Graduation Requirements
How many credits are required to graduate from the Puyallup School District?
24
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
On average, high school graduates earn how much more than those who do not graduate?
A. $500
B. $5000
C. $10000
D. $20000
C. $10,000
(those who earn a Bachelor's Degree, typically earn $40,000 more than those who drop out)
How many hours of Community Service are required to graduate from the Puyallup School District?
20
This staff member has a son who's a Jet Fighter Pilot in the Air Force. Who is she?
A. Mrs. Garner
B. Mrs. Casias
C. Mrs. Cella
D. Mr. Kapel
Mrs. Cella
Which class are you required to take all four years of high school?
English
What does AP stand for?
Advanced Placement
University Level Course where students can earn college credit upon passing an exam
Which college did Michael Jordan attend?
University of North Carolina (UNC Tar Heels)
True or False: The 4-year Course Planner is a graduation requirement
True, your high school counselor will need to sign off on your SchoolLinks Course Planner during your senior year
This Science teacher is a descendent of the person who fell off the Mayflower and was rescued out of the Atlantic Ocean.
Mrs. Martin-Reseck
How many years of a World Language are required to graduate from the Puyallup School District (not the same answer for college)
Minimum of 2 years, consecutive, but 3+ is often required for university/college
Which degree is earned at a two-year college (like Pierce Community College) and can be obtained via Running Start while also earning your high school diploma?
AA = Associate of Arts degree
Even after reaching global superstardom and earning three Grammys, this singer prioritized her education and graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's degree in Health Administration.
A. Ariana Grande
B. Megan Thee Stallion
C. Olivia Rodrigo
B. Megan Thee Stallion
A compiled record or activity log documenting education, work experience, and accomplishments, often used to apply for a job is called...
Resume
This Science teacher is 4 feet 19.5 inches tall.
Mr. Lande
How many years of Social Studies are required to graduate from Puyallup School District?
3
BUT...if you plan to attend a 4-year university and/or plan to play sports at the collegiate level, 4 years are required
What is a four-year degree called?
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
or
Bachelor of Science (BS)
This entrepreneur left Harvard University during his sophomore year to co-found a famous computer company.
(hint: not Apple)
Bill Gates of Microsoft
How many hours of unpaid volunteer work qualifies a student for a Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service
150 hours
This staff member has visited 4 continents and plans to visit all 7.
A. Mr. Harley
B. Mrs. Patterson
C. Mrs. Casias
D. Mr. Yoder
A. Mr. Harley
Students must successfully pass this class, which is typically completed and cleared during 7th grade.
A. Fitness Health
B. Washington State History
C. English 7
B. Washington State History
What does CTE stand for?
Career and Technical Education
Pathways: Business & Marketing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Science & Natural Resources
This basketball player starred for the University of Iowa and became the NCAA's all time leading scorer before going pro, earing a BA in Marketing with a 3.64 GPA.
Caitlin Clark
3,951 points
A personalized pathway aligning high school courses with post-secondary career or higher education goals is completed during Homeroom in this app:
SchoolLinks
This staff member grew up in Madrid, Spain. Is it
A. Mr. Drasher
B. Mrs. Palmer
C. Mrs. Zimmer
D. Mr. Lande
A. Mr. Drasher