Exploratory
The Schedule
Credits & Graduation
G.P.A.
F.A.Q.s
100

The number of programs (shops) on and off campus.

12

100

The number of blocks in the day.

What is 6.

100

The years of English all students need.

What is 4.

100

The definition of G.P.A.

What is your grade point average - a summary of your grades during you high school career.

100

What to do if I am absent.

What is have a parent/guardian call your house the day you are out. Otherwise you are considered truant!

200

Your guidance counselor.

Who is Ms. Sousa. (or Ms. Eden depending on group)

200

The number of classes you are scheduled for.

What is 7.

200

The name of the Science, ELA, and Math standardized test that you must score a profiecient (for science a needs improvement) on in order to recieve a diploma.

What is the MCAS.

200

Your first G.P.A. is calculated at the end of your . . . .

What is Freshman Year.

200

I don't feel well when I am in class.

What is ask your teacher permission to go to the nurses office, and if needed, the nurse will call your parent/guardian.

300

The purpose of the Career readiness rotation in CTE Exploratory.

- Explore career options - Translate career options into college and post secondary goals - Create a 4 year high school plan - Discuss interests, strengths, and weaknesses - How to manage stress and good work/school habits

300

An enrichment block that rotates Class 1 through 7 weekly on Tuesdays.

What is X-Block.

300

True or false: All CTE students and non-CTE students have the same graduation requirements.

What is false.

300

The difference between a weighted and unweighted scale.

What is a weighted scale counts honors and AP courses slightly higher than standard courses. Unweighted is on a 0-4.0 scale regardless of the difficulty of the class.

300

I have a problem with my schedule, my classes, or a peer. I need to go over goal planning and preparing for next steps of my high school career. I'm feeling overwhelmed and need advise. I can go to . . . .

What is your guidance counselor! (Ms. Sousa.)

400

How do you increase your chances of getting into your first choice program. (Must list at least 3 of the 4 criteria)

- Attendance including tardies - Academic Grades - Participation in each Shop - Detentions & Suspensions

400

The last block on Wednesdays (name two)

What is Assembly, or Early Release.

400

The number of credits you take a year.

What is 35.

400

Classes that count towards your G.P.A.

What is all classes that are given a grade (INCLUDING ART, GYM, AND HEALTH).

400

I want to join a club, team, or other activity on campus.

What is see the advisor/coach about the sign up or try out process. You can also see your guidance counselor for more information.

500

List all 12 programs (shops)

Pre-Engineering, Automotive, Carpentry, Metal Fab, Machine Tech, Cosmetology, Culinary, Dental Assistant, Early Education, Health Careers, Visual and Graphic Communication, Electrical

500

The number of years you stay with your homeroom group and at least one of your advisory teachers.

What is 4.

500

The number of credits needed to be promoted to a sophomore.

What is 25.

500

One reason to care about your G.P.A.

What is 1.) College and Secondary schools will use your G.P.A. to see if you are a good fit for their college, university, or program. Most schools have a cutoff GPA of a C+ or better! 2.) Your G.P.A. is a good PREDICTOR of how well you will do in college or a secondary program. 3.) It can save you money! A high G.P.A. can mean better scholarships and grants to go towards college!

500

I have witnessed or am a victim of bullying.

What is report to any teacher/housemaster/guidance counselor you trust. If you want to stay anonymous you can call 617-629-5222

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