Required Classes
Staying on Track
Anything Else?
College Applications
My Freshman Year at Senn
100
You need to take (and pass) four years of this core class in order to graduate
What is English or Math
100
____ year is considered the most important year in high school by many people.
What is Freshman Year
100
This is the number of service hours required to graduate.
What is 40 hours
100
Colleges look at more than just your grades. What is one thing they will look and besides your grades and GPA when considering you for admission?
What is personal statement, letters of recommendation, ACT score, service learning hours, extracurricular activities, honors and awards.
100
List opportunities to improve your grades before report cards come out.
What is tutoring, Save Your Grade, extra credit from teachers
200
I can satisfy this requirement with PE, JROTC, or Dance
What is the physical education requirement
200
More than 95% of students with a ___ average in Freshman year will graduate from high school
What is B average
200
Similar to a test you took in 7th grade, this test of your civic knowledge is required in 10th grade.
What is the Constitution Test!
200
Some colleges look for your unweighted GPA. What is the difference between weighted and unweighted?
What is unweighted GPA is out of 4.0, regardless of the level of your classes. Weighted takes into consideration the extra points you get for Honor's, AP, and DP classes.
200
Where can I find opportunities to complete service projects?
What is JROTC, Service Learning Club, Beach Clean-Up, additional projects through teachers
300
I need three credits of this to graduate, but my classes will depend on my interests and what is available when I am a junior or a senior.
What is elective classes
300
Freshman who miss more than __ weeks of school flunk, on average, two classes.
What is 2 weeks.
300
Even if you never get behind the wheel, you are required to pass this class to graduate.
What is Driver's Education
300
The ACT consists of five parts. List them
What is English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing
300
List all five Senn school counselors
What is Ms Boatman, Mr Connor, Ms Farrell, Ms Green, and Mr Roi
400
You are required to complete two years of this class. However, you will need a waiver in order to stop taking it junior and senior year. If you continue on for the full four years, the class will count as an elective.
What is physical education. This can be fulfilled with PE, JROTC, Dance, or a waiver from your counselor due to the requirements of your course load.
400
I am considered on-track to graduate if I get ___ # of credits during Freshman year. This must include NO MORE than one semester F in a core subject
What is 5 credits
400
If I am in the Diploma Prep or Arts program, I am required to maintain a minimum ___ GPA.
What is 2.0 UNWEIGHTED GPA
400
Some colleges look for four years of these two classes, especially if you are applying for engineering, biology, or math programs.
What is Math and Science
400
If I pass all of my classes freshman year, I will have __ credits at the end of the year.
What is 7 credits
500
I need at least ___ credits to pass from freshman year to sophomore year, and at least ___ need to be in core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science)
What is five and three.
500
Freshmen who earn a B average or higher have an 80% chance of graduating with a ____ GPA
What is a 3.0 (or B average) GPA.
500
The ACT, which you take in Junior year, is out of ___ points and can be predicted by looking at your results in what test?
What is 36 points. You can add 4 points to your explore score to predict your ACT score. If you would like to score higher, be sure to pay attention in your classes and speak with someone at GEAR UP about ways to prepare for the test!
500
Besides completing your high school graduation requirements, list three things you can do to improve your college application:
What is complete additional service hours, extracurricular activities, challenging classes (Honor's, AP, and IB), take more than the required classes, take on leadership roles.
500
What options are available to me if I fail a core class?
What is Summer School or Evening School Recovery
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