Which school is this?
Performing arts high school named after a famous musician
Duke Elinington High School
How do you share your past and current grades with schools?
Transcript/Report cards
What is a afterschool activty
Clubs
How can you demostrate that you are a dedicated student?
Maintain good grades throughout all middle school years
What is the difference between public and private schools?
Public schools are funded by the American public while private schools are funded privately
Private school focused on social justice and based on Quaker ideology
Sidwell Friends
Do all applications require an admissions test?
No
What is the relationship between learning and number of teachers?
Teacher/student ratio
How can you show that you are a well-rounded student?
Join clubs, sports and extracurricular activities
What is one option for further education after high school?
State/community college, trade school, internships
School starting with the letter B that has a partnership with Howard University
Banneker
What is the name of the website for public DC applications?
My School DC
What is an after school activity that is often outside?
Sports
How can you prepare for admissions tests?
Keep up with your classes as well as study beforehand
True or false: All public schools require uniforms
False
Only IB-for-all, advanced language public school in the District of Columbia
DC International
What is a conversation between a prospective student and the admission officer?
Interview
What are Advanced ______ classes?
Advanced Placement (AP)
How can you prepare for admissions interviews?
Mock interviews
What is the limit of schools you can apply to through the My School DC application?
The maximum is 12 schools
The only STEM application school in the DCPS system
McKinley Tech
What is the component of applications that take the longest?
Hint: Something you do often in English class
Writing essays
What is a calculation related to graduation?
Graduation rate
When should you start to prepare for HSP applications?
Now!
What is a parochial school?
a private school supported by a particular church or parish