GEAR UP High School Vocabulary

What does “AP” stand for? What is an AP course?

• Advanced placement- a college level course in high school

• Academic pursuit- the dream to do better in school

• Awesome people- All GEAR UP people are awesome

• Alignment purpose- a course that aligns with your strand

What is a dual credit course?

• Students can earn high school and college credit at the same time.

• A course where you get twice as many grades for.

• Scholars can take one class, but it counts as two.

• 8th graders can take a class that counts as a high school credit.

What is a GPA and what does it stand for?

• GPA stands for Grade Point Average and is a combination of all grades.

• GPA stands for Grade Per Assignment and is the final grade you make in each class.

• GPA stands for Girl Power Academics and is a push to get girls into the STEM field.

• GPA stands for Giving Purposeful Assignments and is a goal for all teachers to give assignments that will help scholars.

Why is it important to have a high GPA?

• A high GPA helps with entrance into college and will help you get scholarships.

• A high GPA helps with making school interesting.

• A high GPA will help you get a better job.

• A high GPA will help you make higher grades on assessments.

Define “Class Rank”.

• Class rank is how you are measured in comparison to your classmates.

• Class rank is how popular you are.

• Class rank is how your school compares to other schools.

• Class rank is how each class compares with other classes.

Why is your class rank important?

• Your class rank can help you get into college or get scholarships.

• Your class rank can help you graduate early.

• Your class rank can get you a good job.

• Your class rank can help you get discounts on cool shoes and the latest fashion.

What is a transcript?

• Transcripts consist of individual student records such as attendance, classes, and grades.

• Transcripts are conversations written down.

• Transcripts are what the doctor gives you when you are sick and need medicine.

• Transcripts consist of how you behave in school.

Why is a transcript used for high school?

• It’s like a scorecard that allows you to review your entire high school career in one place.

• It's like a list of classes you need to take.

• It helps you remember the classes that you took.

• It helps you to get a better job.

Why is your transcript important when applying for college?

• If your transcript is good, you will have a better chance of getting into college.

• Your transcript will show them how many office referrals you had.

• Your transcript will show them what you want to be when you grow up.

• If your transcript is full, then you will get a better job.

If there are 310 students in your graduating class, what is the top 10%?

• Students from 1-31 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

• Students from 1-35 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

• Students from 1-50 would be in the top 10% based on highest grades.

• Batman because he is the coolest.