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ECAPs Important Terms Graduation requirements. High School Transition Lesson 1 2010-2011. What is an E.C.A.P. and what is its purpose?. Education and Career Action Plan All 8 th grade students have the opportunity to develop an ECAP which includes: Academic Goals Career Goals
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ECAPs Important Terms Graduation requirements High School Transition Lesson 12010-2011
What is an E.C.A.P. and what is its purpose? Education and Career Action Plan All 8th grade students have the opportunity to develop an ECAP which includes: Academic Goals Career Goals Postsecondary Educational Goals Extracurricular Activity Goals
It’s the law…R7-2-302.05 • All students will create an ECAP. • The ECAP will be reviewed annually with your high school counselor. • My world…my future….my plan….mylife
What is a credit? A unit of credit is granted for work completed in a subject meeting one period daily for two terms or every other day for four terms.
How many credits can students earn each year? 8 each year 4 each semester
How many credits does a student need to qualify for graduation? 28 credits to graduate Opportunity to earn 32 (4 years x 8 credits)
How do credits add up? Freshman=9th grade, 8 credits Sophomore=10th grade, 16 credits Junior=11th grade, 24 credits Senior=12th grade, 32 credits
Senior Year Opportunities • Internship – work experience in your chosen career field • College classes – start on your college credits • Dual enrollment – earn community college credits in your high school classes • Community Service – serve your community
What is an elective credit? How may elective credits does a student need to graduate? A course /credit a student chooses based on their career or personal interests. A student must complete 12 elective credits.
What is a required credit? How many required credits are needed to graduate? A course/credit that all students must complete in order to graduate. All students must complete 16 required credits.
What is a transcript and why is it important? A transcript is an academic record that includes a student’s GPA. Grade point average= classes taken and grades earned with points. A transcript is an official document required by colleges, military, and some employers as proof of high school graduation.
How do I figure my GPA? A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D=1 point F= 0 points Add the total points and divide by the number of classes and you have your GPA.
If a student fails a class their freshman year do they have to repeat their entire year? No. If a student fails a required subject, that class has to be repeated.
What happens if a student fails an elective class? The student won’t earn credit for the class. The student may repeat the same class or take a different elective class. It will affect your GPA.
How long is recess? No recess in high school! All work, no play and a 5-7 minute break between classes.
So what do I need to graduate? • 28 total credits • 16 required graduation credits • Pass 3 AIMS tests – Reading, Writing and Math