Richard Montgomery High School Trivia December 2013
You need 4 years of English to graduate. True or False
You need 4 years of English to graduate. True or False
You need 3 years of math to graduate. True or False
You need 3 years of math to graduate. True or False You need 4 years of math to graduate.
What Math must you take?
What Math must you take? Algebra and Geometry
You need 3 years of science to graduate. True or False
You need 3 years of science to graduate. True or False
What science must you take?
What science must you take? Biology
You need 2 years of social studies to graduate. True or False
You need 2 years of social studies to graduate. True or False You need 3 years of social studies to graduate.
What social studies must you take?
What social studies must you take? US History, NSL Gov’t, Modern World History
You need 1 year of art, technology or PE to graduate. True or False
You need 1 year of art, technology or PE to graduate. True or False You need 1 year of each to graduate and you need to choose one to take for 2 years.
The only way to graduate is to take 1 year of world language. True or False .
The only way to graduate is to take 1 year of world language. True or False You need 2 years of world language to graduate, if you choose world language as your completer.
What other ways can you earn your program completer other than world language?
What other ways can you earn your program completer other than world language? You can go to Thomas Edison High School of Technology or complete College Career Research and Development.
What should I do if I already completed 2 years of a world language in middle school?
What should I do if I already completed 2 years of a world language in middle school? Ideally, you want to continue on with that same language. Colleges like to see high level languages and some are even requiring 3 years or more for admission consideration.
You need to complete 3 HSAs to graduate. True or False
You need to complete 3 HSAs to graduate. True or False You need to complete 4 HSAs to graduate.
What are the 4 HSAs?
Algebra 1, English 10, Biology, NSL What are the 4 HSAs? Algebra 1, English 10, Biology, NSL
In total, you must earn at least 22 credits to graduate. True or False
In total, you must earn at least 22 credits to graduate. True or False
If I am taking a high school course in middle school, I do not need to pass the final exam to earn high school credit. True or False
If I am taking a high school course in middle school, I do not need to pass the final exam to earn high school credit. True or False You need to pass both semesters and the second semester final exam to earn high school credit.
I can fail a course based on my attendance if I am unexcused absent 5 times in a semester. True or False
I can fail a course based on my attendance if I am unexcused absent 5 times in a semester. True or False
How many unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence?
How many unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence? 3 unexcused tardies equals one unexcused absence.
Can I appeal my absences or my failure?
Can I appeal my absences or my failure? Yes, through an Attendance Intervention Plan.
If I fail a class that I need for graduation, I have to repeat it. True or False
If I fail a class that I need for graduation, I have to repeat it. True or False
A student must earn 5 credits to be promoted to 10th grade. True or False
A student must earn 5 credits to be promoted to 10th grade. True or False
What credits must you earn in order to move on to 10th grade?
What credits must you earn in order to move on to 10th grade? 1 credit in math, 1 credit in English, and 3 credits in other courses.
There is no summer reading in high school! True or False
There is no summer reading in high school! True or False Every year you will have summer reading. If you choose not to complete it, you will be significantly behind for the first quarter.
You need 6O SSL hours in order to graduate high school. True or False
You need 6O SSL hours in order to graduate high school. True or False You need to complete 75 SSL hours in order to graduate high school.
Name one way to help you be successful in high school.
Name one way to help you be successful in high school. Attendance, SPIN book, Academic supports (NHS tutoring, lunch help, after school tutoring, writing center, or the homework hotline).
Freshman can go off campus for lunch. True or False
Freshman can go off campus for lunch. True or False
What time does school start?
What time does school start? School starts at 7:25am – if you are late to any class, you will miss a significant amount of material and get behind. Being on time to class is crucial to your success.
I am not allowed to use my cell phone during the school day. True or False
I am not allowed to use my cell phone during the school day. True or False You are allowed to use your cell phone before school, after school, and at lunch. You may not use your cell phone during class.
I earned a 2. 5 GPA for the quarter but I failed 2 classes I earned a 2.5 GPA for the quarter but I failed 2 classes. I am still eligible to play sports. True or False
I earned a 2. 5 GPA for the quarter but I failed 2 classes I earned a 2.5 GPA for the quarter but I failed 2 classes. I am still eligible to play sports. True or False You must have at least a 2.0 GPA and no more than 1 E in order to be eligible to play sports.
All freshman are eligible for fall sports. True or False
All freshman are eligible for fall sports. True or False All freshmen are eligible until the end of the 1st quarter.
In high school I am allowed to carry my backpack to class. True or False
In high school I am allowed to carry my backpack to class. True or False All students can get a locker within the first week of school if they choose to do so. You will need to provide your own lock.
I should join a club to get my SSL hours. True or False
I should join a club to get my SSL hours. True or False RM has over 100 clubs – most meet at lunchtime. If we don’t have something you like, you can always start your own!
Why should I join a club?
Why should I join a club? Colleges, employers, and the military all like to see well-rounded, involved students.