Credits
This is the total number of credits needed to graduate HS in Philadelphia
23.5
What is the Purpose of the Freshman orientation?
It is intended to help students understand the school’s dress code, policies and regulations
Variable
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
This cost covers classes, room and board, but books are not always included
Tuition
This is how many math credits you need
3 credits
Who should be your first points of contact when you have questions about your plans after high school?
Guidance counselor/College and Career Readiness Coordinator
What is an example of a fixed expense?
Mortgage, car payment, car insurance
What does GPA show?
The average grade in all your course
Students can live here while studying various majors; also called on campus living
Dorms
These are high schools that offer technical educations
CTE (Career Technical Education)
What are two examples of Using your time wisely outside of school?
Develop habits that will lead to success.
Find a quiet place to study.
Plan a daily homework schedule.
These two accounts are the typical ones used by consumers at a bank
Credit and Savings
Obtaining this GPA starts to unlock scholarships for college
What is a 3.0
Students can find some some good fast food options here and meet up with friends to hang out or study
What is the student center
.5 credits is needed in this class
What is health
How can the company you keep affect your standing in school?
Trouble makers/bullying can affect students grades and participation
Class clowns interrupting the lesson
Talk students into cutting class
Motivated students tend to motivate/push their friends
School loans are a good one of these
Debts
These are gate keepers along with a strong GPA to get into college
SAT/ACT score
Minority scholarships, Federal grants, interest loans are a few examples of this
Elective credit
What are the two tests students should consider taking if they plan on going to college after high school
SAT/ACT
A plan to help you manage and save money
Budget
This is how you calculate your GPA
Total Points (___)/total number of classes (___) = (___) this is your GPA
Some students take longer than others to declare this; another name for degree programs
What is Major