High School
What are the mascots of North High School and East High School?
North - Polar Bears
East - Scarlets
Name one career that requires a college diploma.
Teacher, nurse, social worker, engineer, accountant, computer programmer, fashion designer, athletic trainer, and so many more ...
What form do you fill and and submit to get a job?
A job application.
Do you have to go to college after high school?
No! Some things that you can do after high school include: apprenticeships, certificate programs, military, going straight to work, and Job Corps to name a few.
What is the Goodrell Middle School mascot?
Lion
Get involved! What is one extra-curricular activity that you can do in high school?
Basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, theatre, show choir, newspaper, yearbook, student government, art club, robotics, and many more!
What degree can you earn at a community college?
Associates of Arts Degree in Arts or Science (two year degree).
What is minimum wage in Iowa?
$7.25 an hour
What is an entry-level position?
When you start at the lowest paid position in a company with a chance to work your way up.
What is Goodrell's nickname?
"The Pride of Des Moines"
How many credits do you need to graduate from high school in DMPS?
23
3 Social Studies, 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1.5 Fine Arts, 1 PE, 7.5 Electives
What is the name of a 4-year degree?
Bachelor's Degree
What is a document that lists a person's education, skills, and experience.
Name at least one branch of the military?
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
What is the last line of the Goodrell ROAR?
For the betterment of our community!
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average
Average value of all the grades you have earned.
What are the three public universities in Iowa?
Iowa State University (ISU), University of Iowa (UI), University of Northern Iowa (UN).
Name one of the top 4 employers in Iowa?
Wells Fargo, Hy-Vee, Principal Financial, Mercy Hospital.
What kind of a job can you get with a training certificate (4-16 week training)?
Certified Nursing Assistant, Truck Driver, Dog Groomer, Phlebotomist, Welder and many more ...
Who is Goodrell Middle School named after?
The school is named after Miss May Goodrell, who was born in 1859 and died in 1939. Miss Goodrell graduated from East High School, was a classroom teacher, and later became one of East High School’s most famous principals.
What is an AP class?
AP stands for Advanced Placement, which are college level courses. These higher level courses are offered at high schools to provide students an opportunity to earn college credits.
What level of education has the highest unemployment rate?
Less than a high school diploma.
What is a new job title that was only created in the last 10 years?
social media manager, app developer, Uber driver, podcast producer, driverless car engineer, telemedicine doctor, Zumba instructor, ...
Combines on the job training with classroom instruction to teach skills needed to work in the trades.
An Apprenticeship
What year did Goodrell Middle School open?
Goodrell Middle School was originally opened as May Goodrell Junior High School in 1955 for students in grades 7th ,8th , and 9th .