Academics
advanced placement courses, early college experience, CT State dual-enrollment program, etc.
Name 3 career clusters/pathways
Any of the following are acceptable answers:
What is the minimum amount of credits required to graduate high school?
25
How many tardies equal an absence?
3
True or false: attendance is taken once, at the beginning of the day
False
What are the requirements to be promoted from a freshman to a sophomore?
1. have earned a minimum of 6.5 credits
2. have passed English 1
3. have passed one year of mathematics
What are some options students have when they graduate high school?
Go to a two-year or four-year college, begin their career, go to a trade school, etc.
What is the booklet called to learn more about courses?
The Program of Studies
How do you pass a class?
1. Attend class
2. Receive a passing grade
What might colleges consider when they are looking at a student's application? Name at least 3 components.
Transcript, grades, college essay, resume, extracurriculars, demonstrated interest, SAT/ACT scores, discipline records, attendance, etc.
Who should you talk to about your course selections and graduation requirements?
School Counselor
What is the SAT?
The SAT is the standardized college admissions test required by some colleges for admission. It is composed of Reading/Writing and Math sections.
What is the attendance policy for half-year and full-year classes?
For all half-year classes, students will lose credit if they are absent 10+ times. For all full-year classes, students will lose credit if they are absent 20+ times. If you lose credit for a class, you may have to repeat it in summer school or the following school year.
What is the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program and what are the requirements?
The CT automatic admission program is afforded to CT high school seniors to gain automatic admission to participating colleges and universities. Requirements: be a CT high school senior; 3.0 weighted GPA or 2.75 unweighted GPA
What are the graduation requirements for social studies
3 credits including .5 civics, 1.0 US History, and .5 global