Post on 03-Jan-2016
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GETTING YOUR GRADES READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND
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GPA
Warm-up: Acronyms
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
TMI = Too Much Information
TYVM = Thank You Very Much
258 = Very Interesting (deaf acronym – why?)
What is Grade Point Average?
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) helps you understand how well you are doing in school. It is also a way of deciding if you are ready to go to a college/vocational program.
High schools and colleges also use GPA to decide if you can play sports. Most high schools and colleges say you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher to be able to play sports.
Test Scores vs. GPA
Be sure to know the difference between test scores and Grade Point Average.
Test scores are what you get on a test. For example, you might score a 92 on your math test.
Test Scores
97 – 100 = A+ 73 – 76 = C93 – 96 = A 70 – 72 = C-90 – 92 = A- 67 – 69 = D+87 – 89 = B+ 63 – 66 = D83 – 86 = B 60 – 62 = D-80 – 82 = B- 0 – 59 = F77 – 79 = C+
GPA
A = 4.00B = 3.00C = 2.00D = 1.00F = 0.00
Note: A- = 3.75, B+ = 3.25, B- = 2.75, C+ = 2.25, etc, but to keep the math simple (for now) we will just use 4.00, 3.00, 2.00, and 1.00.
Calculating GPA
This is Patty’s report card. Help her figure out her GPA:
Science A = ?Math B = ?English B = ?Social Studies B = ?World of Work C = ?
Calculating GPA
Class Grade GPAScience A 4Math B 3English B 3Social Studies B 3World of Work C ____2______
Total Points = 15Total Classes = 5GPA = Total Points / ClassesGPA = 15/5 = 3.00
What does this mean for Moe?
A 2.00 GPA means Moe can play sports (he just barely made it!)
Moe will probably graduate high school but it won’t be easy.
Moe will probably not qualify for college.
Moe will probably find a job and earn $30,000
And the answer is…
Science A 4Math B 3English A 4Social Studies C 2Computer Lab B 3
Total = 16GPA = 16/5 = 3.20
What does this mean for Larry?
A 3.20 GPA means Larry can play sports.
Larry will probably do well in high school and graduate on time.
Larry has a better chance of getting into college or a job training program.
Larry will probably get a good job and earn between $53,000 - $80,000
What does this mean for Curly?
A 3.80 GPA means Curly can play sports.
Curly will do well in high school and graduate on time.
Curly has a good chance of getting a scholarship (free or reduced cost) for college
Curly will get a good job and probably earn a lot more than Moe and Larry.
Review
What does GPA mean?Grade Point Average
What is the GPA required to play sports at PSD?2.00 and up
Yes or No: Colleges and job training programs will look at your high school GPA.YES!
A = __ B = __ C = __ D = __ F = __ A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0