduate from high school. 6. I will be able to select ___ elective (s) next year. 7. A year-long class is worth ____ credit. 8. GPA stands for _________ ___________ _________. 9.A semester-long class is worth ______ credit. 10. In order to figure out my GPA I must ___________ and _________________.

  11. Make a Four Year Plan Always plan ahead in order to be successful. Develop a four year plan to stay on track of your academics. Complete a four year plan with your counselor.

  12. Get Involved! • Studies show that students who are involved in school activities do better academically. • Becoming involved in school activities is a great way to feel more a part of the school and make lifelong friends!

  13. High School Electives

  14. Academics Try to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher Attendance Keep a 95% attendance rate. This is equivalent to a total of 8 absences in a year. • Activity Participate in an extracurricular activity and summer transition program • Attitude Have the attitude that you can succeed and you will!!!

  15. Attendance Counts • Please make sure to be present and on time all the time… • …especially on the days that we will be completing the freshman course selection forms. • Good Luck!

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