GPA
What is a GPA?
A numerical average based on grades that can affect scholarships, honors, and college admissions.
What is a credit?
Earned for passing classes and counted toward graduation requirements.
A place you spend 2-4 years earning a degree.
College/University
Class 1=A
Class 2=A
Class 3=B
Class 4=A
3.75
How many points is an A
4
What are elective?
Courses students choose based on personal interests and career exploration.
Where hands on training take place such as barbering, plumbing, etc
Technical/Trade school
Class 1=C
Class 2=C
Class 3=B
Class 4=A
2.75
How many points is a B
3
Required classes such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies that prepare students for college and careers.
Core requirements
This option gives you career experience and education benefits
Military
Class 1=A
Class 2=A
Class 3=F
Class 4=F
2
How many points is a C
2
Choices after high school, including college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Postsecondary
Getting a job immediately after high school
Workforce
Class 1=A
Class 2=C
Class 3=B
Class 4=F
2.25
How many points is a F
0
A goal that can be achieved in the near future, often within weeks or months
Short term goal
(Double points) structured training program that combines paid on the job work with classroom instruction for a specific career.
Apprenticeship
Class 1=A
Class 2=A
Class 3=F
Class 4=A
Class 5=A
Class 6=A
Class 7=F
Class 8=A
3