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Preparing for your future
Provide relevant information about: High School Planning
Graduation Requirements Graduation Project Grades
Future educational/employment opportunities
Part-time work Work permits
Graduation Requirements
Course Credits Language Arts 4Social Studies 4Mathematics 3Science 3Computer 0.5Health 0.5Wellness/PE 1Consumer Skills 0.25Electives 5.75Graduation Project Completion
23 Total Credits
Requirement to graduate in the PA Don’t wait until your senior year!!! Finish within the course of 1 academic year Graduation Project Resource Guide is available
online at the guidance web site
The Resource Guide contains all of the
necessary information you need to
successfully complete your Graduation
Project
Project Example
Analysis In depth research, experiment – Example: Science Fair Project
Types of Projects
Project Example
Exhibition
Produce original piece of work. Present for public appreciation –Example: dance performance, art exhibit
Service Design a project which provides a valuable free service to the community- Example: EMT, Public library or elderly center
Project Example
Instruction
Engage in instructional activity under the supervision of professional educator- Example: Service Learning Program
Demonstration
Learn new skills to create, repair, or restore.Example: Restore old car
Step 1: Develop an Idea Step 2: Type a Proposal Step 3: Select a Project Teacher
Important – Always keep a copy of your graduation project forms / information.
Each of these areas included on this
form are discussed in great detail in
the Resource book
Step 4: Work on / Complete Project (end product)
Step 5: Complete Typed Self Evaluation
Step 6: Present Oral Presentation to peers
Step 7: Teacher will complete evaluation form and send the completed project pack to the Counseling Office
Don’t wait!!
Earning a two-year college degree or higher is statistically related to what your high school G.P.A.
is.A Average
63.9 %B Average
37.1 %
C Average
13.9 %
Getting a four-year year college degree is statistically related to how far you go in high school math.
79.8 % of high school who take Calculus
74.3 % Pre-Calculus
62.2 % Trigonometry
39.5 % Algebra II
23.1 % Geometry
7.8 % Algebra
Grade point average Weighted (Academic) Unweighted (Standard)
Standard (Unweighted) Example Calculation
Take total 17.00 divided by 5.0 credits = 3.40 GPA
Course Grade Gr Value Credit Wtd Gr
Tan II A 4.0 1 4.0
Bio B 3 1 3.0
A Hist
A 4.0 1 4.0
Draw C 2 .5 1.0
AP Cal
B 3 1 3.0
PE A 4.0 .5 2.0
Total 5 17.00
Academic (Weighted) Example Calculation
Take total 18.5 divided by 5.0 credits = 3.70 GPA
Course Grade Gr Value Credit Wtd Gr
Tan II A 4.5 * 1 4.5
Bio B 3 1 3.0
A Hist
A4.0 1 4.0
Draw C 2 .5 1.0
AP Cal
B4 * 1 4.0
PE A 4 .5 2.0
Total 21.5 5 18.5
How is class rank determined? Based on weighted G.P.A
The importance of G.P.A College admissions Scholarship opportunities
Will be determined: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and final report periods
Eligibility 3.0 unweighted G.P.A. No D’s or F’s
Staying on top of your academics Parent Connect Progress Reports Report Cards Scheduling Transcripts
Continued Education
Employment
Military
4-year schools – minimum three math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
2-year schools – Generally no SAT’s but….recommended.
Academic testing: PSAT’s – Take in October of Junior Year
Counselor Bulletin College catalog resource library Military Information College Videos Resource books – SAT pre/careers
Academic Responsibilities NOW counts…. Work Hard and reap the
benefits in the future. Graduation Projects: Complete ASAP
Continue CAREER EXPLORATION !!!!!! Job “Shadow” opportunities
Build your “Personal Resume” Actively participate VOLUNTEER!!!! Lots of options available
Local community Newspaper want ads Guidance Bulletin Board Guidance Bulletin
Who needs working papers? Anyone under 18 who will be working
part-time or full-time. At 15 years and younger you will
have to get a working papers for every job that you have.
At 16 you will get a transferable work permit.
How do I obtain working papers? Bring your parent/guardian and your
birth certificate to the main office from 7am-4pm.
Under 16 receive “Vacation Employment Certificate”
Over 16 receive “Application for Employment Certificate or Transferable Work Permit”
Complete form and submit to employer
Finish strong this
year!!