High School Terminology

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A GPA that includes all course grades a student has received over any given period of time.

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Cumulative GPA

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School where students wear uniforms & operate in a structured environment taking part in leadership & character building

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Military Academies

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Through this, students take college courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit.

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Dual Enrollment

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A set of criteria that is necessary to complete in order for a student to graduate (e.g., courses, credits, volunteer).

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Graduation Requirements

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Classes that prepare students for college. Students can earn college credits if they pass their final AP course.

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Advanced Placement

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When a high school Freshman earns at least 5 full-year course credits and no more than one semester F in a core course.

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Freshman On-Track

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An activity a student participates in outside of regular academic hours (ex: club, theater, sport, job, internship).

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Extracurricular activity

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The rate at which CPS students graduate from high school within 4 years.

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Graduation Rate

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Graduates from this program are culturally and internationally aware, open-minded, and confident in another language

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International Baccalaureate

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A college admissions test used to measure a high school student&#x27;s academic readiness for college.

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SAT

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This program teaches leadership and character development and utilizes various components of the military model.

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Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)

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These 11 schools provide a challenging college prep experience & a rigorous curriculum with mainly honors & AP courses.

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Selective Enrollment

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A two or four year school where students can earn a degree or certificate of training for a specific occupation.

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College

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Programs that encourage students’ creative & artistic expression, & develop their interest in art, music, dance, & drama

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Fine and Performing Arts Programs

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A number attached to courses a student passes. Credits directly relate to graduation requirements in high school.

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Course Credits

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Area of academic study a student focuses on to earn their degree based on individual interest in preparation for a job

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College Major

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A number representing the average of a students&#x27; cumulative (total) grades over a period of time.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

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A class not required for graduation, but can be taken based on students&#x27; personal interests and can still earn credits.

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Electives

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In these academies, students can participate in hands-on training experiences in their chosen industry.

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CTE (Career and Technical Education)

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Online platform where students can apply to high school

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GoCPS

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