Graduation Requirements Part 1
What is a credit?
Method used to determine and document that students have met academic requirements
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What are 3 sports offered at North Haven High School that aren't offered at North Haven Middle School?
Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Girls Rugby, Football, Swimming, Field Hockey, Tennis, Fencing, Golf
What time does school start?
Block 1 starts at 7:33
What kind of schedule is at the high school?
Same as the middle school - block scheduling (4 blocks a day!)
How many years of English is required to graduate?
How many semesters of PE do you need to graduate?
2
Name 3 clubs that are offered at the high school.
Yearbook, GSA, Best Buddies, Drama, Improv, Marching Band, Psychology, Language Honor Society, Unified Arts, Student Council, Video Game, Writing, Newspaper, etc.
How many absences are "allowed" in a half year (.5 credit) course before you lose credit?
9
What grade is the hardest?
Junior year! This is the year colleges look at the most, students often take advanced classes, and students are most challenged
How many credits do you need to graduate High School?
25
What is the difference between an L2 and L3 class?
A student is placed in an L2 class if they are learning at grade level. A student is placed in an L3 class if they are learning at an higher level.
Who is the athletic director?
Mr. Blumenthal
If you lose credit, what can you do to make it up?
You have three options:
Attend summer school
Repeat the course again next school year
Tutored by a certified teacher over the summer
Name one way I can help determine what I want to do in the future.
Research your interests, talk to your school counselor, explore Naviance, shadow your parents/relatives careers.
How many total credits do you need to move on to 11th grade?
Between 11 and 13 credits
How many hours of community service do you need to graduate?
40 hours
How can you be a well-rounded student at the high school?
Get good grades, involve yourself in sports, activities, clubs, volunteer work, etc.
If I have 20 absences but an A+ in Geometry, can I move onto Algebra 2 next year? True or False.
Name two ways you can manage your time.
Use a planner, do not procrastinate, prioritize bigger tasks, stick to a routine, set time limits, learn when to say no, avoid multitasking, plan ahead.
What does "MBDA" stand for? (Hint: it is a class you have to take to graduate high school!)
Mastery Based Diploma Assessment
How many credits of a World Language do you need to graduate NHHS? What is recommended if you are going to attend college?
1 credit - to graduate
3 credits - to attend college (recommended!)
How many "Fs" can you receive to get dismissed from your sports team?
Any in-season athlete at the end of the marking period receiving two (2) or more academic failures âFâ will be immediately dismissed from their current team
What percentage of absences during the school year do you need to be "chronically absent"?
10%
How can I plan for success in high school?
Set goals, talk to my counselor/teachers, join sports/clubs, plan for college/post graduation, advocate for yourself, hand things in on time!