Finals
Does everyone take finals during the same week?
Yes!
The name of our mascot
Flip
How many semesters are there in a school year?
True/False: Your teacher is able to adjust your semester 1 grade after the end of the semester
False
Name two notable alums
Michelle Obama, Katrina Adams
How many finals periods are held each day?
3 per day
Name the four Whitney Young administrators
Mr. Harris, Mr. Soto, Mr. Swanson, Ms. Bottari
Name the three holidays we have off during 2nd semester
1/15 - MLK Day
2/19 - Presidents' Day
5/27 - Memorial Day
What types of GPAs are there?
2 - weighted (includes AP and Honors classes), unweighted (calculates all classes the same)
What was the first selective enrollment high school established in CPS?
Whitney Young
What is the length of each finals period?
100 minutes
The person whose signature is on the gym floor
What month do AP tests occur in?
May
What grades appear on your transcript?
Semester grades
What year was Whitney Young founded?
1975
What can you do during your finals lunch period?
Whatever you want!
Name 3 major annual events held by the school or by a school club.
Young Company play, AAC show, Taste of Whitney Young, GnD Show, Dance Show
What will you/your counselor consider January - March?
Programming, AKA choosing classes for next year
True/False: You should expect a teacher to round up a grade, no matter what.
False!
Teachers might round up your grade if you are already close to a higher grade (ie 89 -> 90), if you have been showing effort all semester, and if you talk to them about it.
How many principals has Whitney Young had? (Including Mr. Harris)
4
Three things you can do to review for finals
Going to your teachers enrichment, reviewing old tests, quizzes, and homework, making a quizlet or other form of study guide, making a study schedule
What does the "M" in Whitney M. Young stand for?
Moore
How many weeks long is second semester?
22
11 weeks third quarter, 10 weeks fourth quarter
Aspen
What was Whitney Young built on?
An empty lot that had been burned after riots in 1968.