Involvement
True or false: some high schools allow students to create clubs of their own.
This is true! Depending on school policy and staff availability, many high schools allow students to create clubs if a faculty member signs on to help them.
How long does it typically take, in years, to get a bachelor's degree in college?
4 Years
True or False: You have to go to college to find a successful career after high school.
This is false! There are many career tracks in which someone may be successful that do not always require a college degree.
Who should you talk to if you have concerns about credits, diploma types, or graduation?
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Name a type of extracurricular activity.
Possible answers:
Sports, clubs, intramurals, NHS, theater, etc.
Name a career that typically involves a college degree to do.
Possible Answers:
Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Social Worker, Accountant, etc.
This is a short write up of your professional and educational experience that you often send when applying for a job.
A resume
Name a type of diploma that is currently offered in Indiana.
Possible Answers:
Core 40, Core 40 with Technical Honors, Core 40 with Academic Honors, International Baccalaureate, and General Diploma
Name one thing that you'd like to accomplish while in high school.
Multiple possible answers. Correct answer determined by counselor.
Name a benefit to being involved in extracurricular activities during high school.
-Can be put on a resume, can be added onto a college application, can make friends, can help the community, etc.
What are the two most common tests taken during high school in preparation for college?
The ACT and SAT
Possible Answers:
-Internships, Shadowing, Interviewing someone in that field, etc.
How many credits does it typically take to graduate from high school in Indiana?
40
Name an appropriate movie or tv show that takes place in high school.
Grease, Saved by the Bell, Boy Meets World, Stranger Things, etc.
Sometimes referred to by its acronym, NHS, this is an organization that students can join in many high schools.
National Honor Society
This application from the federal government is filled out to determine one's eligibility for financial aid.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Name one of the programs offered at Anthis/FWCS Career Academy that students can get involved in before graduating high school.
Possible Answers:
Automotive, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Education, Health Science, IT, Precision Machining, Public Safety, Welding
These courses often come with extra rigor compared to traditional high school courses but result in college credit for students who pass them with high enough grades.
AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), and/or Dual Credit Courses
How many high schools are there in the state of Indiana? (Must be within ten to be considered correct)
According to US News and World Report, there are 433 high schools in Indiana.