The Numbers
High School Vocab
Portland's Choices
Who helps you
Expectations
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How many total credits (points) do you need to graduate from high school in Maine?
100
Credit.
What are the points awarded for attendance and performance in a class.
100
The three Portland schools with open enrollment and excellent education that welcome all students free of cost.
What are Casco Bay, Portland and Deering high schools?
100
A person who helps you select course of study, change schedule, has your back.
What is a School Counselor or "Guidance"
100
Example: Hats; cell phones
Name an example of items high school teachers expect you to handle with maturity.
200
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How many credits do you need in English, Math, History and Science?
200
Pre-requisite.
What is one class you must take before you are permitted to take this other class?
200
PATHS.
What is Portland Arts and Technology High School?
200
A police officer assigned to the school who helps maintain safety and communication.
Who is the School Resource Officer?
200
You may not get the course credit for the class.
What can happen if you miss too many classes?
300
Approximately 60.
How many different languages are spoken among students in Portland schools?
300
Requirements vs Electives.
What are courses you MUST take, versus courses you may CHOOSE to take?
300
Fashion Design Masonry Plumbing
What are some courses offered at PATHS?
300
A person who prepares you for life, college and career.
What is a high school teacher?
300
Automatic "F" on test
What is the consequence for cheating?
400
8 out of 10
How many students go on to college after high school in Portland, Maine?
400
GPA
What is grade point average, or, the sum of the grade points divided by the number of courses.
400
Fresh Start
What is the summer program that offers two credits for 8th graders who want to re-take a class before high school?
400
A peer who reminds you of your promise to yourself to do well.
What is a real friend?
400
* Visit a college * Shadow at a job * Explore a career
What is at least one expectation of the junior year?
500
100%
What is the percentage of students expected to graduate from any Portland High School?
500
Post-secondary education
What is any education after high school education?
500
University of Southern Maine 3 credits
What college offers college classes and credits even while students are in high school?
500
Family, School, Volunteers, Coaches.
Who are the people who believe you can succeed?
500
Cooperation, Collaboration, Citizenship
What are the three C's of high school? (example here??)
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