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Graduation Requirements
High School Terminology
High School Terminology 2
College Preperation
College Costs
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The number of credits needed to graduate from High School
94 credits
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What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
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What does the CCC stand for?
College and Career Center
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True or False Being actively involved in school or community groups will help me get into college?
True
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What is a scholarship?
FREE Money. Scholarships are usually merit based and tend to focus on grades, leadership, community involvement, athletics, and over coming obstacles.
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The number of years of English required to graduate
4 years
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What is a transcript?
Official school record of your grades, attendance, GPA, class rank and test scores (MCA, ACT etc.)
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Explain Advanced Placement or "AP" Classes
A series of voluntary exams based on college-level courses taken in high school. High school students who do well on one or more of these exams have the opportunity to earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college.
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Why is volunteering important?
It’s helpful, you learn from the experience, good for college application
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What is Financial Aid?
A form based on family income that determines how much money or grants you will qualify for from the state and federal government. Financial Aid also determines what loans students will be eligible for
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The number of credits needed per year in order to graduate
24 credits
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What is a class rank?
A ranking of students based on GPA. The student with the highest GPA is ranked #1 and the second highest GPA is 2 and so on. (e.g. 54/372)
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What is an Elective Course?
A course a student may select beyond the core requirements
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True or False You can only take the ACT Test one time
False
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What is a Grant?
Money awarded to students by state and federal government. DOES NOT need to be repaid
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Besides English, name three other required courses needed to graduate
Math (algebra, geometry,) Social Studies (Am. History, World History, Geography) Science (biology chemistry, physics)
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What is does extra curricular mean?
An activity that takes place outside of class
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Explain the Honors Program, i.e. "honors student" and "honors course"
Honors students may refer to: 1.Students recognized for their academic achievement on lists published periodically throughout the school year, known as honor rolls, varying from school to school, and from enlarged different levels of education. 2.Students enrolled in designated honors courses or honors program. 3.Students who are members of the National Honor Society or other honor society.
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Name 3 ways to start preparing for college as a 9th grader
Get good grades in high school; get volunteer experience for resumes, scholarships, and recommendations; go on as many college visits as you can; start getting ideas about careers you could see yourself working; job shadow; ask questions!
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What is the average price of a college textbook?
$175
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What happens if you do not earn enough credits for the year
Must attend summer school or the ALC after school program
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What is a CUMULATIVE GPA
An average of all grade points earned to date in high school
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Explain International Baccalaureate or "IB" classes
International Baccalaureate is a challenging curriculum culminating in the IB Diploma. The curriculum focuses on world issues, global economics, cultural awareness, and field experiences such as internships and travel. The program is a two-year program for 11th and 12th graders who desire an academic challenge and an opportunity to earn an international diploma recognized by colleges and universities throughout the world. There are two types of participation: certificate or full diploma completion
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What are 3 ways you can find a college that is the right fit for you?
Talk to your Advisor! Talk to school counselors and any CCC staff! Go on college visits. Do your own research online. Speak with friends and family who have experience.
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What is the average yearly cost of college (tuition, room and board, books, fees, etc.) for a 1. 2 year college 2. 4 year public college 3. 4 year private college
1. $15,000 ($3000 tuition, fees and $12000 room/board, books) 2. $22,000 ($9000 tuition, fees and $13000 room/board, books) 3. $50,000 ($30000 tuition, fees and $20000 room/board, books)