BARTLETT CLASS OF 2019 FRESHMAN CLASS MEETING

Why Education Matters

The Choice is Up To You Starting now you have the chance to: Earn a strong GPA Earn a strong GPA Get involved Get involved Have good attendance/discipline records. Have good attendance/discipline records. Identify Interests & Career Options Identify Interests & Career Options Earn required credits needed for graduation Earn required credits needed for graduation Explore Colleges, Vocational & Military options Explore Colleges, Vocational & Military options

Graduation Requirements Students starting high school in 2009 or after will meet the following requirements to graduate: English (4 credits) Mathematics (4 credits) Science (3 credits ) Social Studies (3 credits) Wellness (1 credit) PE (.5 credit) Personal Finance (.5 credit) Foreign Language (2 credits) Fine Arts (1 credit) Elective Focus (3 credits)

Graduation Requirements for English 4 credits of English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Graduation Requirements for Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Higher Level Math course determined by Math sub score on the ACT All students will be required to take a mathematics course every year of high school.

Graduation Requirements for Science Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics

Graduation Requirements for Social Studies 3 credits of Social Studies World History & World Geography U.S. History Economics (.5) Government (.5)

Graduation Requirements for Fine Arts S tudents will earn one credit in a Fine Art.

Foreign Language Requirements Students will earn two credits of the same foreign language.

Graduation Requirements for PE and Wellness Wellness (1 credit) P.E. (.5 credit)

.5 Personal Finance ALL students are required to take the PERSONAL FINANCE course to meet graduation requirements.

Graduation Requirement Elective Focus Area Students must earn 3 credits in an Elective Focus Area These 3 credits will be in addition to the required courses needed for graduation.

Bartlett Focus Areas Math & Science Math & Science Liberal Arts Liberal Arts International Business International Business Business Finance Business Finance Fine Arts Fine Arts Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Journalism, Film & TV Journalism, Film & TV Print/Graphic, AV Tech Print/Graphic, AV Tech Education & Training Education & Training Marketing Marketing Human Service/Personal Care Human Service/Personal Care Manufacturing & Engineering Manufacturing & Engineering Architecture Architecture Information Technology Information Technology Health & Biomedical Science Health & Biomedical Science Transportation Industry Transportation Industry Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism Criminal Justice Criminal Justice

GPA Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. A standard grade point average may range from 0.0 to a 4.0. Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. A standard grade point average may range from 0.0 to a 4.0. A=4 grade points B=3 grade points C=2 grade points D=1 grade point F=0 grade points A=4 grade points B=3 grade points C=2 grade points D=1 grade point F=0 grade points

Calculating Your GPA CourseCreditsGradeGrade Points Physical Science1802 Algebra I1944 English Total = 3Total = 6 Total Grade Points Divided By 6 GPA = 2.0 Total Credits Attempted 3

Class Rank Class Rank is determined by your Weighted GPA Class Rank is determined by your Weighted GPA AP/Honors classes can improve your rank AP/Honors classes can improve your rank Honors extra.5 added on the Grade Point Honors extra.5 added on the Grade Point AP extra 1.0 added to the Grade Point AP extra 1.0 added to the Grade Point

Why is class rank important? “I’m worried about you being at the bottom of the Freshman class,” said the father to his son. “Don’t worry Dad,” he replied. “They still teach the same classes to the kids at the bottom.” “Don’t worry Dad,” he replied. “They still teach the same classes to the kids at the bottom.”

What is all the talk about the ACT? ACT – (American College Testing) – an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in high school. ACT – (American College Testing) – an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in high school. Must have a 19 in Math & English to take college level coursework in college. Must have a 19 in Math & English to take college level coursework in college. Score range 1 (low) – 36 (high) Score range 1 (low) – 36 (high) English English Math Math Reading Reading Science Science

Plan & ACT The Sophomore class will take the Plan test in the Fall. The Sophomore class will take the Plan test in the Fall. Acceptable ACT -see state list of admission requirements and check on-line admission requirements for other colleges. Acceptable ACT -see state list of admission requirements and check on-line admission requirements for other colleges. Take the ACT at least once before the March Junior year test so you can get a baseline score and see areas that you need to improve. Dates are posted online. Register on-line at so you can set up a Web ID account. It gives you the chance to access your scores quicker! Take the ACT at least once before the March Junior year test so you can get a baseline score and see areas that you need to improve. Dates are posted online. Register on-line at so you can set up a Web ID account. It gives you the chance to access your scores quicker!

Graduating with Honors/Distinction To graduate with State Honors students must score at or above readiness benchmarks on all of the subject areas of the ACT. English = 18 English = 18 Math = 22 Math = 22 Reading = 21 Reading = 21 Science = 24 Science = 24 To graduate with State Distinction students must have a 3.0 or higher and complete one of the following: Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Participate in one of the Governor’s Schools Participate in one of the Governor’s Schools Participate in one of the state’s All-State musical organizations Participate in one of the state’s All-State musical organizations Be selected a a national merit finalist/semifinalist Be selected a a national merit finalist/semifinalist Attain a 31 or higher composite ACT score Attain a 31 or higher composite ACT score Attain a 3 or higher on at least two AP exams Attain a 3 or higher on at least two AP exams Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

What’s Your Superpower?

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Get Involved Participate in school activities. Participate in school activities. Look for volunteer opportunities in the community that fit your career interests. Look for volunteer opportunities in the community that fit your career interests. Start a file with any awards, recognitions, achievements, volunteer work and recommendations you receive that could be used for scholarship opportunities later. Start a file with any awards, recognitions, achievements, volunteer work and recommendations you receive that could be used for scholarship opportunities later. Participate in summer programs/internships that are related to your career interests or which are educational Participate in summer programs/internships that are related to your career interests or which are educational.

College/Career Exploration

The Choice Is Yours Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison