Semester

 Report cards  Are you satisfied/happy with your grades?  Choices you have  Talk with your teacher about how to improve  F Contracts  Talk with your teacher, counselor, parents about placement  Credits  Need 46 credits to graduate  Should average 6 or 7 credits each semester  Graduation requirements What now?

 Ask yourself  What are my goals?  What are my strengths?  What are my weaknesses?  Remember…  This is a NEW semester  New opportunity for new choices  “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you’re always thinking about yesterday.” ~ Author Unknown Fresh Start Fresh Grades

 Given on a case by case basis  Must come from the teacher of the class failed  Teachers and students can tailor contract for that specific circumstance Motivational F-Contracts

 REGULAR CLASSES: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 Determining Grade Point Average (GPA)  HONORS CLASSES: A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0

 NON HONORS EX1EX2EX3 A = 4.0 A = 4.0D =1.0 A = 4.0 C = 2.0 D =1.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.0 B = 3.0 F = 0.0 B = 3.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 B = 3.0 F = 0.0F = / 6 = / 6 =2.0 4 / 6 = 0.66 Determining Grade Point Average (GPA)

 HONORS EX1EX2EX3 A = 5.0 A = 5.0D =2.0 A = 5.0C = 3.0 D =2.0 C = 3.0 C = 3.0 C = 3.0 C = 3.0 B = 4.0 F = 0.0 B = 4.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 B = 4.0 F = 0.0F = / 6 = / 6 = / 6 = 1.17 Determining Grade Point Average (GPA)

 You need to pass classes to earn credits to graduate  You need to have your diploma to get a good job, join the military, or continue your education  Research the minimum requirements to achieve your goal and then strive for higher!  OPTIONS… Why do grades matter?

University of Colorado Boulder: Avg. ACT SAT Avg. GPA Colorado College: Avg. ACT SAT Avg. GPA = *Not listed Adams State University: Avg. ACT 21 SAT 965 Avg. GPA 3.0 Arizona State University ACT 24 SAT 1040 GPA >3.0 4-Year Schools

How to ask for help from your teachers? What NOT to ask:What to ask instead: “Why am I failing?”“I noticed that I’m failing, and I need to make up a test.” “What’s my grade?”“I noticed that my grade is dropping. Can I get some help with _____?” “I don’t get it.”“I am still confused. Can you please show me another example?” “I don’t understand these concepts. Do you think you could sign a pass so I could come during academic travel?”

 Ask before or after class or during individual work time.  Ask before or after school or during lunch.  Be prepared  Have a specific question. When do you ask your teachers for help?

 Ask for help until you get it!  Ask a former teacher for additional help.  Visit the library to print off your grades.  Visit the tutoring center as an additional resource. How often should you ask?

Click student tab Click student connect Identification # = Full Student ID# Password = Network Login [all capital letters] without last digit (Example: SMITHAB123) (first 5 letters of your last name, first initial, middle initial: SMITHAB) Student Connect/ Q Can check student connect from any computer at any time!

Do not ask: “What did I miss?” 1. Check teacher website. Go to Click teacher websites on left hand side 2. Check Q. 3. Check resources in room (i.e. calendar, white board). 4. Ask your teacher. Teacher Websites

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