Grad Reqs!
How many credits do you need to earn to graduate with a standard diploma?
23
How many unexcused absences will earn you denial of credit?
11 Absences
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
How can you earn PE credit without taking PE in your schedule?
Playing a sport actively for an entire season.
What is the big topic/idea for the writing section of your final exam?
Cultural Conflict
What is the college entrance exam we have been learning about in Freshman Studies? Why is this exam important to Western students?
The ACT. You need to take the ACT to graduate from Western.
How many English credits do you need for a CCR diploma?
4 Credits
What website can you use to track your GPA, progress toward a diploma, and current grades?
Infinite Campus
What is a "valedictorian?" What classes does the valedictorian need to take?
Valedictorian: a student who achieves the highest academic achievements in the class (best grades/GPA/meets reqs)
Valedictorians must take honors and AP classes and earn an "A" in both types of classes.
Define "Cultural Conflict."
A cultural conflict is a dislike, hostility, or struggle between communities who have different philosophies and ways of living, resulting in contradictory aspirations and behaviors. For a conflict to occur, there must be a direct interaction between at least two different cultures.
What are the different diploma types offered at Western High School?
Standard Diploma, Advanced Diploma College and Career Ready Diploma (CCR)
How many math credits do you need for a CCR diploma?
4 Credits
What are the different types of GPA? Why are they different?
Weighted: Honors and AP classes give extra “GPA points” to a weighted GPA. (.025 = Honors, .05 = AP)
Unweighted: Average score from all grades in all classes. No extra “GPA points” included
What is "Jumpstart?" Who runs this program?
College-level classes that Western students can take to receive credit. The program is run by CSN (College of Southern Nevada).
List the name of the short story AND the author of the text you will write your paragraph about.
What type ("category") of credit is World History?
Arts and Humanities
How many science credits do you need for a CCR diploma?
3 Credits
How many GPA "points" do you get for each letter grade? (A, B, C, D, F)
A - 4.0
B - 3.0
C - 2.0
D - 1.0
F - 0.0
What GPA do you need in order to qualify for the Millennium Scholarship?
3.25
How do you cite evidence properly in MLA format?
"Evidence" (Author's Last Name Year Published/Page).
"I fell in love with the minister's son the year I turned fourteen" (Tan 1987).
What are Flex Credits? What can be counted as a Flex credit?
A "Flex Credit" is how you fill in your schedule once your requirements are complete. 2nd/3rd yr. CTE course, a 4th year of math, a 3rd year of science, or a 3rd year of social studies
How many social studies and history credits do you need for a CCR diploma?
3 Credits
What GPA is needed for each diploma type?
Standard: 1.0
Advanced: 3.25 (Unweighted)
CCR: 3.25 (Weighted / Added Reqs)
Calculate the GPA for this student:
Math: B (3.0)
English: C (2.0)
History: A (4.0)
Science: A (4.0)
Gym: A (4.0)
Mariachi: F (0.0)
2.83 GPA
What does each letter stand for in the R.A.C.E.S paragraph structure?
R: restating the question as a statement
A: answering the question
C: citing evidence
E: explaining
S: summarizing