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MCHS and Beyond

Power Pact February 20, 2014 Guidance Department. MCHS and Beyond. Guidance Department. Unlike Middle School. Credits One credit is awarded for every class successfully completed Required Credits VS Elective Credits Every required credit must be completed before a student graduates

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MCHS and Beyond

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  1. Power Pact February 20, 2014 Guidance Department MCHS and Beyond

  2. Guidance Department

  3. Unlike Middle School • Credits • One credit is awarded for every class successfully completed • Required Credits VS Elective Credits • Every required credit must be completed before a student graduates • Elective credits are non-mandatory classes

  4. Required Credits

  5. To Be Promoted

  6. Types of Classes • Regular • Exposes student to mandated state benchmarks • Honors • Extends the depth of study beyond a regular class • Advanced Placement (AP) • College level course • Students are required to take the AP Exam

  7. Rigor and College Prep • Course Selections • Students should • Challenge themselves to the most demanding courses to their ability • Teacher input is vital in the process • Communication between student and teacher and student and parent is key

  8. Grade Point Average (GPA) • Based on end of course final grade • A = 4 points • B = 3 points • C = 2 points • D = 1 point • F = 0 points • Cumulative GPA = Final Course Grades divided by # Courses Taken

  9. GPA Example • English I – B = 3 points • Algebra I – B = 3 points • Earth Science – C = 2 points • Social Studies – A = 4 points • Overall (Cumulative) GPA • Twelve points earned divided 4 classes taken • Equals 3.0 GPA

  10. KEES • Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship • Yearly award based on yearly GPA • Range of awards given from 2.5 to 4.0 GPA • Awards from $125 - $500 each year of high school • Bonus award up to $500 for ACT score • From scores 15-28+ • Maintain GPA in college to keep scholarship • 2.5 GPA, first year • 3.0 GPA, second – fourth years • KHEEA Representative is available in the Commons Area • www.kheaa.com for more information

  11. Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) • Created by ACT, Inc. • System of Testing • Used to help students prepare for high school and transitions they make after graduation • EXPLORE – taken 8th Grade Year • PLAN – taken 10th Grade Year • ACT – taken 11th Grade Year • Each of the above measures student skill level in Math, Science, Reading, English

  12. College Readiness Benchmarks Students should strive for these scores to avoid taking remedial courses in college.

  13. Questions? Concerns?

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