High School Graduation Requirements
What is the number of credits a student needs to graduate from EAST high school?
22
What are the two tests most colleges require a student to take for admissions? (now optional)
ACT or SAT
What is the number of credits a student should earn their Freshman year?
6
What is an admissions requirement for some colleges and universities?
2 years of a World Langauge
What are the 5 branches of the US Military?
Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Airforce, and Navy
What is the total number of credits a student can earn in summer school?
1
What is the test that Madison College requires students to take in order to apply?
(may google for 12 seconds)
COMPASS
What is the lowest grade a student can receive and still pass a class to earn credit?
D
What are things a student will need to submit when applying to a college and/or university? (List two)
Reference Letter, Application, Fee, Transcripts
What is a website that can support the exploration of career, college, and other post-high school options?
Career Cruising
What are the grades that are used to calculate a student's Semester 1 grade?
Quarter 1 grade, Quarter 2 grade and semester exam
What are different post high school options? (list at least 3)
Four year college, Two year college, Specialized training (trade school), Military
What is the standardized test students take their Freshman year?
STAR
What do you do in the fall of your senior year?
You start applying to colleges!
What is the free application for federal student aide?
FAFSA
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average, shortened
What are the grades that colleges and potential employers will see on a student's transcript?
Semester 1 and Semester 2 grades
Who is the Principal?
Dr. Helena Thomas
What is the average ACT scores that is needed to gain acceptance into college?(The ACT is out of 36)
An average score of 22
What are ways of learning about a job/career while earning a wage?
Apprenticeship or Internship
What are the total number of credits in each area, a student needs to graduate from EAST High School?
4 of English 3 of Social Studies 3 of Science 3 of Math 1.5 of PE .5 of Health 7 of Electives
What is the class of 2023's graduation date?
June 2027
Who is the 9th grade counselors?
Mr. Harkey
What percentage of the 2022 graduating class planned to go onto some type of post-high school education?
(may google for 30 seconds)
47% expect to attend a four-year college (source: The Hill)
What is the average in-state tuition for one year of school at public 4-year college in North Carolina?
(no google, guess within the nearest hundred)
$6,652 for North Carolina residents