Mrs. Fournier's Game of Life

Graduation

100

Number of Language Arts credits required for graduation.

4

200

Number of Math credits required for graduation.

3

300

Byers awards credit per semester. How many credits do you earn each semester for ONE passed class?

.5 credits

400

Besides Health, Ethical Leadership, Computer Science, and Speech what is 1 other educational area requirement needed for graduation?

Economics, Personal Finance

500

This is the total number of credits required for graduation.

25

"That's quacktastic!" -Billy Madison

100

The national average (percentage) of high school students who feel "very prepared" for life.

_{*points awarded if answer within 5% +-}

22%

200

Spanish or another foreign language is required for graduation. True/False

False - BUT, it is highly recommended for college-bound and other professionals who will work in diverse fields.

300

Average student loan debt in the US.

_{*pts awarded within $2,000 of the correct answer}

$38,375

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400

CTE is an acronym for this.

Career and Technical Education

500

This is the number of community service hours needed for graduation.

30

Potpourri

100

Name at least two ways in which you can pay for or earn money for college.

Job, College 529 Plan/Parents, Student Loans, Scholarships, Grants

200

The basic difference between federal vs private student loans (think business).

Interest rates 

*private loan rates are MUCH higher

300

Besides traditional four-year college, there are two other kinds of colleges. Name them.

Community or junior college, trade or vocational school

400

To letter academically, you must earn this GPA in one semester.

3.5 GPA

500

The first words Mickey Mouse said in a talking picture.

"Hot dog!" - Steamboat Willie (1928)