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Welcome Students and Parents
Neshaminy Graduation RequirementsDiscipline 1 Credit 2 Credits 3 Credits 4 CreditsEnglish
Social Studies
Math
Science
World LanguageHealth
PE
Arts/Humanities
Electives
Total 21.0 Credits
Graduation Project
Keystone Requirement
PDE Keystone Exam RequirementsDiscipline 1 Credit 2 Credits 3 Credits 4 CreditsEnglish
Social Studies
Math
Science
World LanguageHealth
PE
Arts/Humanities
Electives
Total 21.0 Credits
Biology Exam
Algebra Exam
Literature
Graduation Project
Keystone Requirement
College Admission ImportanceGrades in College Prep CoursesStrength of CurriculumAdmission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)Grades in All CoursesEssay or Writing SampleClass RankCounselor RecommendationStudent’s demonstrated interestTeacher RecommendationInterviewExtracurricular ActivitiesSubject Test Scores (AP/IB)State Graduation Exam ScoresSAT II ScoresWork
76%
62%
60%
51%
28%
23%
21%
21%
20%
10%
8%
8%
6%
5%3%
“Considerable Importance”
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Discipline Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12English Keystone
English Curriculum English 09 English 10 English 11
Math Keystone
Math Curriculum Algebra, Part 2 Geometry Algebra 2
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calc
Science Keystone
Science Curriculum IPC Biology Chemistry
Biology Chemistry Physics
Biology Exam
Algebra Exam
Literature Literature
Algebra Exam
Biology Exam
Keystones 2012/2013 – WHAT?Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Class of 2015 Class of 2014 Class of 2013
Keystones 2012/2013 – WHEN?
Month Grade Subject Number AYP
December 11 Bio 700+ Participation 2013
January 11 Literature 700+ Participation 2013Performance 2013
January 11 Algebra I 700+ Participation 2013Performance 2013
May 10 Literature 700+ Participation 2014Performance 2014
May 09 Algebra 400ish Participation 2015Performance 2015
May 09/10 Bio 760+ Participation 2014/2015
May 08 Algebra 350ish Participation 2016Performance 2016
Year 1 2007Year 2 2008Year 3 2009Year 4 2010Year 4 2011Year 5
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2012
2013
2013
If NHS makes AYP next year (2013), it would take 10 years to drop to the level NHS would be at if it does not make AYP in 2013
Make AYP
Do Not Make AYP
We are here
Keystones 2012/2013 - SUPPORT
Keystone Exams Grade 11 Keystone Exams EoC
PSSA Grad Lab Remediation Keystone Grad Lab Remediation
PSSA Seniors Class of 2013 Keystone Juniors Keystone Juniors
After-School Academic Help After-School Academic HelpBio
BioBioLit
Lit
LitAlg
Alg
Alg
Keystones 2012/2013 - HOW?Period Time
HR 7:16 – 7:26PD 1 7:31 – 8:02PD 2 8:07 – 8:38PD 3 8:43 – 9:14PD 4 9:19 – 9:50
PD 5 9:55 – 10:26PD 6 10:31 – 11:02PD 7 11:07 – 11:38PD 8 11:43 – 12:14
Dismissal Non-Testers 12:14 – 12:30Keystone TestingOne Module
12:30 – 2:14
Dismissal Testers 2:14
Extra Time Buses As needed
Keystone Testing Day Schedule• Full schedule of classes with abbreviated periods. All lunches will run.
• Students not testing on a given day will be dismissed with transportation, 2 hours early.
• Student testing will take one module of the Keystone exam, from 12:30 until 2:14.
• Transportation will be provided at 2:14 for those testing.
Welcome Students and Parents
Understanding GPA
What does GPA stand for?
What does GPA represent?
The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted. Answer.com- 2008
A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System.McGee- Yesterday
Grade Point Average
Understanding GPA
“A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System”
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Course Grade
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
Understanding GPA
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
GPA =Quality Points
Credits=
15.0
4.5= 3.33
Understanding Non-Weighted GPA
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
GPA =Quality Points
Credits=
15.0
4.5= 3.33
Understanding Weighted GPAA = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 17.5
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 1
F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3 3.0
3.33
3.89
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Quiz Question # 2
Students have two GPA?
True
False
True, but….
Understanding Neshaminy’s GPAWeighted GPA
Marking PeriodSemesterYearCumulativeCourse Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Non-Weighted GPAMarking PeriodSemesterYearCumulativeCourse Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Weighted GPA - Marking Period
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English A
Spanish 5 A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE A
4.5
4.0
4.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
4.0
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.125
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1.125
1.0
1.0
1.25
1.125
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.875 8.0
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
8.0
1.875
4.27Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
Honor Roll -- 3.17
Courses Included: ALL
When Calculated: MP1, MP2, MP3
Grades Used: Current Marking Period Grades
Weighted GPA - Year
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
Spanish 5 A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE B
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
1.5
7.5 29.5
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
29.5
7.5
3.93Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
Honor Roll -- 3.17
Courses Included: ALL
When Calculated: End of Year
Grades Used: Final Course Grades
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
Spanish 5 A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE B
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
1.5
7.5 29.5
Courses Included:
• Grade 9 – Grade 12
• Total Credits capped per year
Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit Max
Grade 10 - 6.5 Credit Max
Grade 11 - 6.5 Credit Max
Grade 12 - 6.5 Credit Max
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
Spanish 5 Hrs C
Adv Art 3 C
Concert Choir A
PE B
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
4.0
1.5
6.5 21.5
Why cap Credits each year?
Lunch
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
21.5
6.5
3.31
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
25.5
7.5
3.407.5 25.5
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English A
Spanish 5 Hrs A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE B
4.5
4.0
4.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5
4.0
4.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
1.5
6.5 27.5
Why cap Credits each year?
Lunch
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
27.5
6.5
4.23
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
31.5
7.5
4.207.5 31.5
Weighted GPA - CumulativeGrades Used: Final Course Grades
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
Spanish 5 A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE B
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
1.57.5 29.5
Grade Credits Quality Points
Grade 9 6.5 26
Grade 10 6.5 30
Grade 11 6.5 25.5
Grade 12 6.5 28
26.0 109.5
Grade 11 - End of Year Cumulative GPA
109.5
26.5GPA = = 4.13
6.5 25.5
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 Final Exam
Course Grade
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
Spanish 5 A
Adv Art 3 A
Concert Choir A
PE B
B
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
When Published:
B
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
??
??
A
C
A
A
A
A
Why not more frequently??
• Grade 9: Not Presently Published• Grade 10 & 11: End of Year• Grade 12: Mid-Year and End of Year
Quiz Question #3Colleges use a student’s Neshaminy GPA in the admission process?
True
False
College Admissions Office
Student HS GPA
Neshaminy Student 4.12
Pennsbury Student 3.89
CR Student 4.05
CB Student 3.99
Bensalem Student 4.10
Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social St A
Science A
English A
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0 16.0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social St A
Science A
English A
Spanish 3 A
Accounting A
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
6.0 24.0
Student A Student B
GPA = 4.00GPA = 4.00
Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych A
Science A
AP English A
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0 18.5
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych A
Science A
AP English A
Spanish 3 A
Accounting A
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
6.0 26.5
Student C Student D
GPA = 4.625GPA = 4.42
Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych A
Science A
AP English A
Spanish 3 A
Accounting A
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
6.0 26.5
Student E Student D
GPA = 4.42
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych A
Science A
AP English A
Spanish 3 A
Accounting A
Graphic Com A
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
X
X
X
X
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
7.0 30.5
26.56.0
Course Credit Quality Points Cum GPA
Student A 4.0
Student B 6.0
Student C 4.0
Student D 6.0
Student E 6.0
16.0
24.0
18.5
26.5
26.5
Understanding Class Rank
4.00
4.00
4.63
4.42
4.42
Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points; NOT GPA
FAQHow can I raise my Cumulative GPA?
• Get Better Grades
• Take High Level Courses
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.5
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 2
F = 0
AP Honors Others
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 17.5
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 1
F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3 3.0
3.33
3.89
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Weighted Cumulative GPA
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4
3
4
2
4
3.03
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
PE A
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 18.0
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 1
F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.33
4.00
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Weighted Cumulative GPA
BHonors English
17.5
FAQI got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior Year, why didn’t my Cumulative GPA go up more?
Welcome Students and Parents
