Graduation Requirements
Credits & GPA
Terms & Definitions
Tips for Success
HS Trivia
100

What is the minimum credits you need to graduate from Marshall High School 

26

100

A semester long class is typically worth ________credit

0.5 credit, 1/2 credit

100

A degree awarded by a college or university after completion of academic program of approximately 120 credit hours or 4 years of postsecondary schooling is called.

What is a bachelor's degree?

100

What to do if you have an issue and need support

Ask for help from a teacher, counselor, principal, or other trusted adult

100

True or False: When you fail a class you can take credit recovery

True

200

How many years of math or English will you have to take in high school to graduation

4

200

If I fail a class I will earn ______ credits for that class

Zero

200

What is a degree awarded by community colleges, technical schools and some universities after completion of a program of approximately 60 credit hours

What is an associate degree

200

Term for setting aside time to review notes and concepts from class

Studying 

200

Which college cost more; a public college or university or a private college or university? 

What is a private college or university
300

Name one math class that will not typically count towards your math graduation requirement

Pre-Algebra, Basic Math, Computer math

300

How do you earn credit?

Get a passing grade (Grades A, B, or C)

300

High school courses that count toward high school graduation requirements and earn college credit hours are called

What is dual credit courses? 
300

This is important because it ensures that you are not missing any class time and that you are not missing important concepts and units in class

Good Attendance

300

Name one way high school can help you prepare for your career choice/ college

Take classes in interesting subjects, take college credit classes, get good grades, exposure during college/career fairs, etc.

400

Name the two mandatory social studies classes that will count for graduation 

American History, Government

400

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

400

This is a two year school hat offers associate degrees and workforce certification program. 

What is a community college or a junior college?  
400

Using this can help students keep track of assignments

Staying organized: Planner, Calendar, electric Calendar, Notebook, phone reminders, etc.

400

If you are a virtual learner and having a hard time staying focused, name one thing you can do? 

go to/create a space free from distractions, Ask teacher or counselor for suggestions, find out how you learn best by taking a learning style inventory, manage time better, etc.
500

If I met my 3 science credits required for graduation and I take another science class. This credit will count as my _________ credit. 

Elective 

500

What does CTE stand for

Career and Technical Education 

500

Length of time that a grade is earned (typically within 6 weeks)

Semester 

500

What is a benefit of living at home when you are in college?


You don't have to pay rent

500

When is the best time to start planning for life after high school

Now!!!

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