1. AGenda 1. Check In: Who are We and Who are you?
Icebreaker- Wish, Worry, Wonder
2. High School 101 Trivia
3. Review your Quarter grades
4. Check Out: What did you learn today?
5. Questions?

2. Counselors and College & Career Support
Ms. Chapman
Last names A-Br
Ms. Goldman
Last names J-Ne
Mr. Tran
Last names So-Z
Ms. Allen
Last names Bu-Da
Ms. Holly
Last names Ng-Sn
Ms. Raquel
College & Career Coordinator
Ms. Alice
Last names De-I

3. Get into groups of 4-5 students.
Instructions:
Wish- Something you want to accomplish in High School or 9th grade.
Worry – Something about High School that worries you.
Wonder – Something you want to know about High School or Beyond.

4. Icebreaker- Wish, Worry, Wonder Wish- Something you want to accomplish in High School or 9th grade.5 6 4 3 2 1

5. Icebreaker- Wish, Worry, Wonder Worry – Something about High School that worries you.5 6 4 3 2 1

6. Icebreaker- Wish, Worry, Wonder Wonder – Something you want to know about High School or Beyond.5 6 4 3 2 1

7. High School
101
Trivia

8. Trivia
Assign the following roles in your group: 1. Writer 2. Speaker 3. Score keeper (optional)

9. Countdown – 10 seconds 1

10. Question #1
You are the class of 2020, how many credits do you need to earn your high school diploma? 22 23 24 25

11. Countdown – 10 seconds 1

12. Graduation Requirements
Answer - C Credits
English Credits
Math Credits
Science Credits
Social Studies Credits
Physical Education 1 Credit
Health Education 1 Credit
World Language 2 Credits
Career & Technical Education, 1 Credit
The Arts or the 3rd year
of the same World Language
Electives Credits

13. Question #2
In addition to the 24 credits there are Four more Requirements to graduate, what are they?

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15. More Graduation Requirements
1. Meet Essential Skills-Reading, Writing, Math
2. Resume
3. 2 Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLES)
Examples – Job Shadow, Career Expo, Guest Speaker, Internship….See Raquel Laiz in the College and Career Center for more ideas
4. My Plan Essay/Extended Application

16. Question #3 How do you earn a credit? By showing up to class
By earning a D or above
By doing the work
All of the above

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18. D. All of the Above How do you earn credits?
Pass the Class with a D or Higher, F = O credits
1 semester class = .5 Unit of Credit
2 semester classes = 1.0 Units of Credit

19. Question #4
While a D will earn you a credit, a D will not help you get into a College/University right after High School. True or False

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21. True Aim higher! Work for A’s, B’s, and C’s!
Four year colleges in Oregon will NOT accept D’s on your High School transcript, so if you get a D and want to go to college right away, you will have to re-take the course or start at a community college.

22. What happens if you Fail a graduation requirement class?
Question #5
What happens if you Fail a graduation requirement class?

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24. You earn no credit for that class
Your F lowers your Cumulative GPA
You will need to retake the class, typically at Night school or Summer school which costs $$$

25. Grade Point Average Grade = (A, B, C, D, F) Point = (4, 3, 2, 1, 0)
Average = (The average of all grade points earned for each report card.)
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Example:
To compute your G.P.A you need to:
Add the points for each grade
Divide the total by the number of grades you have

26. Question #6 G.P.A What is this students GPA? Algebra B English C
Biology B
PE B
Spanish A
Choir C
Art A
G.P.A

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28. Algebra B 3
English C 2
Biology B 3
PE B 3
Spanish A 4
Choir C 2
Art A 4
21/7= 3.0

29. What are the Benefits to keeping your GPA high?
Question #7
What are the Benefits to keeping your GPA high?

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31. Benefits to Keep your GPA High
More opportunities!!!
Oregon Promise 2.5 GPA
University entrance Typically 3.0 and above
The Trades Professions (Apprenticeships) want you to have a Solid Math foundation, especially Algebra, C’s and Above!
More Scholarship Access!
You remain eligible for sports!
Less stress in the long run!

32. Question #8
What Else is Important In High School? Other than Studying and getting Solid grades, what are other helpful Goals to have in High school?

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34. High School Goals This is Unique to each student!
Have goals!!! Have a vision for your future, something to keep you going and excited!
Practice School Habits of success!
Get Involved and find your Niche!

35. Scorekeepers How did you do? 6 points possible.

36. Review Your quarter Grades
Questions to Consider while looking at Grades?
How are You doing?
How do you want to Improve? Be Specific.
What do you need to do to Improve and What supports do you need?
What is your GPA at this point?

37. Check Out: What did you learn today? Any Questions