High School Transition Lesson ECAPs Important Terms Graduation requirements

What is an E.C.A.P. and what is its purpose? Education and Career Action Plan All 8 th grade students have the opportunity to develop an ECAP which includes: Academic Goals Career Goals Postsecondary Educational Goals Extracurricular Activity Goals

It’s the law…R All students will create an ECAP. The ECAP will be reviewed annually with your high school counselor. My world…my future….my plan….mylife

What is a credit? A unit of credit is granted for work completed in a subject meeting one period daily for two terms or every other day for four terms.

How many credits can students earn each year? 8 each year 4 each semester

How many credits does a student need to qualify for graduation? 28 credits to graduate Opportunity to earn 32 (4 years x 8 credits)

How do credits add up? Freshman=9 th grade, 8 credits Sophomore=10 th grade, 16 credits Junior=11 th grade, 24 credits Senior=12 th grade, 32 credits

Senior Year Opportunities Internship – work experience in your chosen career field College classes – start on your college credits Dual enrollment – earn community college credits in your high school classes Community Service – serve your community

What is an elective credit? How may elective credits does a student need to graduate? A course /credit a student chooses based on their career or personal interests. A student must complete 12 elective credits.

What is a required credit? How many required credits are needed to graduate? A course/credit that all students must complete in order to graduate. All students must complete 16 required credits.

What is a transcript and why is it important? A transcript is an academic record that includes a student’s GPA. Grade point average= classes taken and grades earned with points. A transcript is an official document required by colleges, military, and some employers as proof of high school graduation.

Sample Transcript

How do I figure my GPA? A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D=1 point F= 0 points Add the total points and divide by the number of classes and you have your GPA.

If a student fails a class their freshman year do they have to repeat their entire year? No. If a student fails a required subject, that class has to be repeated.

What happens if a student fails an elective class? The student won’t earn credit for the class. The student may repeat the same class or take a different elective class. It will affect your GPA.

How long is recess? No recess in high school! All work, no play and a 5-7 minute break between classes.

So what do I need to graduate? 28 total credits 16 required graduation credits Pass 3 AIMS tests – Reading, Writing and Math