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Name That High School
100
What is the name of a tool you can use to keep track of assignments?
Agenda book/planner
100
What is a goal?
Something you want to accomplish
100
What kind of class can give you college credit?
AP (Advanced Placement) classes
100
What is peer pressure?
Feeling the need to do something because other people are doing it or because they make you feel like you should do it
100
What high school was named after a famous scientist?
Albert Einstein HS
200
Where do you keep all of your class materials and handouts?
A binder
200
What is the difference between short term and long term goals?
Short term goals are less than 12 months, long term goals take more than 12 months to achieve
200
Name 2 standardized college admissions tests
ACT and SAT
200
What can you do when you are being pressured by peers?
Say no. Repeat it if you have to. Walk away.
200
What high school was named after an assassinated president?
John F. Kennedy HS
300
What can you use to keep papers and class materials organized in your binder?
Dividers
300
What is a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Measurable, Time-bound
300
Name 3 things you can do to study for an exam.
1. Review notes 2. Make flash cards 3. Form a study group
300
Does peer pressure only involve words? Why?
No. Sometimes actions can be a form a peer pressure.
300
What high school has a science, mathematics, and computer science magnet program?
Montgomery Blair
400
Name 3 things you can do to make sure you don't forget anything before leaving for school?
1. Pack things the night before 2. Make a list and check that you have everything before leaving 3. Put a sticky note on the door
400
Give an example of a short term goal
I want to get started on all of my work by 5pm
400
Name 3 extracurricular activities high schoolers can participate in
1. The school musical 2. Football 3. Model UN
400
What is a reason people give in to peer pressure?
To fit in. To be liked. Because they are worried people will make fun of them.
400
What high school has an engineering magnet program and biomedical magnet program?
Wheaton HS
500
What organizational technique can you use to make sure you meet all the requirements for graduation?
Make a four-year plan
500
What steps can you take to reach your goal of graduating on time?
Making sure you take all your required classes, meet with your guidance counselor, stay up to date on your assignments, make-up and missed exams, get all your SSL hours
500
What is name for the category of classes not required for graduation?
Electives
500
Give an example of positive peer pressure.
You see all your friends studying for a test. They encourage you to join them and study.
500
What are the names of the 4 high schools Takoma Park MS feeds into?
Montgomery Blair HS, Albert Einstein HS, John F. Kennedy HS, Northwood HS, and Wheaton HS