Graduation Requirements
True of False
Only your 8th grade year counts for graduation.
False
William Sheppard looks at your 6th-7th grade years when deciding if you will be graduating.
What does GPA stand for?
GPA- Grade Point Average
What do you need to do in order to participate in graduation activities? (ie. ceremony, field trip, dance)
1. Fill out and turn in the promotion form and money to P.E.
2. Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
True or False
Any 8th grader can participate in the promotional ceremony as long as they pay the fee.
False
You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to participate in the promotional ceremony.
What is a magnet program?
A specialized program that allows you to go to a different high school than your "home school" if accepted into the program. These programs help you focus on certain classes that can lead you to a career.
True of False
If you owe money for lost books you will not graduate.
False
If you owe the school money, you will still graduate but your diploma will be withheld until your fees are paid off.
Whats is a cumulative GPA?
The average of all the trimesters from 6th-8th grade.
How much does it cost to participate in all of the graduation activities?
$100 -by March 1st
$110- After March 1st
After March 1st, all packages went up by $10.
When and where is the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony going to be?
May 29th at 4pm
James Lick High School
When was the Magnet Program Application Due ?
February 8th, 2019
You should be getting your answer sometime this week.
What is the cumulative GPA required to graduate?
2.0 Cumulative GPA
True of False
William Sheppard only take into account your GPA from 8th grade
False
William Sheppard looks at your cumulative GPA from 6th-8th grade
True or False
If you cannot afford to pay for the graduation activities, you can still participate in them.
True
If you or your family cannot afford to pay for the graduation activities and you would still like to participate in them, you can speak with Ms. Castaneda or the front office to see how they can help you.
True or False
You need to be at the practice in order to participate in the promotion ceremony.
True
All 8th grade students participating in the promotion ceremony need to attend the practice.
What day of the month are you able to shadow a high school student at James Lick High School?
2nd Wednesday of the month
Next one is April 10th!!
If you have a 1.8 GPA for the trimester but a 2.3 cumulative GPA, will you still graduate? Why or why not?
Yes because your cumulative GPA is still above a 2.0
If you have a 2.5 trimester GPA and a 1.4 cumulative GPA, will you still graduate? Why or why not??
No, because your cumulative GPA is not above a 2.0
True or False
If you pay for the graduation activities but you end up not being able to graduate, you will receive a refund.
True
You will receive a refund if you do not qualify to graduate and you paid for the graduation activities.
True of False
If you have your own gown, you can save money by bringing it to the ceremony.
True
If you have your own gown, you can save $15 by bringing it to the ceremony. All gowns have to be the correct color and must be approved at the front office.
What is Summer Bridge and how does it benefit you if you participate?
Summer Bridge is a 4 week summer school program. It can benefit you because you can advance in your learning and you will receive 10 high school credits.
To look at your eligibility to graduate, William Sheppard looks at your cumulative GPA up to your 8th grade year's ...
a) 1st Trimester
b) 2nd Trimester
c) 3rd Trimester
c) 3rd Trimester
Your GPA will be counted up until May 29th.
What is this person's cumulative GPA?
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
1.1 2.6 3.5
3.0 2.2 3.0
2.1 3.0 3.5
(1.1+3.0+2.1+2.6+2.2+3.0+3.5+3.0+3.5)/9= 2.67
You can purchase different graduation activity packages depending on what you would like. What does the biggest package (All activities) include?
Hint: There are 5 things
1. Promotional Ceremony
2. 8th Grade Dance
3. Field Trip to Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk
4. Class T-Shirt
5. 8th Grade Social
When is the practice for the promotion ceremony? (Date and Time)
May 29th at 10:00 AM
Name one Magnet Program and its school.
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