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Welcome Students and Parents. Neshaminy Graduation Requirements. Graduation Project. Keystone Requirement. PDE Keystone Exam Requirements. Literature. Algebra Exam. Biology Exam. Graduation Project. Keystone Requirement. College Admission Importance. 76%. Grades in College Prep Courses

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Welcome Students and Parents

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  1. Welcome Students and Parents

  2. Neshaminy Graduation Requirements Graduation Project Keystone Requirement

  3. PDE Keystone Exam Requirements Literature Algebra Exam Biology Exam Graduation Project Keystone Requirement

  4. College Admission Importance 76% Grades in College Prep Courses Strength of Curriculum Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Grades in All Courses Essay or Writing Sample Class Rank Counselor Recommendation Student’s demonstrated interest Teacher Recommendation Interview Extracurricular Activities Subject Test Scores (AP/IB) State Graduation Exam Scores SAT II Scores Work 62% 60% 51% 28% 23% 21% 21% “Considerable Importance” 20% 10% 8% 8% 6% National Association for College Admission Counseling 5% 3%

  5. Keystones 2013/2014 – WHAT? Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Literature Literature Algebra Exam Algebra Exam Biology Exam Biology Exam

  6. Keystones 2013/2014 – WHEN?

  7. Keystones 2013/2014 - SUPPORT February May September October November December March April June January Keystone Exams Grade 11 Keystone Exams EoC Bio Lit Alg Alg Lit Bio Alg Bio Lit Grad Lab Remediation Grad Lab Remediation After-School Academic Help After-School Academic Help Before-School Academic Help Before-School Academic Help Saturday Academic Help SaturdayAcademic Help

  8. Keystones 2013/2014 - HOW? Keystone Testing Day Schedule • Full schedule of classes with abbreviated periods. All lunches will run. • Students not testing on a given day will be dismissed with transportation, 2 hours early. • Student testing will take one module of the Keystone exam, from 12:00 until 2:14. • Transportation will be provided at 2:14 for those testing.

  9. Welcome Students and Parents

  10. Grade Point Average Class Rank

  11. Understanding GPA What does GPA stand for? Grade Point Average What does GPA represent? A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System.McGee- Yesterday The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted.Answer.com- 2008

  12. Understanding GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A “A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System”

  13. Understanding GPA Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 4.5 15.0 Quality Points 15.0 3.33 GPA = = = Credits 4.5

  14. Understanding Non-Weighted GPA Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 4.5 15.0 Quality Points 15.0 3.33 GPA = = = Credits 4.5

  15. Understanding Weighted GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 Non-Weighted GPA Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 3.33 Weighted GPA 3.89 4.5 15.0 AP Honors Others A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 4.5 4.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4 4.0 3 3.0 4.5 17.5

  16. Quiz Question # 2 Students have two GPA? True False True, but….

  17. Understanding Neshaminy’s GPA • Weighted GPA • Marking Period • Semester • Year • Cumulative • Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules • Non-Weighted GPA • Marking Period • Semester • Year • Cumulative • Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules

  18. Weighted GPA - Marking Period Courses Included: ALL When Calculated: MP1, MP2, MP3 Grades Used: Current Marking Period Grades Quality Points 8.0 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English A Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE A 4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X X X X X 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.125 1.125 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.125 1.0 1.0 0.5 Credits 1.875 GPA = 4.27 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17 1.875 8.0

  19. Weighted GPA - Year Courses Included: ALL When Calculated: End of Year Grades Used: Final Course Grades Quality Points 29.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 X X X X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5 Credits 7.5 GPA = 3.93 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17 7.5 29.5

  20. Weighted GPA - Cumulative • Courses Included: • Grade 9 – Grade 12 • Total Credits capped per year Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 X X X X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5 Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 10 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 11 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 12 - 6.5 Credit Max 7.5 29.5

  21. Weighted GPA - Cumulative Why cap Credits each year? Quality Points 21.5 Credits 6.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 Hrs C Adv Art 3 C Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 3.0 X X X X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 1.5 GPA = 3.31 Quality Points 25.5 Lunch Credits 7.5 GPA = 3.40 6.5 21.5 7.5 25.5

  22. Weighted GPA - Cumulative Why cap Credits each year? Quality Points 27.5 Credits 6.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English A Spanish 5 Hrs A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 X X X X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5 GPA = 4.23 Quality Points 31.5 Lunch Credits 7.5 GPA = 4.20 6.5 27.5 7.5 31.5

  23. Weighted GPA - Cumulative Grades Used: Final Course Grades Grade 11 - End of Year Cumulative GPA 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 X X X X X X X X 4.13 109.5 7.5 29.5 GPA = = 26.5 6.5 25.5

  24. Weighted GPA - Cumulative • Grade 9: Not Presently Published • Grade 10 & 11: End of Year • Grade 12: Mid-Year and End of Year When Published: Why not more frequently?? Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B B A A C A A A A B A A C A A A A A B A C A A A A A B A C A A A A ?? ?? A C A A A A

  25. Quiz Question #3 Colleges use a student’s Neshaminy GPA in the admission process? True False

  26. College Admissions Office

  27. Understanding Class Rank Student A Student B Math A Social St A Science A English A 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Math A Social St A Science A English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16.0 GPA = 4.00 6.0 24.0 GPA = 4.00

  28. Understanding Class Rank Student C Student D Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 18.5 GPA = 4.625 6.0 26.5 GPA = 4.42

  29. Understanding Class Rank Student E Student D Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A Graphic Com A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 26.5 7.0 30.5 GPA = 4.42 6.0 26.5

  30. Understanding Class Rank Student A 4.0 Student B 6.0 Student C 4.0 Student D 6.0 Student E 6.0 16.0 24.0 18.5 26.5 26.5 4.00 4.00 4.63 4.42 4.42 Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points; NOT GPA

  31. FAQ • How can I raise my Cumulative GPA? • Get Better Grades • Take High Level Courses AP Honors Others A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 2 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5 F = 0.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0

  32. Weighted Cumulative GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 Non-Weighted GPA Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 3.33 Weighted GPA 3.89 4.5 15.0 AP Honors Others A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 4.5 4.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4 4.0 3 3.0 4.5 17.5

  33. Weighted Cumulative GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 Non-Weighted GPA Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 3.33 Weighted GPA 4.00 4.5 15.0 AP Honors Others A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 4.5 4.5 Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 X X X X X 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4 4.0 Honors English B 3.5 3 3.5 3.0 17.5 4.5 18.0

  34. FAQ I got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior Year, why didn’t my Cumulative GPA go up more? 20 Credits 3.5 GPA Work 3.25 Credits 4.2 GPA work Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 10 Gr 9

  35. Welcome Students and Parents

  36. Individual Questions Dr. McGee’s Office 215-809-6100 rmcgee@neshaminy.k12.pa.us

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