GPA
What does gpa stand for?
Grade Point Average
Name the public colleges in Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), Rhode Island College (RIC), University of Rhode Island (URI)
Name of the documentation of how much money you get paid.
Paycheck
What is the minimum level of education required for most jobs?
High school diploma or GED
Where did students record their goals for their ILP this year?
In google classroom
How is GPA calculated?
GPA = The sum of all your course grades
The # of credits
Name the only Ivy League school in Rhode Island
Brown University
What are taxes?
Money the government takes out of your paycheck
What skill do most careers require?
Math and Reading skills
What is an ILP?
An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is a requirement for RI high school students to graduate.
What is cumulative GPA?
Cumulative GPA = 9th grade GPA + 10th grade GPA + 11th grade GPA + 12th grade GPA
What is the name of the college admissions application?
Common Application or Common App
What is the difference between gross and net income?
Gross income: amount of money you make before taxes are taken out of your paycheck.
Net income: amount of money you take-home or pocket after taxes are taken out of your paycheck
What is the purpose of the subject line in an email?
Tells you what the email is about
What types of grades does a student with a 2.0 gpa have?
Mostly Cs
What type of college degree do you receive from 2 and 4 year colleges?
Associate's degree from 2-year college
Bachelor's degree from 4-year college
What is liability?
Debt that you owe
What document do you provide to employers when you want them to know your skills and if they should hire you?
Resume
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Realistic or Relevant
Time-bound
How does a failing grade contribute to your gpa?
It counts as a 0 and pulls your gpa down.
What are the different types of colleges?
Public, private, community/2-year, and 4-year
What are the two types of bank accounts you can have?
Checking account-allows you to deposit and withdraw money
Savings account-money you save that accrues interest.
What's the difference between a job and career?
Exemplar Response (teacher discretion):
You get paid for a job
You spend a significant amount of time and grow in a career
What is a personal why?
A clear, concise statement that includes your core values, main priorities and what you are working for