YCCS West
Graduation Requirements
Career Readiness
College Readiness
Double Jeopardy
100

This person is the Principal of YCCS West

Who is Ms. Procter?

100

What are the 4 core class areas you must earn credits in as a graduating Senior?

English

Math

Social Studies/History

Science

100

You MUST earn or have AT LEAST this educational requirement for ANY job (The minimum educational requirement).

What is a High School Diploma? 

100


This is the official document that shows your grades and courses throughout high school.

What is a high school transcript?

100

The piece of paper you bring to an interview that shows your skills, job experience, education background, and awards/accomplishments is called a what ? 

What is a RESUME?

200

These two staff members are in charge of the IYIP Work Program and Youth Mentoring Program.

Who is Ms. Clay and Who is Ms. Procter?

200

How many credits do you need in English & Math (total) in order to graduate from YCCS WEST? 

English (4 credits) 

Math (3 credits) 

7 credits total 

200

The money you make for a WHOLE YEAR regardless of how much you work is called your:

What is a SALARY?

200

The number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school. 

100 POINT BONUS: what does the acronym mean?

What is GPA?

Grade Point Average

200

If your car breaks down and it's possible that you might be late for work, you should: 

A) Do nothing but wait for the tow truck and hope you can make it to work on time. 

B) Call your supervisor immediately and let her know what is happening. 

C) Wait until the start of your shift and then call your boss. Stay home and don't call work.

B)Call your supervisor immediately and let her know what is happening.

300

These two staff members work as security in the school. 

Who is Ms. Carter and Mr. Marcus ?

300

What are 2 non-negotiable graduation requirements for all seniors at YCCS West ?

What are FAFSA Application,  LPS Post Secondary Plan, or Community Service Hours?

300

A person who can provide information about your work ethic and character to a potential employer

What is a reference?

300



The name of the form used to apply for federal financial aid.


What is the FAFSA?

300

 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?


Short

400

This staff member is responsible for dealing with students Behavior and Disciplinary issues. 

Who is Mr. Duckins (DEAN)

400

Your attendance must be at what percentage in order to be on track for graduation. 

what is a 70% or Higher ?

400

This process involves finding and applying for job openings and can include using online job boards or networking.

What is a job search?

400

A document written on your behalf that demonstrates academic strength and personal qualities

What is a letter of recommendation?

400

What can be broken, but is never held?

A promise

500

These staff members work in the main office everyday. 

Bonus (100+ points)
List the name of these staff members. 

3 staff. 

Who is Ms. Ortiz, Ms. Diaz& Mr. Arnello (A)

500

 The name of the plan CPS requires all seniors to complete in order to graduate high school.

What is (Learn Plan Succeed) LPS Post Secondary Plan?

500


This refers to a long-term profession with growth potential, versus a short-term way to earn money.

What is a career versus a job?

500

 

These two public institutions offer an affordable ways to earn an Associate or  Bachelors degrees and gain credits.

What is a community college and a 4 year college /university ?

500

How many letters are in the alphabet?


The correct answer could be 26, but there are eleven letters in "the alphabet."

M
e
n
u