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
4
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
What is an A on the GWA GPA scale?
4.0
If a student makes 1 C, 1 A and 2 Bs what is there GPA?
3.0 GPA
True or False - You must take a math, science and English 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
What is the minimum required GPA for HOPE scholarship?
3.0
Do electives count towards your GWA or HOPE GPA?
No, classes like art and PE do not count! The exceptions are AP Art History and AP Comp Sci
If a student makes 3 B's and 1 C what is there 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 there GPA?
3.0
How many units of technology or art do you need to take before you graduation?
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 courses
An unweighted GPA weighs all classes equally. It cannot be above a 4.0
If a student makes a 91, 75, 82 and a 68, what is there 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