WorksheetsMy Goals and Future: Am I High School Ready?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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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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A student should begin to prepare for college during their freshman year
(9th grade)
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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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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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It is okay to determine my future based on my friends.
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The most strategic way to raise your GPA is to intervene early if you notice that you are struggling
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Extracurricular or leadership activities
Colleges tend to love prospective students who are dedicated to bettering their community or who demonstrate strong leadership skills.
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9the graders should prepare for college by...
* Taking the Right Classes
* Taking honors classes
* Becoming active in your school community
* Volunteer
* Identifying interests and potential career fields through online resources
* Starting a list of accomplishments, awards, and recognitions to use when completing college applications and writing résumés
All of the above
Can I earn a GPA of 6.0?
YES, if you are a "nerd"
NO, because the highest GPA is 4.0
Yes, because some schools, honors classes and advanced placement courses would be figured on a 6.0 GPA format.
No, because there is no such thing as a 6.o GPA
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Parents can start getting their child ready for college as soon as the 7th grade. Grade 8 is a good time to start talking with their child about college, helping them understand how important high school is to college, and what sorts of things they can expect to happen over the next four years.
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College admissions officers won’t be looking at middle school grades to determine your college eligibility. But how you perform at this time can be a good indicator of how successful you are in high school and what classes you will be able to take.
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Take the initiative, one of the best ways for you to figure out what you want to do in college is by figuring out what you enjoy doing. Taking career assessments will help you to figure out what you are good at doing and explore possible careers. This will help you and your parent (s) to work backwards by figuring out college requirements and then high school class requirements.
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This is a good time to practice setting and meeting goals, getting organized, and developing good study habits. These are skills that will help you when you are in high school, college, and working in the real world. These skills are vital to your success and developing them will make your life easier over the next four years.
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It doesn't matter if I wait to begin to plan my future.
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If I become pregnant or get someone pregnant, it could slow down, change, or even prevent my future goals from becoming a reality.
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