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2. Neshaminy Graduation Requirements Discipline1 Credit2 Credits3 Credits4 Credits English Social Studies Math Science World Language Health PE Arts/Humanities Electives Total 21.0 Credits Graduation Project Keystone Requirement

3. PDE Keystone Exam Requirements Discipline1 Credit2 Credits3 Credits4 Credits English Social Studies Math Science World Language Health PE Arts/Humanities Electives Total 21.0 Credits Biology Exam Algebra Exam Literature Graduation Project Keystone Requirement

4. College Admission Importance Grades in College Prep Courses Strength of Curriculum Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Grades in All Courses Essay or Writing Sample Class Rank Counselor Recommendation Student’s demonstrated interest Teacher Recommendation Interview Extracurricular Activities Subject Test Scores (AP/IB) State Graduation Exam Scores SAT II Scores Work 76% 62% 60% 51% 28% 23% 21% 20% 10% 8% 6% 5% 3% “Considerable Importance” National Association for College Admission Counseling

5. DisciplineGrade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English Keystone English Curriculum English 09English 10English 11 Math Keystone Math Curriculum Algebra, Part 2GeometryAlgebra 2 Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Pre-Calc Science Keystone Science Curriculum IPCBiologyChemistry BiologyChemistryPhysics Biology Exam Algebra Exam Literature Algebra Exam Biology Exam Keystones 2013/2014 – WHAT? Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Class of 2015Class of 2014

6. Keystones 2013/2014 – WHEN? MonthGradeSubject Number December11Bio250ish Juniors January11Literature250ish Juniors and Retakes January11Algebra I500ish Juniors and Retakes May10Literature700+ End of Course May09Algebra400ish End of Course May09/10Bio760+ End of Course May08Algebra350ish End of Course

7. Keystones 2013/2014 - SUPPORT SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember January FebruaryMarchAprilMayJune Keystone Exams Grade 11Keystone Exams EoC Grad Lab Remediation After-School Academic Help Bio Lit Alg Before-School Academic Help Saturday Academic Help

8. Keystones 2013/2014 - HOW? PeriodTime HR7:16 – 7:26 PD 17:31 – 8:02 PD 28:07 – 8:38 PD 38:43 – 9:14 PD 49:19 – 9:50 PD 59:55 – 10:26 PD 610:31 – 11:02 PD 711:07 – 11:38 PD 811:43 – 12:14 Dismissal Non-Testers12:14 – 12:30 Keystone Testing One Module 12:30 – 2:14 Dismissal Testers2:14 Extra Time BusesAs needed Keystone Testing Day Schedule Full schedule of classes with abbreviated periods. All lunches will run. Students not testing on a given day will be dismissed with transportation, 2 hours early. Student testing will take one module of the Keystone exam, from 12:00 until 2:14. Transportation will be provided at 2:14 for those testing.

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11. Understanding GPA What does GPA stand for? What does GPA represent? The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted. Answer.com- 2008 A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System. McGee- Yesterday Grade Point Average

12. Understanding GPA “A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System” A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGrade Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A

13. Understanding GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 15.0 GPA = Quality Points Credits = 15.0 4.5 = 3.33

14. Understanding Non-Weighted GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 15.0 GPA = Quality Points Credits = 15.0 4.5 = 3.33

15. Understanding Weighted GPA A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 15.0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 17.5 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 AP Honors Others 4.5 44.0 33.0 3.33 3.89 Non-Weighted GPA Weighted GPA

16. Quiz Question # 2 Students have two GPA? True False True, but….

17. Understanding Neshaminy’s GPA Weighted GPA Marking Period Semester Year Cumulative Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules Non-Weighted GPA Marking Period Semester Year Cumulative Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules

18. Weighted GPA - Marking Period CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English A Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE A 4.5 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 0.25 0.125 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.125 1.0 1.25 1.125 1.0 0.5 1.875 8.0 GPA = Quality Points Credits 8.0 1.875 4.27 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17 Courses Included: ALL When Calculated: MP1, MP2, MP3 Grades Used: Current Marking Period Grades

19. Weighted GPA - Year CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 1.5 7.5 29.5 GPA = Quality Points Credits 29.5 7.5 3.93 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17 Courses Included: ALL When Calculated: End of Year Grades Used: Final Course Grades

20. Weighted GPA - Cumulative CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 1.5 7.5 29.5 Courses Included: Grade 9 – Grade 12 Total Credits capped per year Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 10 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 11 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 12 - 6.5 Credit Max

21. Weighted GPA - Cumulative CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 Hrs C Adv Art 3 C Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.5 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 1.5 6.5 21.5 Why cap Credits each year? Lunch GPA = Quality Points Credits 21.5 6.5 3.31 GPA = Quality Points Credits 25.5 7.5 3.40 7.5 25.5

22. Weighted GPA - Cumulative CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English A Spanish 5 Hrs A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.5 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 1.5 6.5 27.5 Why cap Credits each year? Lunch GPA = Quality Points Credits 27.5 6.5 4.23 GPA = Quality Points Credits 31.5 7.5 4.20 7.5 31.5

23. Weighted GPA - Cumulative Grades Used: Final Course Grades CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4.5 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 1.5 7.5 29.5 GradeCreditsQuality Points Grade 96.526 Grade 106.530 Grade 116.525.5 Grade 126.528 26.0109.5 Grade 11 - End of Year Cumulative GPA 109.5 26.5 GPA = = 4.13 6.5 25.5

24. Weighted GPA - Cumulative CourseMP1MP2MP3MP4Final Exam Course Grade Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3 A Concert Choir A PE B B A C A When Published: B A C A B A C A B A C A ?? A C A Why not more frequently?? Grade 9: Not Presently Published Grade 10 & 11: End of Year Grade 12: Mid-Year and End of Year

25. Quiz Question #3 Colleges use a student’s Neshaminy GPA in the admission process? True False

26. College Admissions Office StudentHS GPA Neshaminy Student4.12 Pennsbury Student3.89 CR Student4.05 CB Student3.99 Bensalem Student4.10

27. Understanding Class Rank CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Math A Social St A Science A English A 4.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.0 4.0 16.0 CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Math A Social St A Science A English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.0 6.0 24.0 Student AStudent B GPA = 4.00 GPA = 4.00

28. Understanding Class Rank CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 18.5 CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 6.0 26.5 Student CStudent D GPA = 4.625 GPA = 4.42

29. Understanding Class Rank CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 6.0 26.5 Student EStudent D GPA = 4.42 CourseGradeGrade Point CreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych A Science A AP English A Spanish 3 A Accounting A Graphic Com A 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 1.0 XXXXXXXX 4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 7.0 30.5 26.5 6.0

30. CourseCreditQuality PointsCum GPA Student A 4.0 Student B 6.0 Student C 4.0 Student D 6.0 Student E 6.0 16.0 24.0 18.5 26.5 Understanding Class Rank 4.00 4.63 4.42 Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points; NOT GPA

31. FAQ How can I raise my Cumulative GPA? Get Better Grades Take High Level Courses A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5 F = 0.0 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 2 F = 0 AP Honors Others

32. A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 15.0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 17.5 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 AP Honors Others 4.5 44.0 33.0 3.33 3.89 Non-Weighted GPA Weighted GPA Weighted Cumulative GPA

33. 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4 3 4 2 4 3.03 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Math A Social Studies B Science A English C PE A 4 3 4 2 4 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 4.5 15.0 CourseGradeGrade PointCreditsQuality Points Honors Math A AP Psych B Science A AP English C PE A 1.0 0.5 XXXXXXXXXX 4.5 18.0 A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1 F = 0.0 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 F = 0 AP Honors Others 4.5 44.0 3.5 3.33 4.00 Non-Weighted GPA Weighted GPA Weighted Cumulative GPA B Honors English 17.5

34. FAQ I got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior Year, why didn’t my Cumulative GPA go up more? Gr 9 Gr 10 Gr 11 Gr 12 20 Credits 3.5 GPA Work 3.25 Credits 4.2 GPA work

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