High School Lingo
College-level courses taught in the high school. Students have the potential of earning college credit based on AP Exam scores.
What are Advanced Placement Courses (AP Courses)?
A semester long class is worth ________credit.
What is .50 (one-half)?
Students say this when caught using their cellphone when the aren't suppose to be.
What is "I was only checking the time?"
The university you apply to will usually ask that someone else submit a letter to them about you.
What is a Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
Using one of these resources can help a student keep track of assignments and stay organized.
What is a planner, calendar, electronic calendar, notebook, phone reminders, etc..
Students are required to take 3 years in high school of these core subjects
What is Math, Science, & Social Studies?
If I fail a class, I will earn _____ credits for that class.
What is none (0 credits)?
After completing the assignment during class and wanting to know what's next
What is "I'm done. What should I do now?"
Your application to university will usually ask you to compose one page telling them about you.
What is an Essay or Personal Statement?
Research shows that _________ can be a big determining factor for your success. Teens who do this are likely to do well inside and outside of school.
What is getting involved (joining a club, playing a sport, volunteering, and participating in an after school activity)
Extra points earned for completing a higher-level course like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Honors can result in this kind of Grade Point Average calculation.
What is "weighted"?
How do you earn credit?
What students say when class is moving slowly and they can't wait to get out of class
What is "what time do we get out of this class?"
Most English instruction universities I apply to will expect this test score as a measure of my English proficiency.
What is the TOEFL or the IELTS?
Name one way high school can help you prepare for your career choice/ college
Take classes in interesting subjects, take college credit classes, get good grades, exposure during college/career fairs, etc.
Official document listing courses, grades, test scores, GPA, class rank and community service hours.
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What additional grading point is added when you take an Advanced Placement (AP) course?
What is .5?
A attempt to get out an assignment that you didn't complete that is due today
What is "you didn't tell us that we had homework?"
You are able to choose these classes based on your career interests and plans after high school.
What are electives?
What can you do if you need support?
Ask for help from a teacher, counselor, principal, or other trusted adult
Calculated by dividing the quality points earned by the number of courses taken.
What is Grade Point Average
How do you calculate GPA?
What is the points earned, divided by the total number of courses taken (or credits attempted)?
An activity, usually outside of school that involves giving back to others and can improve your college application
What is Volunteering or Community Service?
If you are majoring in a STEM subject in college, you will need this many years of math credits?
What is 4?
Term for setting aside time to review notes and concepts from class
What is studying?