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Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which of the following is true about Advanced Placement classes?
They are worth more in your GPA
You could get college credit for them
They are offered at all high schools
All of the above are correct
Classes that you can take which grant you both high school and college credit are called?
Advanced Placement
Dual Credit
End of course
Semester exam
The type of class you can take in high school that allows you to earn college and high school credit by passing a test at the end of the year is called?
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
End of course test
Semester exam
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.
Why is Class Rigor Important? Select all that apply
Colleges and jobs consider how hard you have worked during high school
It can increase your GPA if you take difficult classes
It shows you are willing to work hard
It shows you are in good shape physically
Is weighted GPA different that a regular GPA
Yes
No
What are Pre-AP classes
Classes that are more difficult that regular level classes
Classes that earn you college credit
Classes that are not offered at the high school level
classes that are only offered at colleges
True or false - Pre-AP classes are open to anyone who wants to take them?
True
False
True or False AP classes and Dual Credit Classes are open to anyone who wants to enroll?
True
False
How many credits do you need to graduate from La Porte High School
10
15
33
26
How many End of Course Exams do you need to pass before you graduate?
1
5
3
7
ACT tests reading, writing, and mathematics.
A record that you create in 8th grade that shows all the classes you plan on taking during high school is called?
a transcript
a 4 year plan
an endorsement
a pathway
An End Of Course Test is a test required for graduation. How many End of Course Tests are required?
4-English, 1; English 2; English 3: English 4
3-English 1; Algebra 1; Biology
5-English 1; Algebra 1; Biology; English 2; US History
5-English 1; English 2; Algebra 1; Geometry; Biology
An endorsement is one of the state approved pathways that include (check all that apply):
STEM
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Public Services
Multi-disciplinary
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.
A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
Credit
SAT
Tuition
Graduate Degree
What is the number that represents the average of all your grades in High School?
GPA
SAT
FAFSA
What is the name of the test that helps colleges decide whether or not to let you in?
IEP
GED
ACT
What tests are the most important for college entrance?
ASVAB
PRAXIS
ACT-SAT
CCP
___________ must be submitted along with your completed application when applying for college.
completed doctor's form
letter of recommendation
copies of final exams
none of the above
A _____ is a compilation of all earned high school grades averaged together.
grade list
semester grades
exams
grade-point average (GPA)
ACT or SAT tests are typically taken during ____ year of high school.
8th
9th
10th
11th
What types of courses do colleges recommend students take during throughout high school?
Business courses
Honors or AP courses
General education courses
Fine arts electives
Select the 4 most significant factors considered by most colleges in making admission decisions:
GPA
Senior Superlatives
Test Scores
Rigor of Courseload
Extra-curricular Involvement (Clubs, Sports, Volunteer Work, etc.)
I can take either the SAT or ACT because colleges/universities will accpet scores from either test.
True
False
Can you be paid for your community service hours?
NO
YES
Which of the following is true about Advanced Placement classes?
They are worth more in your GPA
You could get college credit for them
They are offered at all high schools
All of the above are correct
The type of class you can take in high school that allows you to earn college and high school credit by passing a test at the end of the year is called?
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
End of course test
Semester exam
Classes that you can take which grant you both high school and college credit when you pass the class are called?
Advanced Placement
Dual Credit
End of course
Semester exam
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
