GPS
Credits
John Bowne HS
College
Regents Exams
100
How many times per month are you required to meet with your GPS counselor?
3 times... 2 times for counseling and 1 time for academic advising.
100
How many credits are the majority of classes worth each cycle?
.5 credits
100
Where do you go to replace a lost metrocard?
The transportation office.
100
What is the name of the standardized exam you must take for your entrance into college?
The SAT
100
What are the Regents Examinations?
Standardized tests on core subjects High School students are required to take at the end of each year. Typically 9th-11th grade.
200
What is the room number of the GPS office?
153H
200
How many credits do you need to graduate?
44 credits
200
What is the name of the principal?
Mr. Kwait
200
When do apply for college?
Senior year.
200
True or False? Your Regents Examination scores are taken into consideration when you apply to out of state schools.
False! Out of state schools do not judge you based on your Regents Examination scores because Regents Examinations are not taken in every state. Regents Exams vary from state to state.
300
How many counselors are there in the GPS program, and what are their names?
6 Counselors. Mr. Epel, Miss. Ambrosio, Miss. Koresh, Miss. Brown, Miss. Halim & Miss. Saba
300
How many credits is 1 cycle of phys ed worth?
.29 credits
300
In order to get working papers how old must you be?
14 years old
300
What degrees can you earn from undergraduate school?
A bachelor's degree
300
How many labs do you need in order to sit for the Living Environment regents?
30 labs.
400
How many absences did you need in the previous school year to qualify for the GPS program?
20 absences
400
How many years of a English are you required to take?
4 years.
400
How many deans are there at JBHS?
10 Deans
400
True or false? Tuition is typically higher for out of state students who attend state schools.
True.
400
When can you take the Regents Examinations?
June, August and January.
500
What are the hours of operation of the GPS office?
8:30-5pm
500
What credits must you have to be considered a sophomore?
2 credits in English, 2 credits in Math, 2 credits in Science, and 2 credits in global/history
500
What is the name of the AP of Security?
Mr. Misuraca
500
True or false? You must attend college in order to be successful in life and get a good paying job.
False! You do not have to attend college in order to be successful. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to college. A big factor will be money.
500
What is the minimum grade must you score on every Regents Exam in order to qualify for an Advanced Regents Diploma?
85% or higher