Academics
College/Career
Graduation Requirements
Miscellaneous
True or False
100
Name 2 examples of dual-credit opportunities at Jonathan Law

advanced placement courses, early college experience, CT State dual-enrollment program, etc.

100

Name 3 career clusters/pathways

Any of the following are acceptable answers:

  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Education and Training
  • Finance
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
100

What is the minimum amount of credits required to graduate high school?

25

100

How many tardies equal an absence?

3

100

True or false: attendance is taken once, at the beginning of the day

False

200

What are the requirements to be promoted from a freshman to a sophomore?

1. have earned a minimum of 6.5 credits

2. have passed English 1

3. have passed one year of mathematics

200

What are some options students have when they graduate high school?

Go to a two-year or four-year college, begin their career, go to a trade school, etc.

200

What is the booklet called to learn more about courses?

The Program of Studies

300

How do you pass a class?

1. Attend class

2. Receive a passing grade

300

What might colleges consider when they are looking at a student's application? Name at least 3 components.

Transcript, grades, college essay, resume, extracurriculars, demonstrated interest, SAT/ACT scores, discipline records, attendance, etc.

300

Who should you talk to about your course selections and graduation requirements?

School Counselor

300

What is the SAT?

The SAT is the standardized college admissions test required by some colleges for admission. It is composed of Reading/Writing and Math sections.

400

What is the attendance policy for half-year and full-year classes?

For all half-year classes, students will lose credit if they are absent 10+ times. For all full-year classes, students will lose credit if they are absent 20+ times. If you lose credit for a class, you may have to repeat it in summer school or the following school year.

400

What is the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program and what are the requirements?

The CT automatic admission program is afforded to CT high school seniors to gain automatic admission to participating colleges and universities. Requirements: be a CT high school senior; 3.0 weighted GPA or 2.75 unweighted GPA

400

What are the graduation requirements for social studies

3 credits including .5 civics, 1.0 US History, and .5 global