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Graduation Requirements 23 Total Credits

Requirement to graduate in the PA Don’t wait until your senior year!!! Finish within the course of 1 academic year Graduation Project Resource Guide is available online at the guidance web site

The Resource Guide contains all of the necessary information you need to successfully complete your Graduation Project

ProjectExample AnalysisIn depth research, experiment – Example: Science Fair Project Types of Projects

ProjectExample ExhibitionProduce original piece of work. Present for public appreciation – Example: dance performance, art exhibit ServiceDesign a project which provides a valuable free service to the community- Example: EMT, Public library or elderly center

ProjectExample InstructionEngage in instructional activity under the supervision of professional educator- Example: Service Learning Program Demonstra tion Learn new skills to create, repair, or restore. Example: Restore old car

Step 1: Develop an Idea Step 2: Type a Proposal Step 3: Select a Project Teacher Important – Always keep a copy of your graduation project forms / information.

Each of these areas included on this form are discussed in great detail in the Resource book

Step 4: Work on / Complete Project (end product) Step 5: Complete Typed Self Evaluation

Step 6: Present Oral Presentation to peers Step 7: Teacher will complete evaluation form and send the completed project pack to the Counseling Office

Don’t wait!!

Earning a two-year college degree or higher is statistically related to what your high school G.P.A. is. A Average 63.9 % B Average 37.1 % C Average 13.9 %

Getting a four-year year college degree is statistically related to how far you go in high school math % of high school who take Calculus 74.3 % Pre-Calculus 62.2 % Trigonometry 39.5 % Algebra II 23.1 % Geometry 7.8 % Algebra

Grade point average Weighted (Academic) Unweighted (Standard)

Standard (Unweighted) Example Calculation Take total divided by 5.0 credits = 3.40 GPA CourseGradeGr ValueCreditWtd Gr Tan IIA4.01 BioB313.0 A HistA4.01 DrawC AP CalB313.0 PEA Total517.00

Academic (Weighted) Example Calculation Take total 18.5 divided by 5.0 credits = 3.70 GPA CourseGradeGr ValueCreditWtd Gr Tan IIA4.5 *14.5 BioB313.0 A HistA4.01 DrawC AP CalB4 *14.0 PEA Total

How is class rank determined? Based on weighted G.P.A The importance of G.P.A College admissions Scholarship opportunities

Will be determined: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th and final report periods Eligibility 3.0 unweighted G.P.A. No D’s or F’s

Staying on top of your academics Parent Connect Progress Reports Report Cards Scheduling Transcripts

Continued Education Employment Military

4-year schools – minimum three math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 2-year schools – Generally no SAT’s but….recommended. Academic testing: PSAT’s – Take in October of Junior Year

Counselor Bulletin College catalog resource library Military Information College Videos Resource books – SAT pre/careers

Academic Responsibilities NOW counts…. Work Hard and reap the benefits in the future. Graduation Projects: Complete ASAP Continue CAREER EXPLORATION !!!!!! Job “Shadow” opportunities Build your “Personal Resume” Actively participate VOLUNTEER!!!! Lots of options available

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Who needs working papers? Anyone under 18 who will be working part- time or full-time. At 15 years and younger you will have to get a working papers for every job that you have. At 16 you will get a transferable work permit.

How do I obtain working papers? Bring your parent/guardian and your birth certificate to the main office from 7am- 4pm. Under 16 receive “Vacation Employment Certificate” Over 16 receive “Application for Employment Certificate or Transferable Work Permit” Complete form and submit to employer

Finish strong this year!!