1. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Making Every Semester Count

2. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Everyone needs long term goals

3. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Start by setting short term goals

4. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Your most important goal should be to graduate by 2019.

5. Creating a Legacy of Excellence What is required to earn a high school diploma from Mesa Public Schools? STANDARDSCHOLASTIC ENGLISH44 MATH 4 (Alg +) 4 (Alg +) SCIENCE3 (Bio +) 4 SOCIAL STUDIES33 WORLD LANGUAGE02 (same) ARTS 11 (fine) P.E.11 ELECTIVES63 TOTAL:2222 GPA: No minimum 3.0+ and two weighted credits

6. Creating a Legacy of Excellence What is grade point average (G.P.A.)? Unweigted A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 D-= 0.5 F = 0 Weighted A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 D- = 1.0 F = 0 Why is a G.P.A. important?

7. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Calculating a G.P.A. Joe Coyote’s Fall 2015 Semester Report Card CourseGradePoints Freshmen EnglishC2 Essential ElementsA4 Algebra IC2 World HistoryB3 Physical EducationA4 Stained GlassF0 TOTAL14 14 points ÷ 6 (classes) = 2.3 average GPA (C)

8. Creating a Legacy of Excellence So what about College Core? College Core is the G.P.A of 17 courses required for University admission and the Scholastic Diploma. College Core determines your class rank. Which can influence scholarships, and university admissions. Don’t wait until your Senior year to complete your World Languages and Fine Art requirements Take them as soon as possible!

9. Creating a Legacy of Excellence Good attendance is crucial for success.

10. Creating a Legacy of Excellence We are committed to helping you graduate by 2019