The word for one completed and passed class in high school is...A. Course B. Credit C. Curriculum
B. Credit
100
This high school has a World Language Mangnet focus and is also a zoned school for many Jane Long Students.
Bellaire High School
100
The average annual income for a high school dropout in 2005 was...
A. $10,000
B. $17, 000
C. $30, 000
$17,000...a high school graduate without college had an average income of about $26,000. That's $9,000 more!
100
How many high schools can you apply to?
A. Only one
B. 30
C. 100
B. 30 - there are 28 magnet programs listed in the high school brochure, plus Sharpstown International High School and Challenge Early College. You can also apply to YES prep or KIPP schools for even more options!
100
What is the term that means "waiting for something better in the future"?
Delayed Gratification
200
The average of all your grades from your entire high school career is...
GPA
200
This high school is well know for their music, dance, and art programs.
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA)
200
What percent of Hispanic students graduate on time with a regular diploma?
A. 58%
B. 72%
C. 89%
58%......compared to 53% of Black students, 76% of White students and 80% of Asian students....Be on the positive side of this statistic!
200
How many credits do you need to graduate under the "Recommended" Graduation plan?
26
200
What is Lee High School's Mascot?
The Generals.
300
The graduation plan that includes special extra projects or good test scores is...
A. Distinguished
B. Recommended
C. Core
THe Distinguished Graduation Plan
300
A future doctor might want to attend this high school.
DeBakey HIgh School for Health Professions
300
Which gender has a higher graduation rate, males or females?
Females. 74% of girls graduate versus 66% of boys.
300
How many credits do you need to graduate under the "Distinguished" graduation plan?
26...plus additional "special measures" such as independent projects or a record of excellent test scores.
300
What day are we returning to school after the holiday break?
Tuesday, January 4th
400
A course that is not required, but that you can choose to take if you are interested...
Elective (helps fulfill your credit requirements)
400
This high school requires a special application and a test for students who want to start earning college credit in high school.
Challenge Early College High School
400
Which state has the highest percentage of students who graduate?
A. Texas
B. Iowa
C. New Jersey
C. New Jersey (81%)....Texas has only a 67% graduation rate. Let's bring it up!
400
How many Math and Science credits do you need to graduate from high school?
4 math and
4 science... You need to take math and science every year!
400
What is the name of the funny hat you wear when you walk across the stage for graduation?
The mortar board.
500
Each half of a year in high school is called a(n)...A. Academic Period B. Report Card C. Semester
C. Semester
500
Many Jane Long Students will attend this school even if they don't submit a magnet application, but this school does have a magnet program in Humanities (art, culture, literature, etc.)
Lee High School
500
Over a lifetime, how much does one dropout lose that he or she could have earned if they had finished their high school education?
$320,000 (including taxes)
500
How much does it cost to apply to a high school?
It's free! Just get your transcripts and fill out the paperwork.
500
How will you feel in 4 (8th grade) or 5 (7th grade) years when you graduate?