HS Requirements
2.0 GPA
What sport is new to CCPA high school students this year?
Baseball
How many hours of sleep should you be getting every night?
Middle and high school students should be getting between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every night
True - Nearly all 9th grade courses are A-G requirements and go towards graduation and your GPA.
The official, comprehensive academic history, listing all courses, final grades, GPA, and credits over a student's entire school career
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Name 2 types of courses students can take for additional credit that can help boost their GPA
AP Courses, Dual Enrollment Courses, and the Liberation Learners Honors Program
What can stress look like?
Difficulty sleeping, body or head hurts, irritable, weak immune system/getting sick early, difficulty focusing, etc.
You need to receive a A, B or C in order to receive credit for classes
How many years of science do you need to graduate from a school in OUSD?
In OUSD, students are REQUIRED to take 3 years of science in order to graduate. In order to be eligible to apply to college (A-G requirements), students need to take a minimum of 2 years.
What class do all 11th and 12th grade students take at CCPA to help them explore their career options?
College Seminar which is taught by the school counselors and our college & career readiness staff
Name 3 different coping skills/strategies
Go for a walk, run or hike; Put on some music and dance; Bounce or kick a ball; Squeeze a stress ball; Go for a bike ride; Tense and relax your muscles; Take a quiet break or rest; Play a game with the family; Call a friend; etc
How can your grades in HS help you in the future?
- Competitiveness for college/jobs
- Free money for college
What is a weighted GPA?
A weighted GPA is your Grade Point Average (GPA) that included additional points for AP, Honors or Dual Enrollment courses.
Name 2 college access programs students can participate in at CCPA
PCA, METS, College Track, Upward Bound
Why are resilience & grit two important skills to have in high school?
It can support students in strengthening their ability to persevere when facing challenges and in order to reach long-term, meaningful goals
Name the 3 sports or clubs we have at CCPA that HS students can participate in.
Sports → Cross Country, Track & Field, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, and Baseball
Clubs → Debate Club, Robotics Club, RAWR (Gay-Straight Alliance)
The minimum amount of credits you need to earn to graduate from high school
230 credits (minimum) - These credits must meet your A-G requirements
Name 2 ways students can build up their college competitiveness
Take Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment Courses, Advanced Placement, Extracurricular Activities, Internships/Community Service, Retake Failed Courses, Go above the minimum A-G requirements!
Name 3 people or places you can go to for help
Teachers/advisor; School counselors (Ms. Citlali, Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Amber); College Center; Mr. Mack/Ms. Murphy; Ms. Boyle
Language Other than Language- You can take can a dual enrollment course OR test out (if you are fluent in another language) with the AVANT test
Sport - You can receive sport credit by playing a high school sport in the Fall, Winter or Spring OR during post-session (any session that requires fitness).