Post on 19-Apr-2018
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We Will Discuss:
Counselor/Counseling
Confidentiality
Grades
Credits
GPA
Graduation Requirements
College Requirements
Transcripts
Freshman Calendar
9th Grade Counselors
Ms. Miller (A-Chi)
Ms. DeBard (Chj-Gj)
Mrs. Horan (Gk-H)
Mr. Enlund (I-Maq)
Ms. Donovan (Mar-Ph)
Ms. Carpenter (Mar-Ph)
Mr. Witte (Pi-So)
Ms. Green (Sp-Z)
Mr. Moeller (Support Counselor) 3
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Your counselor will help you…
Get ready to learn
Plan for your future (next semester, next year, after high school)
Remove obstacles, build bridges and develop plans of action
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Semester vs. Quarter Grades
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
1st Semester
August - January
2nd Semester
January - June
The semester grades are the only grades on your transcript, and will
be the only grades that will go into the GPA.
Semester grades factor in how you did during each quarter as well
the results of your final test each semester
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Grade Point Average
GPA –Average of grade points earned for total classes completed.
Class Rank – Your numerical placement in relation to other students in your class based on your cumulative GPA.
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GPA (Grade Point Average)
Unweighted Weighted
A = 4.0 5.0
B = 3.0 4.0
C = 2.0 3.0
D = 1.0 1.0
F = 0.0 (no credit) 0.0
Weighted Classes
AP/Pre-IB/IB classes
Honors/Advanced
World Languages
(Levels 4-5)
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How do you earn Credits?
Completing & Passing Cherokee Trail Classes
Summer School
PLATO Credit Recovery
Online Classes
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22 credits to Graduate
4.0 English
3.0 Math (Algebra 1 & higher)
3.0 Science
3.0 Social Studies (1.0 U.S. History & .5 Government)
2.0 Wellness/Fitness (.5 Health)
1.5 Fine Arts/Industrial Education/Career and Technical
5.5 Electives
22.0 Total Credits to Graduate
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College Entrance Requirements Minimum requirement for Colorado Higher Education
4.0 English
4.0 Math (Including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry)
3.0 Social Studies (including U.S. History & Government)
3.0 Science (2 years Lab Science)
2.0 World Language
2.0 Academic Electives
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Transcripts
An official copy of a student’s academic record
Includes:
Specific Classes Taken
Grades/Grade Point Average (GPA)/Class Ranking
Test Scores (TCAP & ACT State Mandated Testing)
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What is Your Plan for the Future
4 Year College
2 Year College
Community College
Vocational/Technical
Military Service
Work
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Freshman Plan
Understand Graduation Requirements
Improve Study Skills and Habits
Get Involved
Understand College Admission Standards
Develop a Four Year Plan
Keep a Personal Resume
Choose your classes wisely for 10th grade