ABC’S OF 9 TH GRADE

1. ABC’S OF 9TH GRADE Presented by Mr. Berrios Ms. Cristalli Ms. Renelle

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION =120 Credits • New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) • N.J. Biology end-of-course exam. • SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS: • English 20 credits (Equals 4 years) • Mathematics 15 credits (Equals 3 years) • Science 15 credits (Equals 3 years) • Social Studies 15 credits (Equals 3 years) (includes World History 2, US History I and II) • Physical Education 20 credits (Equals 4 years) (includes 3 quarters Health/Family Life and 1 quarter Driver Education) • World Language 5 credits (Equals 1 year) • Fine/Performing Arts 5 credits (Equals 1 year) • Practical Arts 5 credits (Equals 1 year) • Financial, Economic Business & Entrepreneurial Literacy 2.5 credits (Equals ½ year)

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5. SIMPLE AVERAGE SUBJECT GRADE VALUE Algebra B 3 English A 4 Biology B 3 World History A 4 Spanish A 4 Art 1 B 3 21 Average =21/6=3.50

6. SIMPLE AVERAGE SUBJECT GRADE VALUE Algebra B 3 English A 4 Biology B 3 World History A 4 Spanish F 0 Art 1 B 3 17 Average =17/6=2.83

7. GPA(GRADE POINT AVERAGE) • The number of credits and the levels contribute to the weight of a grade • Grades with Plus(+) or Minus(-) signs have different numeric values • Course failures indicated by NC are treated as a loss of credit and are calculated in the GPA as 0.00 • If a student retakes and passes a previously failed course during the school year; both classes are reported on the transcript and both grades are computed in the GPA. • Summer school grades are NOT calculated into the weighted GPA • Two grade point averages are calculated for each student: a weighted GPA and an unweighted GPA • Many colleges have their own system of calculating GPA • See your CHS Student/Parent Handbook for GPA System details

8. STUDY TIPS • What is your learning style? • Auditory • Visual • Tactile • Get Organized • Use Your Agenda • Take Good Notes • Form Study Groups • Take Breaks • Do Not Cram

9. ACADEMIC EXTRA HELP Students who wish to go to one of the academic tutorial labs should obtain a pass from their subject teacher and present that pass to their study hall teacher. Upon arriving at the tutorial lab, students should be sure to sign in to document their attendance. Students may attend a tutorial lab during their lunch period or an unassigned first period.

10. ACHIEVE TUTOR PROGRAM • Tutors are either high school students (peer tutors) or adults from the community • One hour a weekly for at least 8 weeks • Tutoring takes place at CHS • Tutors assigned according to volunteer availability and subject area • Forms are available at the Counseling Center

11. IMPORTANT POINTS • You must successfully complete 30 credits to be promoted to the 10th grade • Excessive absences and/or tardiness may lead to an E or NC grade and hence loss of credit • A combination of three cuts in the same marking period in a class will result in failure (59%), indicated by a grade of “E” • Three (3) tardies to class will count as one cumulative absence • Appropriate email • Never use your D.O.B. or your SS number in you email • Avoid words that could be perceived as silly, inappropriate, offensive or vulgar • Facebook AND Twitter • Avoid posting anything that could damage your character

12. FINAL NOTES • Sign up for Power School in the Library and keep track of your progress. • Get involved in a club a sport or activity. • AP courses are available to 10th graders • See your Guidance Counselor early on to discuss your CHS SUCCESS PLAN!