Degrees/regular jeopardy
Associate's Degree
What is the name of a 2 year degree?
The best way to make sure you are on track for all of your credits for all of your classes is to talk to this specific person:
The counselor! Planning and checking is key and it's their job to help you check!
Doing well in high school can:
Increase the chances you get a higher degree to make more money by going to college
AND help you make more money than a high school drop out
You've missed a day of school, due to illness. On the next day you should:
Talk to/emails the teachers to see what you missed and what you can make up. Staying on top of your work like this can really help your grade!
Can everyone stay after school to be involved in activities?
No! But that's ok because you can still look good to a college.
Bachelor's Degree
What is the name of a 4 year degree?
All classes you fail must be repeated in summer school.
The percentage chance you graduate from high school if you have POOR attendance is:
75% and get's worse the more days you miss.
You notice someone cheating off your test. They didn't ask you. You should:
Tell the teacher you saw someone cheating off of your test. If you know the students name and they ask that is fine. Tell the teacher in private.
If you don't tell the teacher they might think that you decided to cheat together.
What chores can you do at home that might make you look good to a college?
Babysitting, cooking, cleaning, lawncare, etc. College will see you as responsible.
A PhD or Doctorate
What is the highest degree you can be awarded?
Usually only 11th and 12th graders if they have failed a certain amount of classes.
The percentage chance you graduate from high school if you have good attendance is:
91%
You aren't sure about who to talk to for college programs. Stop by these two offices for help:
Counselor's or the CCRC (college and career resource center) for help!
Name 4 of the college programs talked about (not including CCRC)
AVID, College Possible, Upward Bound (TRIO), Genesys Works
This degree takes two years after a bachelor's
What is a master's degree?
If you fail enough of your classes and don't make up the credits a counselor could:
Recommend that you switch schools to a gordon parks to make up the credits in a different way
Should you choose a career only for the money?
No, if you don't like the job it will be hard to last in. Pick a job that you LIKE and that PAYS WELL
A teacher just sent you to the principal for bullying, even though it wasn't you! You should react by:
Explaining it to the principal and then wait to clarify with the teacher. If you blow up at the teacher you could get into more trouble even if you are right.
Name 4 specific names of activities that colleges would also like to see you complete if you are able to be involved s (ex. volleyball)
WEB Leadership, student council, band, sports like volleyball, basketball, Model United Nations, Cultural Clubs, Gay-Straight Alliance, more and more!
$65,000 per year
What is the average salary that people with a master's degree and above (PhD, etc.) make?
How many credits do MOST SPPS students need to graduate?
86
What is the pattern that was shown in the graph from Two weeks ago about education and money?
As education goes up salary also goes up!
Someone tells you there is going to beer at a party with high school students this weekend. You should:
Not go to the party and tell your friends not to either. Someone could get hurt and a crime has been committed (underage drinking).
Who are two people you can talk to if you need help to make sure you are prepared for a certain college?
The school counselor and admissions counselor from that college. They will help you know if the school is a good fit or not.