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Graduation Requirements & Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)

Graduation Requirements & Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) . Parkway Center City High School June 11, 2013. Presentation Goals. Define college preparatory Discuss graduation requirements Illustrate and analyze G rade P oint A verage (G.P.A.). Introduction . Mr. Steven C. Tarrant

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Graduation Requirements & Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)

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  1. Graduation Requirements & Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)

    Parkway Center City High School June 11, 2013
  2. Presentation Goals Define college preparatory Discuss graduation requirements Illustrate and analyze Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  3. Introduction Mr. Steven C. Tarrant Bachelors degree, La Salle University, 1999 Major: Accounting and Finance Certified Public Accountant, inactive Master of Education, Holy Family University, in progress Concentration: Secondary Education Mathematics Teaching experience 2013/2014 will be my 4th year with Parkway Center City Alternative and charter school experience Parkway Center City High School is my home Teach geometry and personal finance Parkway staff (family): team oriented, motivated and loving Students Run Philly Style Running Leader
  4. Define College Preparatory Parkway Center City Admission Requirements Must have all A's and B's and no more than one C. Must have average or above Terra-Nova score. Must have excellent marks in citizenship—no "3's”. Should have no suspensions. Attendance should not exceed 10 days absent/5    days late. Must demonstrate an attitude and have aspirations to attend college.
  5. Define College Preparatory Prepare students for the rigor of college Expectations are high Education is a partnership Students, parents and school collaborate Each party much accept individual responsibility to meet high expectations Expectations and goals ARE achievable Parkway helps make sure you do!
  6. Define College Preparatory Class of 2011 earned $3,381,500 in college scholarships Valedictorian received 4 year scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania Recent Parkway alumnus graduated from Dartmouth and attends Harvard Law School Parkway alumnus graduated from Penn State University and played Division 1 volleyball
  7. Define College Preparatory Class of 2011 will attend the following programs
  8. Define College Preparatory Start building your college resume today SAT/ACT scores Grade Point Average Activities Community Service Questions about college preparatory? Remaining goals Discuss graduation requirements Illustrate and analyze Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  9. Graduation Requirements Must earn a total of 23.5 credits & include: 4 English 2 Arts/Humanities 4 Social Studies 2 World Languages 3 Math 4 Electives 3 Science 1.5 Health/Phys Ed A passing grade in high school is a D or higher, 65 or higher. Multidisciplinary Project or Service Learning Project also required.
  10. Graduation Requirements(Recommended Sequence of Courses)
  11. Graduation Requirements(Course Selection Process) Process begins in May with letter from roster chair Students collaborate with tutorial teacher Review recommended course sequence Summarize completed class work Register for classes for next school year See attached documents from 2010-2011 school year below: http://parkwaycchs.wikispaces.com/
  12. Graduation Requirements(General Promotion Guidelines) Promotion is based on earned credits Promotion to 10th grade – 5 credits Promotion to 11th grade – 11 credits Promotion to 12th grade – 17.5 credits OR sufficient number of credits to reach 23.5 by the end of the 12th grade
  13. Multidisciplinary Project All students must volunteer 120 hours by the end of their junior year Provide service to the community while gaining valuable experience 40 hours freshman year 40 hours sophomore year 40 hours junior year
  14. Graduation Requirements Questions about graduation requirements? Remaining Goal Illustrate and Analyze G.P.A.
  15. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Report card grade range is between 50 – 100 A 90-100 Excellent B 80-89 Good C 70-79 Average D 65-69 Poor F 50-64 Failing
  16. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  17. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Final Grade (Gi) is the numeric grade that appears on your report card Weight (Wi) adjusts weighted average to factor in Advanced Placement Coursework Baccalaureate courses (college courses taken in high school) Credit (Ci) adjusts for the course credit value
  18. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) GPA Conversion Table Grade = G.P.A.GPA = G.P.A. 120 = 4.20 80 = 2.70 100 = 4.00 75 = 2.20 90 = 3.70 70 = 1.70 85 = 3.20 65 = 1.00 83 = 3.00 F = 0.00
  19. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  20. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Key points GPA is on a 4.20 scale (ranges from 4.20 – 0.00) Incentives to take Advanced Placement and College (Baccalaureate) Courses Colleges consider G.P.A. during admission process Any questions about G.P.A.?
  21. Presentation goals met? Define college preparatory Discuss graduation requirements Illustrate and analyze Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  22. Conclusion You can accomplish anything that you want You must believe in yourself You will be challenged at Parkway Center City Give your best effort every day There is no limit to what you can achieve
  23. Grade Point Average Activity If time allows Forecast your G.P.A. using and excel spreadsheet: http://parkwaycchs.wikispaces.com/
  24. THE END
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