Academics at JCHS Freshman Info JCHS Guidance Department

Ms. Davis A - G Mrs. Geers H - P Mrs. Ross Q - Z

Objective To gain knowledge and learn strategies to be successful at JCHS, as well as what it takes to go to college.

JCHS Academic Information JCHS Handbook Pages 13 – 15 www.jersey100.org (Under Students and Parents)

Class of 2020 Graduation Requirements English 4 Health .5 Math 3 Law/Econ .5 Science 2 PE 2 Gov’t .5 Electives 10.5 US Hist 1 Total 24 credits

Credits = Grade Level You must earn credits to move to a higher grade. 5.5 credits – 10th 9.5 credits – 11th 15 credits – 12th

How Do You Earn Credits? Every semester you will earn .5 credit for every class you pass. 1st and 2nd quarters = 1st Semester 3rd and 4th quarters = 2nd Semester If you have a passing grade for the semester, you will earn .5 credit for that course.

Moving Toward Graduation You must pass all of the required classes to graduate from high school! Passing 2 or 3 quarters of a class will not earn the credit you need. You must pass a semester to earn credit. If you fail a required class, you must re-take it, and you may not be allowed to move to the next level of a subject area (e.g., math) until you pass the current level.

GRADING SCALE A = 5.0 points 90 – 100% B = 4.0 pts. 89 – 80% C = 3.0 pts. 79 – 70 % D = 2.0 pts. 69 – 60% F = 0 pts. Below 60%

Grade Point Average (GPA) Each semester grade is assigned a point value: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0 Add all of the points together and divide by the number of courses taken that semester. Exception: Driver’s Ed and PE-ATH are not used in calculating GPA Bonus points for Honors Classes Add .02 to a semester grade of A, B, or C We calculate GPA every semester.

Where is my Report Card? Go to your student account, On Skyward! Go to your student account, and click on Attachments.

Vocational or Technical School - Up to 2 years Military – Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard Community College – Lewis and Clark Four year college or university

Academic Recognition (grades 8-12) High Honor Roll – GPA 4.5 and higher Honor Roll – 4.25 – 4.49 Latin Honor System (Recognized at Graduation) Summa Cum Laude – 5.11 or higher Magna Cum Laude – 4.91 to 5.10 Cum Laude – 4.70 to 4.90 National Honor Society (induction spring of Junior OR senior year) 4.50 GPA plus leadership, character and service

More Academic Information At least Six (6) academic classes including PE, plus a study hall Driver’s Ed Requirements Dropping/Adding a Class Tutoring

More Academic Information PE Credit for Athletics and Band PE Waivers – Academic, 11th & 12th NCAA Core Requirements for Athletes Dual Credit Classes and Advanced Placement

Four-Year Planning Choose classes that are consistent with your career path. Each spring meet with your counselor to choose classes for the next school year. Career Exploration – http://ilcis.intocareers.org College exploration and planning. Keep a record/portfolio of your high school activities!!!! PASS ALL of your classes.

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Mistakes are proof that you are learning. Ask for Help!!!! Failing is NOT an option. Focus on Progress and Not Perfection!

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