My Goals and Future: Am I High School Ready?

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In high School, my attendance can cause me to fail a class even if I have a passing grade.

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• FALSE

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A student should begin to prepare for college during their freshman year

(9th grade)

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• FALSE

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In some GCS high schools, AP classes can be offered in the 9th grade, but they are usually offered in the 10th grade.

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9th Grade year is important because:

• Many students for the first time have to earn passing grades in core classes

• Core classes are some of the toughest, and most rigorous courses a student must take in high school

• Freshman year is foundation for the rest of a student's high school years

• All of the above

Can a student go to college with a Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 1.0?

• Yes, but earning a 1.0 puts a student lower than the national average. They may need to attend a junior college.

  Raising the GPA from 1.0 will be difficult, but it’s not impossible.

• Yes, because a college will accept them if they are a great athlete

• No, because most students who go to college have GPAs in the 3.15 to 3.5 range.

• No, a 1.0 GPA means that the student has consistently earned D letter grades throughout their high school career. What college wants them?

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Students should talk the high school counselor about taking Advance Placement (AP) and Honors courses in the 9th grade

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• FALSE

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9th grade Freshmen

The simplest way to raise your GPA is to start early and come up with a plan. The Guidance Counselor can help a student identify difficult subjects and assignments so they can receive the proper help and support in the future.

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By the 11th Grade (junior year), it is difficult to raise the GPA significantly. I might be able to raise it incrementally with some hard work. The student's time and energy may be best used to focus on preparing for the SAT or ACT, two tests that can help offset a low GPA.

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It is too early to think about what I want to be "when I grow up".

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• FALSE

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It is okay to determine my future based on my friends.

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• FALSE