Graduation Requirements
Credits & GPA
Terms & Definitions
Tips for Success
Important to Know
100

How many credits do you need to graduate high highschool?

21 total; you should have more! 

100

If I fail a class I will earn _____ credits?

None/Zero

100

A written record that shows all of your classes with the final grade received, total grade point average and amount of credit you have received while in high school.

Transcript

100

What should you do if you have an issue and need support?

Ask for help from a teacher, counselor, principal, or other trusted adult.

100

What are the 3Es

Enrolled, Employed or Enlisted as a post-secondary plan

200

How many Elective credits do you need to graduate?

4 - electives

1- fine arts

total of 5 elective credits

200

How do you earn a credit?

Get a passing grade (Grades A, B, C, or D)

200

A course that you must take to graduate?

Required Course

200

Using this can help students keep track of assignments?

Planner, Calendar, use Apps on your phone to keep track of assignments & due dates.

200

How many credits do you need to be considered an on track JUNIOR?

10. If you have less than 10, COME SEE ME so we can get you set up with credit recovery and on track for graduation
300

How many English & Math credits do you need to graduate? 

4 English

4 Math

300

What does GPA stand for? 

Grade Point Average

300

Classes that you to take and earn certifications in are called?

Career Pathway Classes

300

What or who can you ask for help when you want to make post secondary plans

School Counselor- she will connect you to the right people and help you make a plan

300

What State tests do you have to pass to get your diploma? 

Eng 10

Alg 1

w/ a seal in Science and History

400

What social studies classes do you need to take to graduate?

Modern History, American History, Government


400

Each time you pass a class for a semester you should earn___________credits?

.5

Passing BOTH semesters = 1 credit!

400

What are the 3 Career Pathways at WCTHS

Advanced Manufaturing

Health Tech

Construction

400

What can you do to get the MOST out go High School? 

Get involved in Sports, Clubs, Activities

Volunteer

Get to know the counselors and teachers

Study Hard to maintain grades!


400

If you do not pass the state tests, what can you use to graduate that will require earning a credential and seals? 

Alternative Pathway

500

Name one Science credit you must take in high school.

Biology

Physical Science

Environmental Science

Chemistry

Forensics

500

Name one AP or College Credit Plus Class

AP Human Geography; American Literature

500

Based on 100 points, this is the average of the grades you earned in a class. This can be by semester or cumulative, meaning all coursework taken up to a certain point.

Grade Point Average

500

What is your school counselor's name? 

Who is her favorite rapper?

What college does her daughter go to?

What college did she go to?

What type of colleges does she love the most?

Ms Hamilton

Jay Z

Clark Atlanta University

North Carolina Central University

HBCUs

500

What are 3 things you can start doing now that will make senior year easier for you and help you to be successful this year?

Several Answers