Academics
List two examples of "core" classes.
Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine and Performing Arts, Physical Education
What are extracurriculars?
An activity at a school or college that is pursued in addition to the normal course of study
What is community service?
voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area.
What are semester exams and why are they important?
Some classes have semester exams that account for a specific percentage of a students grade. They are important because they can affect your final grade depending on how well you are doing in the class. This also accounts for your "semester grade."
What are some examples of elective courses? Name atleast three.
Art, JROTC, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Medical Academy courses, etc.
List an example of a drama course or extracurricular activity
Theater, Chorus, Speech, & Debate
List two examples of community service activities
Tutoring, clean ups, volunteering at local or school events, etc.
List two reasons as to why you should talk/visit your guidance counselor.
To stay up to date with your credits and course schedule, to make sure the counselor knows YOU, to ask any necessary questions, questions about advanced courses/tests/college planning, etc.
What are advanced classes and what are the benefits of taking them?
They are classes that are offered at a faster and more rigorous pace than normal classes. Benefits include: stand out to colleges, develop key academic skills that will be used in college, become self-confident, earn college credits (AP, IB, AICE, or dual-enrollment), and they also boost your GPA if you receive an A or B
List three sports that are offered at high school
Soccer, Basketball, tennis, cross country, etc
What are two advantages to doing community service?
You are able to give back to your community, stand out on college applications, great networking opportunity, etc
List three examples of study tools
quizlet, khan academy, youtube, microsoft word/notes/ppt/excel, google docs/slides/sheets, notebooks and pens
List two types of academic programs
Honors classes, AP classes, AP Capstone, IB program, and AICE program
List a career and school interests club
science club, math club, Spanish club, art club,etc.
True or False? You must be in high school to do community service.
False, you can start as early as middle school
What is dual-enrollment and what are the benefits of doing it?
Dual-enrollment is offered to students that are up to date with their high school credits and allow them to take college courses at a local college for free. Students can attend either a community college to get their associates degree or a technical school to get a vocational certificate. Benefits include: free college courses, experience taking college courses, etc.
What are the high school graduation requirements? List at least two.
Students must successfully earn a minimum of 24 credits and a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to graduate and participate in state tests. Be sure to check your school handbook for updates.
List a club that is focused on school involvement
National Honor Society, Student Government, NEHS, NSHS
What is the minimum number of community service hours required for the Bright Futures scholarship?
100
List two examples of career and technical student organizations
DECA, FBLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA, TSA