Freshman Year
GPA
Graduation Requirements
Fun Facts
Credits
100

True or False. When you are called to the Counseling Office, you are in trouble.

False

100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average
100

What is the minimum score students must earn on their Algebra 1 and English 2 OST (Ohio State Tests) to meet competency as defined by the State of Ohio?

684

100

True of False: Start High School has a swimming pool.

False: However our building is attached to the YMCA that has pool that you can use if you have a membership. 

100

How many credits do you need to graduate from Start High School?

21

200

True or False:  You must sign up to attend after school tutoring.

False:  You just need to show up with your class materials to the room that is hosting tutoring. 

200

What GPA scale are honors classes calculated?

4.0

200

What score do students need to earn on the Biology OST to earn the Science Seal?

700

200

Who is Roy C. Start?

Mr. Roy C. Start was a two time mayor of the City of Toledo and founder of the West Toledo YMCA.

200
How many English credits do you need to graduate?

Four

300

To be considered on track to graduate how many credits should a 9th grader have at the end of their freshman year? 

Five, most students will have more than that since we have a 7 class period schedule. 

300

What is the lowest letter grade that you can earn to pass a class?

D-

300

True or False:  Students must earn four seals to graduate. 

False: Students must earn two seals in order to meet the readiness requirement for graduation.

300

True or False:  Start High School opened in 1962.

True

300

True or False: Students need to take a foreign language to graduate. 

False: But a foreign language is recommended for students planning on attending college. 

400

When should students become involved in meaningful, after school activities?

Freshman year

400

What is the highest GPA students can earn if they have all A's in a general education classes? 

4.0

400

True or False:  Students can earn more than two seals. 

True: Students can earn as many seals as they qualify for. 

400

True or False:  The Start High School mascot is a Snake.

False:  We are the START SPARTANS!!!

400
How many Science credits do you need to graduate?

Three

500

How many quarters make up a semester?

Two

500

True or False: Class rank is based on GPA

True

500

What is the name of the seal that you can earn for participating in the same activity for 3 years or more? 

Student Engagement Seal

500

True or False: Start High School is the 2nd largest school with in the Toledo Public Schools.

False!  We are the largest comprehensive high school in the district. 

500

True or False:  Credits are earned four times a year. 

False: Credits are earned twice a year once in January and once in June. 

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