1. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
What is a GPA? Why is it important?
Mr. Samaniego
Professional School Counselor

2. OBJECTIVES
Parents will learn about the Counseling Department & the support that the department offers JHCP students
Parents will understand the high school graduation requirements
Parents will learn about Grade Point Average (GPA)

3. MEET THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Sanchez, Counselor
Ms. Ayesh, Counselor
Mr. Samaniego, Counselor
Mr. Martinez-Caballero, College & Career Coach

4. WHAT ARE THE CPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS?

5. CREDIT BEARING REQUIREMENTS
English
4 years
Math
3 years (JHCP Requires 4 years)
Science
3 years
Social Science (a.k.a. social studies)
Computer Science
1 year
Career Education
Physical Education
Health Education Pass – 1 year
Drivers Education Pass – 1 year
World Language (Spanish/French)
2 years (same language)
Fine Arts
2 years
Electives
3 years

6. NON CREDIT BEARING REQUIREMENTS
Service Learning Projects
Consumer Education Test
Constitution Test (Public Law test)
District Wide Assessment (DWA)
Post-Secondary Plan
Examples of that evidence can include a college acceptance, gap year program, military enlistment, a career training program or job.

7. TIPS FOR PARENTS
Read everything: s, mail, fliers, newsletters, etc
Get to know the staff: attend school events
Talk to other parents
Ask questions & get involved
Talk to student: check homework/grades, use Parent Portal, etc.
Attend to report card dates– Teacher Parent Conferences

8. Questions?

9. Freshman Grades Matter!

10. Freshman
Year
List all of the things outside of classes that make high school fun!
For example:
Playing sports
Joining clubs
Hanging out with friends
Field trips

11. Grades make a difference!
Coaches/Mentors can support students to check grades and attendance

12. There is a secret to passing all classes!
Show up everyday on time to each class
Classes begin at 8:15am
Complete classwork/homework
Participate
Stay organized

13. High School vs. Elementary School
Final grades at the end of each semester
Final exams at the end of the semester
Elementary School
Final grades at the end of the year

14. Freshman Year Semester Grade
Freshman year is divided in TWO parts
Part 1- Semester 1
September through January
Final Grades on January 31, 2019
Part 2- Semester 2
January through June
Final Grades on June 19, 2019

15. Talk With a Shoulder Partner:
Why is important to know that high school has two final grades in one year instead of just one?

16. Grades Determine Credits
Each class is worth credit
1 class = .5 credits
24 credits are required for high school graduation!
6 credits are required for promotion to sophomore year!

17. Grades Determine Your GPA
Your grades give you grade points
Grade
Grade Point Value A
4.0 B
3.0 C
2.0 D
1.0 F
0.0

18. A GPA is an average of your grades
What is a GPA?
A GPA is an average of your grades
Your GPA can help you get into college and receive scholarships
It is important to keep track of your GPA throughout high school

19. How to Calculate Your GPA
Add grade points
Divide by total number of classes
How to Calculate Your GPA
Class
Grade
English A
Math B
Science C
Social Studies
Physical Education
Spanish
Art
4.0
3.0
2.0 22
2.0
3.0
4.0
4.0 7
22 / 7 = 3.14 GPA

20. How to Calculate Your GPA
Your turn!
Calculate the GPA for the student below:
How to Calculate Your GPA
Class
Grade
English B
Math A
Science C
Social Studies
Physical Education
Spanish
Art D

21. How to Calculate Your GPA
Your turn!
Calculate the GPA for the student below:
How to Calculate Your GPA
Class
Grade
English B
Math A
Science C
Social Studies
Physical Education
Spanish
Art D
3.0
4.0
2.0 18
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0 7
18 / 7 = 2.57 GPA

22. Questions?