Freshman Seminar

Ignite the

Genius Class

of 2017

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We Will Discuss:

Counselor/Counseling

Confidentiality

Grades

Credits

GPA

Graduation Requirements

College Requirements

Transcripts

Freshman Calendar

9th Grade Counselors

Ms. Miller (A-Chi)

Ms. DeBard (Chj-Gj)

Mrs. Horan (Gk-H)

Mr. Enlund (I-Maq)

Ms. Donovan (Mar-Ph)

Ms. Carpenter (Mar-Ph)

Mr. Witte (Pi-So)

Ms. Green (Sp-Z)

Mr. Moeller (Support Counselor) 3

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Your counselor will help you…

Get ready to learn

Plan for your future (next semester, next year, after high school)

Remove obstacles, build bridges and develop plans of action

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Limits of Confidentiality

Harm to self

Harm to others

Being harmed by someone

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Make It Count!

True or False

My grades don’t count until after 9th grade.

Every credit counts!!

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Grades

Passing grades:

A, B, C, D = .5 credit

per semester

Failing Grades:

F = 0 credit

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Semester vs. Quarter Grades

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

1st Semester

August - January

2nd Semester

January - June

The semester grades are the only grades on your transcript, and will

be the only grades that will go into the GPA.

Semester grades factor in how you did during each quarter as well

the results of your final test each semester

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Grade Point Average

GPA –Average of grade points earned for total classes completed.

Class Rank – Your numerical placement in relation to other students in your class based on your cumulative GPA.

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GPA (Grade Point Average)

Unweighted Weighted

A = 4.0 5.0

B = 3.0 4.0

C = 2.0 3.0

D = 1.0 1.0

F = 0.0 (no credit) 0.0

Weighted Classes

AP/Pre-IB/IB classes

Honors/Advanced

World Languages

(Levels 4-5)

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How do you earn Credits?

Completing & Passing Cherokee Trail Classes

Summer School

PLATO Credit Recovery

Online Classes

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22 credits to Graduate

4.0 English

3.0 Math (Algebra 1 & higher)

3.0 Science

3.0 Social Studies (1.0 U.S. History & .5 Government)

2.0 Wellness/Fitness (.5 Health)

1.5 Fine Arts/Industrial Education/Career and Technical

5.5 Electives

22.0 Total Credits to Graduate

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College Entrance Requirements Minimum requirement for Colorado Higher Education

4.0 English

4.0 Math (Including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry)

3.0 Social Studies (including U.S. History & Government)

3.0 Science (2 years Lab Science)

2.0 World Language

2.0 Academic Electives

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Transcripts

An official copy of a student’s academic record

Includes:

Specific Classes Taken

Grades/Grade Point Average (GPA)/Class Ranking

Test Scores (TCAP & ACT State Mandated Testing)

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What is Your Plan for the Future

4 Year College

2 Year College

Community College

Vocational/Technical

Military Service

Work

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Developing a Four-Year Plan

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Freshman Plan

Understand Graduation Requirements

Improve Study Skills and Habits

Get Involved

Understand College Admission Standards

Develop a Four Year Plan

Keep a Personal Resume

Choose your classes wisely for 10th grade

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“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now

and make a brand new ending.”

― Carl Bard