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GPA

GPA. The grade point average, more commonly known as the GPA, is calculated for all students in two different ways: Unweighted and Weighted . Unweighted GPA.

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  1. GPA The grade point average, more commonly known as the GPA, is calculated for all students in two different ways: Unweightedand Weighted

  2. Unweighted GPA An unweighted GPA is calculated for every student beginning with the first high school course a student takes, including those taken in middle school, and is calculated on a traditional 4.0 scale. Scale 90 – 100 = 4.0 80 – 89 = 3.0 70 – 79 = 2.0 0 – 69 = 0.0 The unweigheted GPA is calculated using ALLhigh school courses, no matter what the subject.

  3. Weighted GPA • A weighted GPA is calculated for all students based on a scale which gives a higher weight to upper level courses, and it is used for class ranking. • Scale • AP Courses = up to 7 points • Pre-AP Courses = up to 6 points • Regular courses = up to 5 points • * The weighted GPA is calculated using only courses in the following subject areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies (including Economics), and Foreign language. • ANY course which falls under these subject areas, (ex. Communication Applications, Psychology, Debate, yearbook, etc.) and grades earned in these courses during middle school, WILL also be included in the weighted GPA, and therefore will affect the class rank.

  4. Importance of GPA • It is a quick indicator to colleges of your academic stamina. • It is one of the main criteria looked at on college applications. • It is a snapshot encompassing your time in high school in one element. • It is a quick indicator to employers and military of your potential as a member of their organization.

  5. Rigorous Coursework A student should select the most rigorous courses he/she is capable of completing. Colleges will look for rigor. (However, beware of overloading your student in the 9th grade year)

  6. PreAP and AP What are the Benefits? • Aids in college admission at selective institutions • AP classes can help you earn college credits through AP Exams (AP Exam taken at end of year. Score must be at a certain level, which is determined by each individual institution, to receive credit) • Weighted at the highest level, which can help increase class rank

  7. Dual Credit What are the Benefits? • Introduction to college courses while in the high school setting • Helps get a head start on college credits (College credit guaranteed at all Texas public colleges by earning a “B” (80 or better) in the course) • Earn high school and college credit at the same time • Weighted at the PreAP level, which can help increase class rank

  8. What is Success?

  9. Self Management Skills Self awareness Emotion management Self-confidence Stress management Resilience Skills to forgive and forget Persistence and Perseverance Patience

  10. People Skills Communication skills Presentation skills Influence / persuasion skills Team work skills Leadership skills Skills in dealing with difficult personalities and difficult situations Ability to think / communicate on your feet (under pressure Interpersonal relationship skills Organizing skills

  11. High School Success • Regular attendance • Take advantage of extra opportunities • Attentive in class • Talk directly to their teachers about grades and work with them during tutorials • Turn in all assignments • Take pride in work

  12. High School Success • Participating in fine arts and athletics • Taking challenging classes • Finding a great group of friends • Working with a clear set of goals for college, career, and beyond • Participating in extracurricular activities

  13. Community Service and Extracurricular Activities Community service and extracurricularactivitiesplay an important rolewithcolleges and scholarshipcommittees. • Becomeinvolved in school and communityactivitiesnow – don’twaituntilyour senior year • Seekactivities and opportunities relative to your future career plans • Visit the Northwest High School Counseling website for volunteer and community service activities • Start an activities record including all school and communityactivities, leadership positions, honors, awards, uniques educationalexperiences, employment, and volunteerwork. • THE BIG EVENT! April 5, 2014 • Be sure to update this record at least once a year.

  14. To Do List for College Admissions 9th Grade • Study: grades are reported on your permanent transcript • Select challenges classes • Explore extracurricularinterests and volunteerwork • Start an activities record listing honors, awards, and activities • Take the PSAT • Start a collegesavingsaccount • Visitcollegewebsites and campuses • Researchcollege information • Visit the NHS Counseling website for helpfulresources

  15. Common Mistakes • My 9th grade yeardoesn’t count; I have plenty of time to makeit up. • I chose this class becausemyfriendistakingit. • I skipped 4th periodbecauseitwon’thurt to miss one day of that class. • I don’tfeellikedoingmyhomework, soI’lljust do well on the test. • I don’t have time to joinschool clubs because I have to spendmy free time studying. • Everyoneelseunderstood the teacher’sexplanation but me; I amtooembarrassed to ask the teacher for more help. • I amafraid to tell the teacher about the problems I amhavingwiththis class. • I want to takeblow off classes duringmy senior year.

  16. Graduation Programs The Recommended Program: • 26 Credits • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • 2 World Languages (samelanguage) • Spanish, French, or German • 1 PhysicalEducation • 1 Fine Art • Art, Choir, Dance, TheatreArts, and more • ½ Credit of Communication Applications (Speech) • 5 ½ Elective

  17. Graduation Programs, cont. • The Distinguished Program: • Designed for studentswhowant to achievebeyond the state recommended graduation requirements • Criteria for the DistinguishedAchievement Program • Meet all requirements of the Recommended Graduation Program • Requires 3 credits of a World Language • Obtain a combination of 4 of the followingadvancedmeasures or throughindependentresearchproject • AP classes with scores of 3 or higher on the AP Exam • National MeritCommendation (PSAT) • College courses must earn a B or higher

  18. Tips for choosing classes • 4 years to take 2-3 years of foreign language • 12 elective spots—Fine Arts, PE, 1 semester of speech • The courses you take now give you more room!! • Being PreAP ready—look at strengths, choose 2(discuss balance with 3-4)

  19. Mapping Out the Next 4 Years • Counselors from your high school will come in the spring • Look at ALL 4 YEARS—make sure you have room • Fun vs. balance vs. rigor

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