Middle vs. High School
What is a transcript?
A record of the courses you took per semester/ trimester and the grades you received.
FALSE! At this big age, it's very important that you start to speak up and advocate for your success and your future.
True or False: Clubs and activities that occur after school count for high school credits.
False. But they do look great on your resume or college application.
GPA stands for this
Grade Point Average
What do you do if you need to see your school counselor?
Make an appointment. If it is a crisis situation, then you notify the secretary who can advise the counselor immediately.
What is a resume?
A written record of your activities, jobs, and volunteer work while in high school. You use a resume to apply for jobs or to apply for college.
True or False: High school counselors only work with kids who are having issues at school or at home.
False! School counselors work with all students regardless of how they are doing socially, emotionally, or academically.
List 3 examples of clubs, activities, or extracurriculars. Only ONE of them can be a sport.
Various answers
The transcript shows your _______________grade(s) for each class: What is A. Final B. Quarter C. Interim D. Midterm E. Only passing
A. Final
Your school counselor helps you with the following 3 domains: A. Finding a boyfriend/girlfriend, getting good grades and switching to a teacher you like B. Changing your lunch wave, getting back at your enemies, and passing your classes C. Class scheduling, Transcript tampering and Financial Aid D. Academic/Career Planning, College Planning and Personal/Social Issues E. Scholarships, Class Schedules and Teacher Changes
D: Academic/Career Planning, College Planning and Personal/Social issues
What are class credits?
Points you earn for passing a class/ points that are required to earn your diploma. You need a certain number of credits in different content areas in order to graduate.
Scheduling classes, reviewing transcripts for graduation, and completing the FAFSA
Give 2 reasons why joining clubs and activities are important and helpful to a student
Meet new people who are interested in the same things, have positive social interactions, helps support the community, may count as volunteer hours, increase confidence and self-worth, discover new talents and skills, get involved with the school, increase happiness and quality of life, have a more positive outlook in life, boost your resume or college application
You will need _______credits in English to graduate
4
Two ways to prepare yourself to be successful your freshman year
Use a planner/ agenda, complete assignments on time, study, ask for help, go to class, show up to school every day, learn the rules, go to freshman orientation, know where your classes are, meet with your counselor
True or False: Your middle school teachers are just being dramatic when they say you have more responsibilities in high school.
FALSE! But with more responsibility usually comes more freedom if you work on your maturity and manage your time and your tasks.
Name at least two other types of professional staff you can speak to if your counselor is not immediately available
The school social worker, the school psychologist, the school secretary (to pass along a message or find available staff), a teacher, a para, a school security guard (for safety concerns), school nurse, or school administrator
True or False: Juniors and Seniors in MPS may gain work experience during the school day that is both paid and accredited.
TRUE. Talk to your counselor about the CTE (Career and Technical Education) Pathways.
You need a total of _____ credits in Math to graduate
3
List 3 Ways to Manage Your Time, Your Classwork, and Your Schedule (including school, sports, home, and friends)
Be on time to school and class, use an agenda or planner, make to-do lists, begin projects and assignments on time, set daily and weekly goals, keep materials organized and neat, set aside time for homework, get help when needed, stay off your phone during homework time, get plenty of rest
Every high school offers the exact same courses and programs
FALSE! All schools offer the core classes, and many similar courses, but in MPS we have many specialty schools that can meet your individual needs and future goals. Talk to your counselor if you're considering a transfer.
How do most schools determine who your counselor will be?
By the first letter of your last name
What are some student-athlete requirements for students to be able to play sports?
2.0 GPA, passing all classes (some exceptions can be made), enrolled full time, have good attendance, be present the full day of school on game day, no drug or alcohol use (Zero Tolerance Policy), good behavioral standing (both in school and during sporting events- as a player and a spectator), passing all health requirements
True or False: MPS Students must complete all assigned Xello tasks and complete an academic and career plan in order to graduate.
True
List three DONT's in time management
Don't procrastinate, don't rely on others to do it for you, don't blame your teachers if you fall behind, don't wait until the last minute, don't worry and stress, don't wait too long to get help, don't avoid hard tasks, don't make excuses