CLINTON
What's the school mascot?
Regal Eagles
Name 3 colleges in California
Did you know there are 745 colleges and universities in the state of California?
Out of those 745, 264 are 4 year colleges and universities!
Where is the GEAR UP office?
A116 (1st floor)
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Your GPA can help open doors when you apply to college.
It's important to keep your grades up so that your GPA can be maintained and/or improved!
What is Batman's butler's name?
Alfred Pennyworth
Who is the music teacher?
Mr. Conyers
This refers to scholarships, grants, work study, and loans.
Financial Aid
GEAR UP is a program that helps students in which grades?
You have to complete these 7 requirements before you can graduate from high school
A-G Requirements
This is the longest running animated show.
The Simpsons
Name two clubs on campus and the teachers in charge of them
Art club - Ms. Pinkney
Students Run LA - Ms. Zemel
This type of financial aid is borrowed and must be paid back.
Loans
Unlike loans, scholarships and grants are FREE money.
How long does GEAR UP stay with their students?
from middle school until their first year of college!
You must take this test in your junior or senior year to apply to most colleges.
SAT or ACT
Who wrote the Harry Potter books?
Bonus 10 points if you know the author's full name
J.K. Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Name the counselors at Clinton MS AND which grade they are assigned to
Ms. Nunez - 6th grade
Ms. Holguin - 7th grade
Ms. Wright - 8th grade
Name 4 colleges/universities that are NOT in California
There are currently about 5,300 colleges and universities in the United States!
These are a mix of vocational schools (where you train for a specific type of job), colleges, and universities.
How does GEAR UP help students? Name 3 examples
- Academic Advising - Peer Mentoring - College visits
- Summer Programs - College Knowledge
- Financial Aid Awareness - Career/Job Awareness
Overall goal: give students & families the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in high school and higher education
You must pass this test to graduate high school.
CAHSEE or the California High School Exit Exam
This politician's face is on the American $10 bill and is also the subject of a popular Broadway musical
Alexander Hamilton
The principal's name is:
The assistant principal's name is:
Mr. Rivera
Mr. Arroyo
What is the oldest college/university in the United States?
Harvard University. Established in the year 1636!
That means it's almost 400 years old!
Name at least three people on the GEAR UP team at Clinton
Ms. Maria, Ms. Nguyen, Mr. Gray, Ms. Melendez
This is another name given to clubs, sports, volunteer work, community service, etc.
Extra-curricular activities
Before the iphone, and before the CD player, there was the _______
The walkman