GPA
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
State the numerical value for these letter grades on the 4.0 scale.
A =
B =
C =
F =
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
F = 0.0
True or False - Health is required to graduate.
True
Who is available in the Learning Center during study hall to help you?
Peer Tutors
What are the two standardized test that you can take to apply to college?
ACT & SAT
How many points is an A worth on the GWA GPA scale?
4.0
If a student makes 1 C, 1 A and 2 Bs what is their GPA?
3.0 GPA
True or False - You must take a math, science and English class each year.
TRUE
Where can you find your teachers office hours for extra help? Name 2 places.
Posted next to their door
On their syllabus
Google Classroom
What is the minimum required GPA for HOPE scholarship?
3.0
Do electives count towards your GWA or HOPE GPA?
No, in general classes like art and PE do not count! It's only the core five - math, science, social studies, English, world Language.
The exceptions are AP Art History and AP Comp Sci.
If a student makes 3 B's and 1 C what is their GPA?
2.75 GPA
Name the 3 required history classes at GWA.
World History
US History
Government & Economics
If you are struggling to complete your work because of an unexpected situation or emergency what should you do?
Email your teacher!
True or False - Your Hope GPA and GWA GPA are the same.
False
What core subjects count towards your GPA?
Math, Science, English, Social Studies, World Language
If a student ends their freshman year with 1 A, 3 B's, 1 C, what is their GPA?
3.0
How many units of technology or art do you need to take to graduate?
One
Give three examples of active studying.
Flashcards, working math problems, quizzing a friend, reteaching a skill to someone else, drawing diagrams, flowcharts
When is the GWA college fair?
September 16th
What is the difference in a weighted and unweighted GPA?
A weighted GPA adds extra points (.5 for honors, 1 for AP) to account for the difficulty of the courses.
An unweighted GPA uses just the number grade earned in the class with no additional points. It cannot be above a 4.0
If a student makes a 91, 75, 82 and a 68, what is their GPA?
2.25
Name the science class taken each year:
9th:
10th:
11th:
12th:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Science of Your Choice (Horticulture, Forensics, Anatomy or an AP science class)
Where do you go if you turn in work that isn't yours?
What grade do you get?
Honor Council and a 0
What is the minimum required GPA and test score for the Zell Miller Scholarship? You can provide SAT or ACT
unweighted 3.7
1200 SAT or 25 ACT