1. High School Transition Lesson 1 2010-2011 ECAPs Important Terms Graduation requirements

2. What is an E.C.A.P. and what is its purpose? Education and Career Action Plan All 8 th grade students have the opportunity to develop an ECAP which includes: Academic Goals Career Goals Postsecondary Educational Goals Extracurricular Activity Goals

3. It’s the law…R7-2-302.05 All students will create an ECAP. The ECAP will be reviewed annually with your high school counselor. My world…my future….my plan….mylife

4. What is a credit? A unit of credit is granted for work completed in a subject meeting one period daily for two terms or every other day for four terms.

5. How many credits can students earn each year? 8 each year 4 each semester

6. How many credits does a student need to qualify for graduation? 28 credits to graduate Opportunity to earn 32 (4 years x 8 credits)

7. How do credits add up? Freshman=9 th grade, 8 credits Sophomore=10 th grade, 16 credits Junior=11 th grade, 24 credits Senior=12 th grade, 32 credits

8. Senior Year Opportunities Internship – work experience in your chosen career field College classes – start on your college credits Dual enrollment – earn community college credits in your high school classes Community Service – serve your community

9. What is an elective credit? How may elective credits does a student need to graduate? A course /credit a student chooses based on their career or personal interests. A student must complete 12 elective credits.

10. What is a required credit? How many required credits are needed to graduate? A course/credit that all students must complete in order to graduate. All students must complete 16 required credits.

11. What is a transcript and why is it important? A transcript is an academic record that includes a student’s GPA. Grade point average= classes taken and grades earned with points. A transcript is an official document required by colleges, military, and some employers as proof of high school graduation.

12. Sample Transcript

13. How do I figure my GPA? A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D=1 point F= 0 points Add the total points and divide by the number of classes and you have your GPA.

14. If a student fails a class their freshman year do they have to repeat their entire year? No. If a student fails a required subject, that class has to be repeated.

15. What happens if a student fails an elective class? The student won’t earn credit for the class. The student may repeat the same class or take a different elective class. It will affect your GPA.

16. How long is recess? No recess in high school! All work, no play and a 5-7 minute break between classes.

17. So what do I need to graduate? 28 total credits 16 required graduation credits Pass 3 AIMS tests – Reading, Writing and Math