Getting in to College
A test in subjects like English or math to check the academic skill levels of entering students that allows the college to place each student in classes at the right level.
A placement exam or test
Activities that students participate in; these may include sports, school clubs, jobs, volunteer work and more.
Extracurriculars
A college student who is working toward an associate or a bachelor's degree.
Undergraduate
The grade levels for students at Grafton High School
Grades 9-12
A copy of a student’s permanent record including classes taken and grades received.
Transcript
An outline of a college course that includes its schedule, assignments, and expectations.
Syllabus
Classes held both in person and online
Hybrid
Another name for 10th grade students
Sophomores
A form students must complete to apply for college admission, scholarships, or other financial aid.
Application
is an upperclassman who is available to college students living in dorms and resident halls.
RA or Resident Assistant
Specialized field of study or subject area that a student chooses to study at college.
Major
What are elective classes you can take at Grafton High School?
Money to help pay for college including grants, loans, scholarships and work-study.
Financial Aid
Social organizations at colleges and universities, also known as Greek Life.
Sororities and Fraternities
A staff or faculty member at a college that can help you choose classes and a major and connect you to other academic support services.
Advisor
American school year calendar
Different types of colleges available in the US
Technical Colleges/Community Colleges, 4-year colleges
The mascot for the University of Wisconsin Madison
Bucky Badger
The average cost of tuition per year at four-year colleges
$19,020
Strawberry Banana Bash Yogurt & Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Food students can purchase for breakfast at GHS