High School Reqs
What type of exam must NYC students pass to graduate high school?
Regents exam
What is an extracurricular activity?
Any activity outside of regular school hours, such as sports, clubs, or volunteer work.
What is a good way to start organizing your time for the day?
Make a to-do list or use a calendar or a planner
What do the letters in SMART goals stand for?
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Who won the 2025 Grammy Award for "Record of the Year"?
Kendrick Lamar
What is an “elective” course?
A course that is not part of the core curriculum (such as math, science, or English) but can count toward graduation credits.
Name at least one benefit of participating in extracurricular activities.
Builds teamwork, develops new skills, improves college applications
What does "prioritizing tasks" mean in time management?
Focusing on the most important tasks first, before moving on to less urgent ones.
What is an example of a "time-bound" goal?
"I will finish reading this chapter by Friday at 5 PM."
In the Marvel movies, what is the name of Iron Man's real identity?
Tony Stark
What is the purpose of taking an AP course?
AP courses are college-level courses that high school students can take. They're designed to prepare students for college and can earn them college credit.
Name an extracurricular activity AT SCHOOL that can help build leadership skills.
Student government, club president, sports team captain
What is "procrastination" and how can you overcome it?
Procrastination is delaying tasks. Getting organized, not overcommitting, complete tasks with friends/peers, breaking down the task into smaller pieces, taking breaks, rephrase your inner dialogue, self affirmations.
Why is it important for a goal to be Measurable?
It allows you to track your progress and determine when you have achieved your goal. For example, “I will read 5 pages a day” is measurable.
What popular Netflix show features a group of kids who discover supernatural events in their small town?
Stranger Things
What is the minimum number of credits a student must earn to graduate from a New York City high school?
44 credits
What is the minimum amount of time you should commit to an extracurricular activity in order to have an impact?
At least one semester or one school year
Name one tool or app you can use to manage your time effectively.
Google/phone Calendar, notes app, etc.
What’s an example of a SMART goal for improving physical fitness?
“I will run 3 times a week for 30 minutes each for the next 4 weeks to increase my stamina."
What famous band was known for the song "Hey Jude"?
The Beatles
How many years of math are required for NYC high school graduation?
3 years
What is a common mistake students make when choosing extracurriculars?
Overcommitting to too many activities
What is a common time management mistake students make when planning study time?
Underestimating how long tasks will take.
How would you make the goal “I want to be better at public speaking” more SMART?
“I will join a public speaking club and give one speech in front of a group by the end of the semester.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
In what year did the first Harry Potter book come out?
2001