High School Bound

High School Bound

Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the importance of a high school transcript.

Students will learn how to calculate GPA's.

DOL

Given a set of grades SWBAT calculate GPA's with at least 85% accuracy.

Essential Question

How is a GPA calculated?

What are the consequences of having a below average GPA?

Lesson Agenda

• Review Take Aways

• Take a look at the meaning and examples of transcripts.

• Identify extracurricular activities

• Calculate GPA's

• Questions & Answers

Lesson Review

Multiple Choice

Which is not considered an endorsement

• Military

• Business and Industry

• STEM

• Arts & Humanities

Multiple Choice

Celeste will be entering the 10th grade in 2022. What will be her classification in 2024

• Sophomore

• Freshman

• Junior

• Senior

Multiple Choice

AP, Honors, Advance, IB and Early College classes are what type of classes?

• Unweighted

• Extracurricular

• Weighted

• Electives

Multiple Choice

Leslie wants to take courses that will earn her more GPA points, which course should she take?

• History 2

• AP Physics

• Math Foundations

• Biology

Multiple Select

List all things that are found on a transcript.

• GPA

• Personal Information

• Elementary School Grades

• All Courses

• Earned credits

Multiple Choice

Who will graduate valedictorian?

• Princess 4.95

• Celeste 4.98

• Angel 4.97

• Dominic 4.94

Multiple Choice

If you are interested in a CEO of a company, which endorsement should you follow?

• Public Service

• Business & Industry

• Multidisciplinary

• STEM

Multiple Choice

Samantha has a desire to become a lawyer. Which endorsement should she seek?

• Public Service

• Business & Industry

• Arts & Humanities

• Agriculture

High School Plans

Group Activity

Calculating GPA's

Extracurricular Classes

Extracurricular activities "include arts, athletics, clubs, employment, personal commitments, and other pursuits

Open Ended

What is one take away from today's lesson?