Careers
What jobs are you eligible for with a high school diploma? List 6
Secretary, security guard, cashier, waiter/waitress, delivery driver, military,
police officer, fire department, electrician, plumber, real estate agent, and insurance agent are also possible jobs, but additional training, tests, and certification are required.
What are the classes in the science package? List all
Biology (BIO)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Physics (PHY)
What are the classes in the business package? List all
Principles of Accounts (POA)
Principles of Business (POB)
Economics (ECO)
Human and Social Biology (HSB)
True or False: Most 2nd form students noted they only review notes right before the test.
True
How many volunteer hours are every student required to have to be eligible for graduation?
At least 60 hours
What is the career trajectory of most athletes?
High school -> College/University (college athlete)-> Professional athlete -> Retirement
High school -> College/University (college athlete) -> Professional athlete -> Alternate/ adjacent career -> Retirement
High school -> College/University (college athlete)
-> Alternate/ adjacent career -> Retirement
True or false: The track you pick now strongly impacts your future career.
False
Who is the ECO teacher?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Mr. G
True or False: Studying in an environment that is similar to your testing environment, has been proven to result in better grades?
True
What is the IB program?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a challenging program for motivated high school students. It offers a broad education, with students studying courses across six academic areas. The program encourages both strong academic learning and international understanding.
What is similar about the career trajectories of professors, doctors, lawyers, and psychologists?
They all require graduate degrees to practice.
What is physics?
Physics is the branch of science that studies matter, energy, forces, and their interactions. It explores fundamental principles governing the universe, from subatomic particles to cosmic phenomena.
Physics underlies technologies like electricity, mechanics, and quantum computing, shaping advancements in engineering, medicine, and space exploration through theoretical and experimental discoveries.
What is accounting?
Accounting is the process of recording and categorizing a company’s transactions, and then summarizing, analyzing, and reporting on these activities. The resulting information, in the form of the balance sheet, income and cash flow statement, is used to inform business leaders as they:
How can you be sure you fully understand what you have studied?
1. Testing yourself
2. Getting correct answers on practice questions
3. Being able to effectively teach someone else the content
What is a curriculum vitae and how is it different than a resume?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
How much money do people with vocational degrees like: Plumbing, Welding, Chefs, and Electricians make?
Double Jeopardy!!
Plumbing $73,301 per year
Welding $57,766 per year
Chefs $65,502 per year
Electricians $53,980 per year
What are the entry requirements for the science package?
To enter the science package, a student must have an average of 70% in all science and math subjects.
What are the entry requirements for the business package?
There are no entry requirements for the business package.
When studying, should you focus more on what you do or don't know?
Both start with reviewing what you know first, then focus on strengthening the gaps in your knowledge.
What are the admisson requirements for the IB program?
Applicants will be considered for the IB Diploma Program based on academic performance (overall average of 75% in 4th and 5th form + I, II, II grades in at least 6 CXC subjects), but also the personal qualities and beliefs that are essential for success in the IB program.
What's the main difference between general college degree program applications and arts degree program applications?
Arts degree programs like
These programs usually require proof of skill through additional testing or a portfolio.
What are two possible career paths for each field represented by the acronym STEM?
Science: researcher, professor, physicians, biologist, chemist
Technology: Web design, software developers, data scientists, security analysts, mobile/App developers, etc.
Engineering: aerospace engineer, biomedical engineer, civil engineer, industrial engineer, etc.
Math: Teacher, statistician, actuary, analyst, researcher, mathematician, etc.
Match the term with the correct definition.
Terms: Entrepreneur and business owner
Definitions:
1. Earns their position by purchasing or inheriting an existing company or by starting their own business.
2. Create their own company from an original idea, meaning entrepreneurs are usually responsible for managing all aspects of a business from the start.
1. Business owners can earn their position by purchasing or inheriting an existing company or by starting their own business.
2. Entrepreneurs create their own company from an original idea, meaning entrepreneurs are usually responsible for managing all aspects of a business from the start.
If you studied for a test and still failed, what are the next steps you should take? List 5.
2. Ask questions about anything you are still unclear on
3. Take more time to study
4. Change your study methods
5. Get a tutor
6. Start a study group
7. Take more notes in class
8. Use a planner regularly
9. Participate in class
10. Get good sleep