Academic & Course Terms
Classes you choose (e.g. art, music, coding)
Electives
One fourth of the school year
Quarter
Classes and credits needed to graduate
Graduation Requirements
Standardized tests for college admissions
SAT / ACT
A big test at the end of the semester
Final Exam
A number that shows your overall grades (usually on a 0-4 scale)
GPA (Grade Point Average)
Half of a school year
Semester
A sequence of courses related to a career interest
Career Pathway
Short-term work experience
Internship
A test halfway through a term
Midterm
A document outlining class expectations, topics, and assignments
Syllabus
Time between classes to get to your next room
Passing Period
Your academic standing compared to classmates
Class Rank
Form to apply for financial aid for college
FAFSA
A scoring guide showing how work will be graded
Rubric
College-level classes with potential for college credit
AP (Advanced Placement)
A set time for a specific class
Class Period
A staff member who helps with academics, careers, and personal issues
Counselor
Scholarship
Clubs, sports, and organizations outside of class
Extracurricular activities
Taking college classes while in high school
Dual Enrollment
Fewer classes per day, but longer class periods
Block Schedule
Education or training after high school (college, trade school, military, etc.)
Postsecondary
A document listing skills, education, and experience
Resume
organizations that provide requirements for high school students to be eligible to play college sports
NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA