1. Step 5: Understand Your Academic Record

2. Graduation Requirements
Course Planning Guide
How many credits do you need to graduate? 31
What is the minimum number of credits you can take each year?
7.5 (This allows for 1 study hall each term)
How many credits do you earn for the following:
1 Term course
2 Term course
3 Term course

3. Graduation Requirements
How is your end of year grade calculated?
YEAR grade =
T1+T2+T3+T4+T5+T6+FINAL EXAM
How do you fail a course for the year?
You fail the majority of the terms/final exam.
What happens if you fail a course?
You DO NOT receive credit.
You must retake the course.
The F will lower your GPA.

4. Graduation Requirements
What state required test do you need to pass in order to graduate?
The Keystone Exams
What 3 subject areas are tested?
Algebra, Biology, English 10

5. Graduation Requirements
Do you have to complete a graduation project in order to graduate?
Yes…your Personal Project
When do you complete it?
10th Grade
How many years of the following subject areas do you need to graduate?
Math: 3 years
Science: 3 years
English: 4 years
History: 4 years

6. Grade Point Average What is grade point average?
A numerical average of letter grades
How many points is each of the following grades worth?
A A A
B B B
C C C D F

7. Grade Point Average
TRUE/FALSE—A grade of a C in an Honors/AP course is worth the same grade points as a regular class.
TRUE…a C is still worth 2.0 Grade Points
How can you earn ADDED VALUE to your GPA?
Earn a C+ or higher in an Honors or AP Course.
Honors = .04 added value
AP = .06 added value

8. Grade Point Average
What information do you need to calculate your GPA?
Letter Grades, Credit Value, Honors/AP
GPA Calculator
Course Name
Letter Grade
Grade Points
Credit Value
Quality Points
GPA
Honors/AP
Added Value
#DIV/0!

9. Grade Point Average 6 weeks GPA= Freshman GPA= Cumulative GPA=
6 weeks grades
Freshman GPA=
YEAR END GRADES in all of your classes.
Remember…YEAR grade =
T1+T2+T3+T4+T5+T6+FINAL EXAM
Cumulative GPA=
All FINAL grades for courses that are over

10. Grade Point Average Effect of Freshman Year GPA on Cumulative GPA

11. Grade Point Average What GPA is needed for the following:
Honor Roll: 3.25 (No D’s or F’s)
High Honor Roll:
Distinguished Honor Roll: 3.75 and up

12. Transcript What is a transcript? Who sees your transcript?
Your Academic Record
Who sees your transcript?
Potential Employers, Colleges and Universities, anyone else who wants to have a picture of your academic career.
What items are included on a transcript?
Compare/Contrast transcripts

13. Wrap Up…
Describe a challenge that you are having right now with your school habits that you would like some help with. For example…
keeping track of assignments
keeping your school work organized
getting homework done
getting extra help from the teacher
studying for tests
taking tests