1. Academics at JCHS Freshman Info
JCHS Guidance Department

2. Ms. Davis A - G
Mrs. Geers H - P
Mrs. Ross Q - Z

3. Objective
To gain knowledge and learn strategies to be successful at JCHS, as well as what it takes to go to college.

4. JCHS Academic Information
JCHS Handbook
Pages 13 – 15
(Under Students and Parents)

5. Class of 2020 Graduation Requirements
English Health
Math Law/Econ
Science PE
Gov’t .5 Electives
US Hist 1
Total credits

6. Credits = Grade Level You must earn credits to move to a higher grade.
5.5 credits – 10th
9.5 credits – 11th
15 credits – 12th

7. How Do You Earn Credits?
Every semester you will earn .5 credit for every class you pass.
1st and 2nd quarters = 1st Semester
3rd and 4th quarters = 2nd Semester
If you have a passing grade for the semester, you will earn .5 credit for that course.

8. Moving Toward Graduation
You must pass all of the required classes to graduate from high school!
Passing 2 or 3 quarters of a class will not earn the credit you need. You must pass a semester to earn credit.
If you fail a required class, you must re-take it, and you may not be allowed to move to the next level of a subject area (e.g., math) until you pass the current level.

9. GRADING SCALE A = 5.0 points 90 – 100% B = 4.0 pts. 89 – 80%
C = 3.0 pts – 70 %
D = 2.0 pts – 60%
F = 0 pts. Below 60%

10. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Each semester grade is assigned a point value: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
Add all of the points together and divide by the number of courses taken that semester.
Exception: Driver’s Ed and PE-ATH are not used in calculating GPA
Bonus points for Honors Classes
Add .02 to a semester grade of A, B, or C
We calculate GPA every semester.

12. Where is my Report Card? Go to your student account,
On Skyward!
Go to your student account,
and click on Attachments.

13. Vocational or Technical School - Up to 2 years
Military – Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard
Community College – Lewis and Clark
Four year college or university

14. Academic Recognition (grades 8-12)
High Honor Roll – GPA 4.5 and higher
Honor Roll – 4.25 – 4.49
Latin Honor System
(Recognized at Graduation)
Summa Cum Laude – 5.11 or higher
Magna Cum Laude – 4.91 to 5.10
Cum Laude – 4.70 to 4.90
National Honor Society
(induction spring of Junior OR senior year)
4.50 GPA plus leadership, character and service

15. More Academic Information
At least Six (6) academic classes including PE, plus a study hall
Driver’s Ed Requirements
Dropping/Adding a Class
Tutoring

16. More Academic Information
PE Credit for Athletics and Band
PE Waivers – Academic, 11th & 12th
NCAA Core Requirements for Athletes
Dual Credit Classes and Advanced Placement

17. Four-Year Planning
Choose classes that are consistent with your career path.
Each spring meet with your counselor to choose classes for the next school year.
Career Exploration –
College exploration and planning.
Keep a record/portfolio of your high school activities!!!!
PASS ALL of your classes.

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Great tool to enter grades, activities, awards throughout high school
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19. Mistakes are proof that you are learning. Ask for Help!!!!
Failing is NOT an option. Focus on Progress and Not Perfection!

20. QUESTIONS???