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GPA. The grade point average, more commonly known as the GPA, is calculated for all students in two different ways: Unweighted and Weighted . Unweighted GPA. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The grade point average, more commonly known as the GPA, is calculated for all students in two different ways:
Unweighted and Weighted
GPA
Unweighted GPAAn unweighted GPA is calculated for every student beginning with the first high school course a student takes, including those taken in middle school, and is calculated on a traditional 4.0 scale.
Scale90 – 100 = 4.080 – 89 = 3.0 70 – 79 = 2.0 0 – 69 = 0.0
The unweigheted GPA is calculated using ALL high school courses, no matter what the subject.
Weighted GPAA weighted GPA is calculated for all students based on a scale which gives a higher weight to upper level courses, and it is used for class ranking.
ScaleAP Courses = up to 7 points
Pre-AP Courses = up to 6 pointsRegular courses = up to 5 points
* The weighted GPA is calculated using only courses in the following subject areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies (including Economics), and Foreign language. ANY course which falls under these subject areas, (ex. Communication Applications, Psychology, Debate, yearbook, etc.) and grades earned in these courses during middle school, WILL also be included in the weighted GPA, and therefore will affect the class rank.
Importance of GPA
It is a quick indicator to colleges of your academic stamina.
It is one of the main criteria looked at on college applications.
It is a snapshot encompassing your time in high school in one element.
It is a quick indicator to employers and military of your potential as a member of their organization.
A student should select the mostrigorous courses he/she is capable of completing.
Colleges will look for rigor.
(However, beware of overloading your student in the 9th grade year)
Rigorous Coursework
Aids in college admission at selective institutions
AP classes can help you earn college credits through AP Exams (AP Exam taken at end of year. Score must be at a certain level, which is determined by each individual institution, to receive credit)
Weighted at the highest level, which can help increase class rank
PreAP and AP What are the Benefits?
Dual Credit What are the Benefits?
Introduction to college courses while in the high school setting
Helps get a head start on college credits (College credit guaranteed at all Texas public colleges by earning a “B” (80 or better) in the course)Earn high school and college credit at the
same timeWeighted at the PreAP level, which can
help increase class rank
What is Success?
Self Management Skills
Self awareness Emotion management
Self-confidence Stress management
Resilience Skills to forgive and forget
Persistence and Perseverance Patience
People Skills
Communication skills Presentation skills
Influence / persuasion skills Team work skills Leadership skills
Skills in dealing with difficult personalities and difficult situations
Ability to think / communicate on your feet (under pressure
Interpersonal relationship skills Organizing skills
High School SuccessRegular attendanceTake advantage of extra opportunitiesAttentive in classTalk directly to their teachers about
grades and work with them during tutorials
Turn in all assignmentsTake pride in work
High School Success
Participating in fine arts and athleticsTaking challenging classesFinding a great group of friendsWorking with a clear set of goals for
college, career, and beyondParticipating in extracurricular
activities
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities
Community service and extracurricular activities play an important role with colleges and scholarship committees. Become involved in school and community activities now –
don’t wait until your senior year Seek activities and opportunities relative to your future career
plans Visit the Northwest High School Counseling website for
volunteer and community service activities Start an activities record including all school and community
activities, leadership positions, honors, awards, uniques educational experiences, employment, and volunteer work.
THE BIG EVENT! April 5, 2014◦ Be sure to update this record at least once a year.
To Do List for College Admissions 9th Grade
• Study: grades are reported on your permanent transcript
• Select challenges classes• Explore extracurricular interests and volunteer
work• Start an activities record listing honors, awards,
and activities• Take the PSAT• Start a college savings account• Visit college websites and campuses• Research college information
- Visit the NHS Counseling website for helpful resources
Common Mistakes
1. My 9th grade year doesn’t count; I have plenty of time to make it up.
2. I chose this class because my friend is taking it.3. I skipped 4th period because it won’t hurt to miss one
day of that class.4. I don’t feel like doing my homework, so I’ll just do well
on the test.5. I don’t have time to join school clubs because I have to
spend my free time studying.6. Everyone else understood the teacher’s explanation but
me; I am too embarrassed to ask the teacher for more help.
7. I am afraid to tell the teacher about the problems I am having with this class.
8. I want to take blow off classes during my senior year.
Graduation Programs
The Recommended Program:◦ 26 Credits
4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 World Languages (same language)
Spanish, French, or German 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art
Art, Choir, Dance, Theatre Arts, and more ½ Credit of Communication Applications (Speech) 5 ½ Elective
Graduation Programs, cont.
The Distinguished Program:◦ Designed for students who want to achieve
beyond the state recommended graduation requirements
◦ Criteria for the Distinguished Achievement Program Meet all requirements of the Recommended
Graduation Program Requires 3 credits of a World Language Obtain a combination of 4 of the following
advanced measures or through independent research project AP classes with scores of 3 or higher on the AP Exam National Merit Commendation (PSAT) College courses must earn a B or higher
Tips for choosing classes
4 years to take 2-3 years of foreign language
12 elective spots—Fine Arts, PE, 1 semester of speech
The courses you take now give you more room!!
Being PreAP ready—look at strengths, choose 2(discuss balance with 3-4)
Mapping Out the Next 4 Years
Counselors from your high school will come in the spring
Look at ALL 4 YEARS—make sure you have room
Fun vs. balance vs. rigor
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