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Meet the Counseling Staff Lead Counselor: Shana Greenwood last names A-E Irene Myers last names F-M Rebecca Kelley last names N-ZTRANSCRIPT
Meet the Counseling Staff
Lead Counselor: Shana Greenwood last names A-E Irene Myers last
names F-M Rebecca Kelley last names N-Z Lets starts with a little
9th Grade Vocab
5 Words you need to know as a 9th Grader: Grade Classification
Credits GPA Class Rank Transcript Vocab Word #1: Grade
Classification
10th Grade= 6 credits (Sophomore) 11th Grade=13 Credits (Junior)
12th Grade = 19 Credits (Senior) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE= 26 Credits
Vocab Word #2: Credits In high school, credits are earned by
PASSING classes with a grade of 70 or above. The High School
Transcript is where credits are recorded each semester. You must
attend class to receive credits earned. Speaking of
Attendance
AGAIN.. Students must attend a class in order to receive credit.
Credit is granted or denied every semester. Vocab Word #3: GPA
(Grade Point Average)
Northwest ISD determines both an un-weighted GPA (4.0 scale) and a
weighted GPA (7.0 scale). The weighted GPA is ONLY used in
determining class rank. Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-Advanced
Placement (Pre-AP), and Dual Credit courses contain weighted grades
for ranking. Vocab Word #4: Class Rank
Unweighted-4.0 Scale Weighted GPA-Courses receive different grade
points based on level of difficulty of class -Regular Courses max
grade point is -Pre/AP Courses max grad point is 6.0 -AP Courses
max grade point is 7.0 GPA Exempt Courses (Dont count in your GPA)
-Correspondence -Credit By Exams -Summer School for remediation
Vocab #5: Transcript Your High School Transcript is a copy of a
your permanent academic record. This includes all courses you have
taken, all grades received, and all credits earned. Lets Recap
Areas of Difficulty for 9th Graders
So Stressed! Areas of Difficulty for 9th Graders New School (Huge
Building, New Teachers, New Routines) Heavier Workload (Homework,
Test/Quizzes Athletics, Performances) More Independence and
Responsibility Social Adjustments (New Friends, Social Media, Peer
Pressure) So lets briefly discuss ways to reduce stress and helpful
tips for success. Tips for Being Successful in High School and
Reducing STRESS!
Get Organized. Manage Your time well Be a Model Student in class
Take good notes in class Study smart Use test-taking strategies
Reduce test anxiety Ask for help when you need it Believe in
yourself! One last tip!!!!!! Counseling Center Updates Get Ready.
Get Set. GO! Learn About Honor Cords
Green Cord Community Service Award Program Apply for enrollment by
October 15th on the Eaton Counseling website. Pick up a Green Cord
community service log in the counseling office or download the form
from the website. Hours can be earned from June 1 April 14th. Hours
must be turned in by April 15th of each academic year. The program
is a way to encourage students in grades 9-12 to contribute at
least 100 hours of approved community service per school year.
Students can be recognized for all four years. During your senior
year, graduates will have the option to purchase a Green Cord for
each year of achievement to proudly wear during the high school
graduation ceremony. Reminder 101:You can sign up to get reminder
texts from the Eaton counselors.They will include reminders about
upcoming events and deadlines.