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100

What is the name of the main dining hall on campus?

The Grove

100

What 3 MCAS tests do you need to take and pass in high school to graduate?

Science, English, Math

100

What is a college major?

The college program you take to earn your degree and start your career in a related subject area.

100

Name 3 trades that are currently in demand professions.

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC.

100

Name 2 advantages of early college classes.

credits, show colleges you can do college level work at application

200

Who is the UMD library named after?

Claire T. Carney

200

What is a GPA and what does GPA stand for?

A GPA is the average of all your grades. GPA stands for Grade Point Average.

200

What is a 2-year full time college degree called?

Associate's degree

200

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a system for training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study.

200

When will the first class of students graduate from PROMISE?

June 2026

300

Name 3 majors at UMD.

Nursing, Business, Biology....

300

How many credits do you need to graduate?

104

300

What is a full time 4-year college degree called?

Bachelor's degree

300

What is a resume? Name 3 headings.

education, experience, demographics

300

Name your 3 PROMISE administrators.

Silva, Robinson, Jansen

400

What is the UMD mascot?

Corsair

400

How many credits do you need to graduate in ELA, Math, Science, Social Science, Wellness, Electives?

24, 18, 15, 15, 6, 26 (104)

400

What is the FAFSA and why is it important?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

400

Name 4 of the 5 signatures required on a work permit for a 14-year-old.

Student, parent, doctor, superintendent, employer

400

Name 4 sports currently played by PROMISE students at BHS.

football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball.

500

Name 3 languages offered at UMD

Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German

500

What is the Mass Core and how does it relate to your high school graduation?

State guidelines for graduation requirements.

500

What is a course prerequisite?

course required before another course

500

How late can a 14 to 15-year-old work during the school year? During the summer?

7pm, 9pm

500

What does PROMISE stand for?

Promoting resiliency, opportunity, and meaningful instruction for student centered education.