Classes
Spanish, German, or French.
What are foreign language classes?
A 9th grade students is classified as a...
What is Freshman?
Work without pay but earns you experience in the workforce.
What is an internship?
Set of rules that tell you what you can wear to school or school event.
What is the dress code?
DAMI DOUBLE JEOPARDY What subjects are on the SAT?
What subjects are on the ACT?
SAT: Math, English, and Writing (200-800 per test)
National Average in 2019 = 1060
ACT: Math, Reading, English and Science (1-36 score)
National Average in 2019 = 20.8
You need to pass this class in order to sign up for the next level.
What is a prerequisite?
This is a class you choose according to your interest.
What is an elective?
You attend this program every other Saturday to enhance your academic, personal and professional skills?
What is Young Men of Excellence?
Keep a student out of school for a short period of time for breaking rules/misbehaving.
What is suspension?
Suspensions follow you on your Academic Record. And are negative marks on your College Portfolio.
Official school report with a list of your grades in the subjects you studied in high school.
What is a transcript?
A student in their third year of high school is classified as a....
What is a Junior?
Recognition to show that you have completed a course; counts towards your graduation.
What is a credit?
Do you know how many credits your high school requires for graduation?
What does DAMI stand for?
Dekalb Alphas Mentoring Initiative?
Absent from school without permission.
What is truant?
Georgia's Compulsory School Attendance Law 20-2-690.1 became much stricter in regard to truancy. The new law states that more than five (5) unexcused absences constitute truancy.
Did you know parents can receive up to $100 in fines and 30 days in jail for children who violate Georgia's truancy laws.
What is the 10th grade assessment known for awarding students as part of the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
PSAT
This year's test will be Wednesday, October 16th.
A student who takes courses at a local college or university while still in high school is part of what kind of program?
Dual Enrollment
Research you high school to see if they offer dual enrollment programs.
Average grade you earned, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits.
What is your GPA (grade point average)?
A perfect GPA is a 4.0 on a 4 point scale.
That's all A's in your classes.
YME ALL IN PARTICIPATION: Name 10 colleges or universities in the state of Georgia
1. Kennesaw State University 2. Morehouse College 3. Georgia Institute of Technology 4. Georgia State 5. Oglethorpe 6. Clark Atlanta 7. Spelman College 8. Emory University 9. Clayton State University 10. The Art Institute of Atlanta, etc.
Records show that you are doing what is needed to move forward toward graduation.
What are graduation requirements? (academic progress)
College Preparatory with Distinction requires 22 Total Credits.
Check your high school's break down for Core Classes and Electives.
Last dance of the school year.
What is prom?
College-level courses you can take in high school...typically you will need teacher recommendation.
What is advanced placement? (advance classes)
Arrangement of students from highest to lowest based on their grades or GPA.
What is class rank? or rank in class
If you rank number 1 in your class, you will your class's Valedictorian.
Any sport or activity you participate in is referred to as this.
What is extracurricular?
Extracurricular Activities are a great additions to your College Prep portfolio.
What are three things to do to strengthen your college application?
1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an admissions counselor 6. Attend the DAMI YME Saturday Sessions
If you graduate college you will on average make more money than just a high school graduate.
(True) Average annual income in 2018: College Education: $51,000 High School Education: $28,000