WorksheetsUnderstanding High School Courses and Grading
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
What are 'ELECTIVE courses'?
Courses that are mandatory for all students.
Classes that are required to improve student behavior.
Classes you select to meet post-secondary requirements or personal interests.
Courses that are only available during summer school.
What is a 'PRE-REQUISITE course'?
A course that is taken after completing an advanced class.
A class that must be taken before you are allowed to take another course.
An elective course that can be taken at any time during high school.
A course that is only offered to students with high academic achievements.
How often are 'QUARTER GRADE' reports given in a year-long class?
Once a year
Twice a year
Three times a year
Four times a year
What is the difference between 'QUARTER GRADE' and 'SEMESTER GRADE'?
Quarter grades are given four times a year, while semester grades are given twice.
Quarter grades are given twice a year, while semester grades are given four times.
Quarter grades are unofficial, while semester grades are official.
There is no difference; they are the same thing.
How many credits do students earn per semester when they pass a class in high school?
1 credit
½ credit
2 credits
¼ credit
What is required to graduate from high school?
Completing 24 credits
Passing all classes with A grade
Attending school for 4 years
Earning a certification in Microsoft
What type of classes give both high school credit and college credit?
CERT
CTE Dual CREDIT
2 For 1
CTE
What is a GPA?
A permanent record in your name
A certification in a career field
A cumulative average of the letter grades you earn in school
A record of attendance
What is a transcript?
A list of all the classes you have attended
A record of all the classes you have taken and the grades you have earned
A certification of completion of high school
A document listing all your extracurricular activities
What does "Credit Retrieval" mean in the context of high school?
Taking advanced placement classes
Repeating classes to earn credits that were not achieved previously
Transferring credits from another school
Earning extra credits for college
Which pathway should you choose if your career goals require a college degree?
CTE
Military
College/University Pathway
None of the above
What is the CB Tech Skills Center?
A military training facility
A program for earning college credits in high school
An extension of Ephrata High School providing industry defined programs
A community college
What is the Running Start program?
A fitness program for students
A program for juniors and seniors to attend community or technical college while in high school
A military entrance preparation course
A trade school for technical skills
What happens if you do not pass a semester of Washington State History by the end of middle school?
You will not be able to graduate from high school
You will have to take an additional math exam
You will need to complete this class at high school in order to graduate
You will be required to join the military pathway
Why is it important to do your best on the SBA Assessments in Math and ELA?
Because they determine your eligibility for the military
Because they are required for participation in sports
Because they will count toward your graduation from high school
Because they will affect your ability to take certain classes next year
How many credits in English are required to graduate from Ephrata High School?
2 credits/years
3 credits/years
4 credits/years
1 credit/year
What is the minimum grade you need to earn in a class to receive half a credit at Ephrata High School?
A
B
C
D
How many total credits are required to graduate from Ephrata High School?
22 credits
24 credits
26 credits
28 credits
Which of the following is NOT a class listed as required for graduation from Ephrata High School?
World Language (or Personalized Pathway)
DigTools/Micro (1 year)
Physical Education
Health & Fitness
How many semesters does Ephrata High School's academic year have?
1
2
3
4
How often do students receive progress reports?
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 ½ weeks
Every 9 weeks
At the end of each semester
What is the minimum passing mark according to the High School Transcript Grades and Equivalent Grade Points?
A
C
D
F
What GPA is equivalent to a B+ grade?
4.0
3.3
3.0
2.7
What does 'NC' stand for in the context of the High School Transcript Grades?
No Credit
Not Calculated
Non-Compliant
Not Completed
When are final grades posted on the transcript for Semester 1 in high school?
Mid October
Early November
Mid December
Mid January
What must students at Ephrata High School do to graduate?
Take and pass any classes they select
Take and pass specific required courses and Washington State History and Algebra I
Only complete a science class with a lab component
Take any classes with a lab component they are interested in
How many times a year is a quarter grade reported in high school?
Twice
Three times
Four times
Once
How often are Semester grades given in a school year?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
What is a semester grade in high school based on?
The average grade of 4 quarters
The average grade of 2 quarters
The final exam grade only
The grade of the most recent quarter
How many credits do students typically earn per semester when they pass a class with a D or better?
0.5 credits
1 credit
2 credits
No credits
What happens if a student does not pass a required class for graduation?
They automatically graduate
They earn the credit after taking a summer class
They must retake the class or take another class and pass it to earn a credit toward graduation
They receive a waiver for the failed class
What is "Credit Retrieval"?
A process to retrieve lost credit cards
A system to transfer credits from one school to another
A method to redo a class to earn credits that were not achieved previously
A scholarship program for extra credits
What does a high school transcript typically include?
Only the student's attendance record
Only the student's extracurricular activities
The classes taken, grades earned, attendance, and GPA
The student's disciplinary record
What kind of opportunities does the CB Tech Skills Center provide?
Sports training
Language courses
Industry defined programs, apprenticeships, and advanced education/training in specific fields
Musical instrument lessons
What is the Running Start program available to juniors and seniors in high school?
A program that allows students to complete up to two years of college work in 100 level
A sports initiative to help students stay active
A mentorship program for career guidance
A scholarship program for academic excellence
Which pathway should you choose if your career goals require a college degree?
College/University Pathway
CTE Pathway
Military Pathway
None of the above
What is the purpose of the CTE pathway?
To prepare students for a military career
To earn a certification or gain knowledge to enter a specialized school
To help students pass their entrance exams for college
To provide students with advanced placement classes
Do middle school grades and SBA scores matter for high school?
Yes, they are used to offer 9th grade advanced placement classes and remedial support classes.
No, middle school grades and scores are not considered in high school.
Only for sports, clubs, and organizations requirements.
They only matter for students who want to take the AVID elective.
What is required to try out for the dance team in high school?
Passing the SBA Assessments in Math and ELA
Completing a semester of Washington State History
Having good grades and recommendations from middle school
Earning a certification or specialized school knowledge
How often are QUARTER GRADES given in a year in high school?
Twice a year
Once a year
Four times a year
Every semester
What is the difference between a QUARTER GRADE and a SEMESTER GRADE?
Quarter grades are given four times a year, while semester grades are given only twice in a school year
Quarter grades are given twice a year, while semester grades are given four times in a school year
Quarter grades are official, while semester grades are informal evaluations
Quarter grades are based on exams only, while semester grades include class participation
What is a CREDIT in the context of high school education?
A form of school currency used to purchase school supplies
A recognition for extracurricular activities
An acknowledgment for passing a class that counts towards graduation
A loan given to students to pay for their education
How do students earn credits towards graduation?
By participating in sports and extracurricular activities
By earning a passing grade (D or better) per semester in their classes
By completing community service hours
By attending school regularly without any absences
What is "Credit Retrieval" in the context of high school education?
A system to improve GPA
A process to retake a failed class
A method to skip a grade
A program for extra-curricular activities
At what grade level are you considered a Freshman in high school?
10th grade
9th grade
11th grade
12th grade
What is a "Transcript" in the context of high school and college applications?
A list of extracurricular activities
A detailed report of attendance
A permanent academic record
A summary of volunteer hours
What does GPA stand for?
General Performance Assessment
Grade Point Average
Graduate Preliminary Assessment
Grading Practice Analysis
Which program at Ephrata High School allows students to earn college credit while in high school?
CB Tech Skills Center
College in the High School
Running Start
Special Programs
What opportunity does Running Start provide for high school students?
To participate in sports teams
To join advanced science classes
To earn college credits while in high school
To engage in community service
What are students at EMS required to pass in order to graduate from high school?
A semester of Washington State History
SBA Assessments in Math and ELA
AVID elective classes
Dance team tryouts
If a student does not pass a semester of Washington State History with Mrs. Jacobsen by the end of middle school, what must they do?
Take the class again in high school
Join a sports team
Participate in the AVID elective
Take additional SBA Assessments
What are the criteria for 8th grade students to be offered the AVID elective?
Good behavior in class
Participation in clubs and organizations
Grades, NWEA and SBA scores
Recommendations from middle school
What do most sports, clubs, and organizations in high school require for participation?
AVID elective completion
Good grades and recommendations from middle school
Passing the SBA Assessments
Completion of Washington State History
What is the credit type for the course "INTRO TO AG SCIENCE"?
CS
C
E
CA
Which course has the note "2 for 1 Certificate" associated with it?
Welding
Graphic Arts
Video Games 101
Honors Eng. 9
What is the grade level range for the course "ENGLISH 9"?
11
9
10
10-12
Which course is available for students in grades 9-12 and offers a "College in HS" opportunity?
Construction
Ind. Living
Digitools
Civics
How many credits is the "WOMEN'S CHORUS" course worth?
0.5
1
1.5
None
