High School Info
What is the name of our Principal?
Dr. Miller
What should you do if you are struggling in a class?
Reach out to your teacher; study with friends; go to tutorials; use Quizlet; etc. Most important is to communicate with us!!
How many days are in a school year?
180
What is the test that all sophomores and juniors take to help prepare them for the SAT exam?
PSAT
This refers to one-half of the school year, made up of two marking periods.
What is a semester?
What is the name or term for the classes that you get to choose to take , that are not considered core classes?
Electives
What is the name of the book that students can use to look up general information and policy for Cedar Ridge High School?
Student Handbook
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the assessment students take in the spring of their junior year to get into college?
SAT
This is the number of nine weeks or marking periods in one school year?
What is 4 nine weeks.
What does PTech stand for?
Pathways in Technology Early College High School
What is my name?
What are you working towards in the PTech program?
Vocational Nursing Level 2 Certificate
How many STAAR Tests do you need to pass to graduate high school?
5
What is the main difference between lunch in middle school and high school?
In middle school you eat with your grade level. In high school it depends on what class you have.
This is the number of English Language Arts credits required to graduate from high school
4
What 4 math courses are required to graduate?
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and any higher math course.
How many days can you miss before you lose credit for your class?
4
What is the name of the test that students must pass at the end of sophomore year in order to be admitted into the Nursing Program at ACC?
TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills).
What is the mascot of Cedar Ridge High School?
The Raiders
This is the term given to courses in which high school students have the opportunity to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
Dual Credit Courses
This is similar group of classes that students take in the same subject area towards a specific career.
Program of Study
How many total credits do you need to graduate high school?
27
What is the name of the test you must pass to take an ACC college class next semester?
The TSI.
What is the name of the person over PTech who gives all of the presentations?
Mr. Block