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Minimum graduation requirements always meet college entrance requirements. True or False?
False. Several colleges and/or majors require specific classes or extra classes in a specific subject. This is one reason IBSH has students take more than just the minimum requirements.
What does GPA stand for?
Bonus question: Generally speaking, how is GPA calculated? (+100)
Grade Point Average
A GPA is calculated by converting the final percentage grade to a single number and running an average of all these converted numbers. IBSH includes "meeting hours" into the average.
Name 3 class related items you can find on PowerSchool.
Grades, past and future assignments, semester averages, attendance, schedule, teacher names and email
When are most college applications due? (A general time of the year.)
First semester! For early applications, usually right at the end of Q1. Regular applications are typically due about a week before final exams in January.
How many classes in these subjects do you need for graduation?
Science
Math
Science - 2
Math - 3
What are the 2 types of GPAs?
Weighted and Unweighted
Login details (date, length of time spent logged in, etc.) on PowerSchool can be tracked. True or False?
True!
Extracurriculars, personal statement, supplemental essays, test scores, teacher and counselor recommendation letters, portfolio/audition
Name 3 classes you have to have every semester of high school to earn your diploma at IBSH.
English
PE
Guidance
Bonus question: Does IBSH report class rank? (+50)
Class rank is the order of GPAs (lowest to highest) for all students in the grade level.
No, IBSH does not report class rank.
What is the name of the career and college research website IBSH has middle and high school students use?
MaiaLearning
When is the best time to start taking the SAT or ACT?
Junior year - typically recommended after the PSAT in October
How many credits do courses that meet 4-5 periods a week earn?
How many credits do courses that meet 3 or less periods a week earn?
1 credit is awarded per semester for courses of 4-5 periods a week; 0.5 credit is awarded per semester for 3 or less periods a week.
Students can have a perfect 100 in a class but still fail the class due to attendance. What is the threshold amount of absences to fail due to attendance?
1/3
If a student misses over 1/3 of class time per semester per class, they cannot earn the credit and will receive a failing grade.
**NOTE: Official leave and sick days do not go into this count.
In high school, all classes are counted into GPA and recorded on a one page record. What is the name of this document?
Transcript
Upon graduating from a university, you receive a degree. What is the name of this degree?
Bonus question: What is the name of the degree earned at community colleges/2-year colleges? (+100)
a Bachelor's degree
an Associate's degree
What is the total number of credits needed to earn your diploma?
50
IBSH students typically graduate with around 58 credits.
What is the IBSH grading scale out of (ie: what is the highest GPA that can be earned)?
4.5
What is the name of the policy that IBSH requires students to follow with the goal of promoting honesty and accountability when submitting work?
Bonus question: If a student is caught violating this policy, it may be reported to colleges. True or False? (+50)
Academic Integrity Policy
True. Many colleges require students to report all disciplinary infractions. The counselor report is often asked to share these, too.
Name two things college applications will ask about an extracurricular activity.
Leadership roles, how long you were involved, how many hours a week you participated, supervisor's name, details of the activity.