1. Sunrise Mountain School Post-Secondary Requirements
Class of 2021
Graduation/
Post-Secondary Requirements

2. Objectives For Today Identify ways your counselor can
help you throughout high school.
2. Review Graduation Requirements
Explain the differences in how transcripts, GPA, and class rank are a summary of your academic performance in high school.
Learn how to calculate GPA.
Identify post-secondary options ~
What can you do after High School?

3. Guidance Department
Guidance Counselors * Mrs. Birt * Mrs. Ryan * Mrs. Coats * Mr. Gardner * Mrs. Cetta Guidance Secretary * Mrs. Moriarty Records Specialist * Mrs. Olsen Career Specialist * Mrs. Clark (in library)

4. Counselor’s Role…
Academic – will help choose courses and plan four years of high school
Career – will help with exploring career options and planning beyond high school
Personal/Social – can help with decision making when faced with difficult situations

5. “Stuff you should know…”
PUSD is on a “Block” Schedule which means most of our classes don’t last all year
you should earn 8 credits a year
4 credits each semester
Extra – Curricular activities do not count as credit or show on your transcript.
If you fail a course or need to earn additional credit you can; attend summer school, take online classes, complete community service (most cost $$)

6. “Stuff you should know…”
Online Classes
eCampus is Peoria School District’s online school. This can only be taken when enrolled in a PUSD school or during the summer time. These credits are accepted just like regular classes!
Other state accredited schools are available but there is policy on how PUSD accepts credits from those schools.
If you take a core class from an outside online school – you must pass PUSD’s proficiency exam in order to receive core credit for the class.
You must be enrolled at a PUSD school in the core classes that you need to graduate.

7. Graduation Requirements
what you need to know…

8. Graduation Requirements
1. Earn 28 credits to graduate (16 Core classes, 12 Electives)
2. Pass required course work –
* Note that some courses require a 70% or better to move on: English I and II, Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology.
3. Pass State Civics test

9. Graduation/University Requirements
Courses
Grad Credits
Univ Credits
English 4
Mathematics
Science (Lab) 3
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
CTE / Fine Arts
CTE or Fine Art
Total Required Core Courses 16
Electives 12
World Language
Grand Total 28 4 4 3 2 1 14
(12) 2

10. What is a Transcript?
A transcript is a record of your coursework, including final grades each semester you are in High School, including summer school.
It includes all your test scores
Grade Point Average – each term and a cumulative GPA
Class Rank – calculated after each semester in high school

11. How to calculate GPA Calculation 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 12 12 ÷ 4 = 3.0 Scale
B= 3
C= 2
D= 1
Calculation
= 12
12 ÷ 4 = 3.0
B. Michael receives one “A,” two “B’s” and one “C” on his report card. One of the “B’s” is an honors class. His grade point average (GPA) is ___________.
3.0

12. Class Rank Rank is re-calculated 3 times each year, comparing
Your class rank is impacted by 3 things:
1. Grades reflected in your GPA
2. Number of honors courses completed
3. Total number of credits earned since the beginning of your freshman year (Release Time may negatively affect your class rank)
Rank is re-calculated 3 times each year, comparing
you with everyone else in your graduating class. It is
done in January, June, & September.

13. Post- Secondary Plans? Community/Junior College University Military
Work force
Technical or Trade School

14. Arizona University Admissions
The three state universities in Arizona are Arizona State University in Tempe, University of Arizona in Tucson and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
The best way to assure admission to AZ universities is to meet at least one of these minimum requirements:
1. Rank in the top 25% of the graduating class, or
2. have earned a core GPA of 3.0, or
3. score a 1040 on the SAT or a 22 on the ACT.
Each university has merit scholarships to help pay tuition and other expenses. See university websites for details.

15. Community College Admissions
A student who earned his/her diploma is eligible for admission to a community college.
A community college is a 2-year college designed to enable students to either transfer to a university or receive vocational training.
A student may earn the Presidential Scholarship for the Maricopa Community Colleges. See the MCCD website for updated requirements.

16. Military Enlistment
Military enlistment now prefers a high school diploma.
Military requirements have become more competitive – see recruiters that visit our campus regularly.
ASVAB test is the military aptitude test required prior to enlistment.

17. Vocational/Technical Training
Vocational/Technical Schools and Apprenticeships are available for a variety of career options.
These can vary in length and cost.
Research program requirements, expectations, and job placement assistance.
Examples of careers for these types of schools: Cosmetology, Welding, Construction, Medical Technician, Auto Repair, EMT