High School Basics
These grade levels typically encompass high school in California?
What are grades 9–12.
This hip-hop icon and entrepreneur earned his GED before becoming a billionaire.
Who is Jay-Z?
A document should you submit with your résumé to introduce yourself to an employer?
What is cover letter
Which health-related job often requires only a high school diploma and short-term training, and involves helping patients with daily care?
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide.
A major responsibility many adult learners juggle alongside school
What is work or parenting
These four subjects are core graduation requirements in most states.
What are English, Math, Science, and Social Studies?
This “Oprah” protege and filmmaker earned his GED after dropping out of high school.
Who is Tyler Perry?
During an interview, when asked “What are your strengths?” — what are they trying to learn about you?
What are skills and what makes you a good fit for the job
You can become a real estate agent with just a high school diploma and state licensure.
True.
This type of class lets students move through lessons at their own pace
What is self-paced or independent study classes
This person helps students create an education plan and choose the right classes?
What is counselor or advisor
This actor from "The Matrix" got his GED after leaving high school early.
Who is Keanu Reeves?
This kind of employment includes benefits like health insurance and paid time off
Full-time employment
A typical entry-level position in the culinary field for someone with only a high school diploma?
What is line cook or prep cook.
On average, high school graduates earn this much more per year than those who don't finish.
What is $9,000 to $10,000?
A GPA stands for this academic term.
What is Grade Point Average?
This boxing legend earned his GED in prison before becoming a champion.
Who is Mike Tyson?
This is needed to receive services from EE
What is Intake Completed & Consistent Contact
Which high-demand skilled trade installs and repairs plumbing systems?
What is plumber.
Federal agency who often hires high school graduates as postal workers
United States Postal Service (USPS).
This is a standardized exam that certifies individuals have achieved a level of academic knowledge and skills equivalent to a high school graduate. It's an alternative path to obtaining a high school diploma.
What is HiSET (High School Equivalency Test)
This female rock star and songwriter earned her GED before making it big in music.
Who is Pink?
Name for a short, 30-second summary about who you are and what you do, often used during networking
Elevator pitch
A position in the retail industry often filled by high school graduates and includes managing employees and inventory?
Retail store manager or assistant manager.
If you don’t pass a GED subject the first time, you can do this.
What is retake it?