Middle School Prep
College Lingo
Middle School Prep 2
Asking for Help
GOODBYE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
100

Who's job is it to make sure you keep up with your school work?

YOU are Responsible for you! Its YOUR grades.

100

What is Tuition?

The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes

100

What do we call the short time between classes when you move through the halls?

passing period 

100

When is a good time to ask a teacher for help?

After class, during office/help time, or by email


 

100

What is a professor?

College Teacher

200

Who can you speak to about your grades?

Teacher or counselor

200

What is FAFSA?

 FAFSA. Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college

200

What does GPA mean?

Grade point average. Average of all grades

200

True or False: Asking for help means you’re dumb.

False.  

200

Community College

Two year college that offers certificates and transfer to a University

300

True or False. All middle school students have the same counselor.

False. They are divided by student last names

300
Name 2 local universities 

University of Redlands

La Verne

CSU Fullerton

CSU San Bernardino

Cal Poly Pomona

answers may VARY


300

What tool helps you keep track of assignments, classes, and due dates?

planner or agenda

300

CHANGE


ACT, SAT

300

Transfer

To move from community college to a 4 year college/university

400

What is an elective?

The only class you get to pick from your schedule


400

What is the name of the degree (certificate) you receive when you go to college for 4 years?

Bachelors Degree

400

what is a transcript?

A record of all your classes, grades, and your GPA/ranking.

400

??

Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school

400

Trade School

Schools that focus on job skill training

500

What does PE stand for?

Physical Education

500

What is "Room & Board?"

Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan

500

CHANGE


Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan

500

??

College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA

500

NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association. Regulates athletes