HS Graduation Requirements
The number of credits I need to graduate from high school.
22
This person provides college and career counseling as well as personal support to students in High School.
Guidance Counselor/School Counselor
How many high schools are there in Yonkers?
Bonus points if you can name them!
8
1. Yonkers High School; 2. Saunders Trades and Technical High School; 3. Lincoln High School; 4. Gorton High School; 5. Yonkers Montessori Academy; 6. Early College High School; 7. Palisade Preparatory School; 8. Riverside High School
According to USA Today, the most popular college major is/are:
1. Business; 2. Health; 3. Social sciences; 4. Biological and environmental sciences; 5. Engineering.
One Application where you can apply for all federal financial aid.
FAFSA
I can “elect” to take more, but I need 3.5 of these credits to graduate.
Electives
This person works with parents to help with any issue they may have with the school
The Parent Coordinator
90% of students admitted to this Ivy League University located at 116th Street in Harlem were in the top 10% of their graduating class. The school only took 6.89% of the students who applied. Name this school.
Columbia
At $208,000 per year, these jobs are some of the highest paying. What are they?
Oral surgeons, surgeons, OB-GYN, Psychiatrists, Anesthesiologists, Orthodontists.
These colleges are cheaper to attend than others but only for residents.
State College
I need to pass 5 of these tests to graduate
Regents Exams
This person is responsible for the overall operation of the school.
The Principal
There are generally 5 segments to a college application. Name them.
Essay, Test Scores, Recommendations, HS transcript, Activities list/resume
Who is the largest employer in NYC?
Public: The City of New York employs 250,000 people. Private: JPMorgan Chase & Co employs 249,257 people.
Each class you take in college has a certain number of these that you use towards your degree.
Credits
Name the five required exams for a Regents Diploma
1. ELA
2. Math (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry)
3. US History & Government
4. Global History
5. Science (Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
This person transports students home safely.
Bus Driver
Tuition and Fees at four- year public colleges have increased by what % over the last 30 years.
250%!
What kind of degree do you get from each of the following?:
1. Community College/Two Year Programs
2. Four Year College
3. Graduate School
1. Associate’s Degree;
2. Bachelor’s Degree;
3. Master’s Degree (or PhD).
This college super event usually happens in October and celebrates school pride with alumni and current students
Homecoming
What does “AP” stand for and how do I get credit for AP Classes?
Advanced Placement. A score of 4 or higher on the AP exam will earn you college credit and/or place you out of required introductory classes in college.
This group at the school is organized by parents and sometimes teachers take part. They meet to discuss how to improve the school
PTA - Parent Teacher Association
Name some colleges.
Various (Sarah Lawrence, CUNY Lehman College, Fordham University, Manhattan College, Manhattanville, SUNY Purchase, etc.)
This US federal grant helps subsidize your college tuition only for undergrads. The maximum amount of funding one can receive is $6,345 per year.
Pell Grant.
This website helps you with everything from your college search to SAT prep. Their symbol is an acorn
College Board.org