Vocabulary
College
Resources & Lodestar
100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

100

Name a public university in California.

Any CCC, UC, CSU

100

When is the last day of school before summer break?

May 24th, 2024

200

...degree that requires at least 2 years of college and is usually earned from a community college worth 60 units?

Associate’s Degree

200

What does STEM stand for?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

200

This is a place where you can find areas to study, receive tutoring, and check out reading materials for classes.

Library

300

What is FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that determines a student's eligibility for federal financial aid. Financial aid is money that helps pay for college 

300

Who is Lodestar's DCAC EAOP Advisor?

Ms Lupita

300

This office offers free career assessments to help you learn more about your interests, personality, skills, abilities, and values, allowing you to generate ideas for majors and careers to research.

Career Center

400

...degree that requires at least 4 years of college and is usually earned from a University worth 120 units?

Bachelor’s Degree

400

Colleges usually divide the school year into these.

Semesters or quarters

400

How many units does Lodestar require for Graduation?

LCPS College Preparatory Diploma: 210 units

500

What is a PREREQUISITE COURSE in college?

A class/classes you must have taken before you can register for certain classes (EX: Biology 1 is a prerequisite for Biology 2)

500

...specific area of study in which a student chooses to specialize in called?

Major

500

What are the resources that support OVERALL needs including food, job preparedness, financial literacy, etc?

Basic Needs

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