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High School Quiz
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Besides getting sick... what is the top reason high school students stay at home?
Anxiety about friends or a class
Avoiding fights or conflict
Over-Sleeping
Lack of motivation
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What makes you a Sophomore?
Having between 5 and 10 credits completed
Freshman GPA of 2.0 or better
Being in your second year of High School
Taking the correct required courses Freshman year
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Which academic skill is the BEST predictor that an 8th grader will go on to graduate High School?
Ability to read at grade level
Demonstrating Algebra skills
Good listening / focus
Good note taking habits
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What does the phrase "Off Track in High School" refer to?
Signing up for the wrong classes
Having issues with other students or teachers
Having too many missing assignments
Being at risk for not graduating
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Which of these subjects are you required to take every year in High School?
Math
ELA (English Language Arts)
Science
Foreign Language
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What are High School "Credits"?
Financial Aid to help with fees
A way to show which courses you passed
An exemption from a final exam
High School class that counts for College Credit
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Which of these is NOT a good predictor of High School Success?
Using in support services (counseling, tutoring, teacher office hours)
Middle School / High School grades
Standardized Test Scores
Involvement in Extra-Curriculars
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What does GPA stand for?
Great Personal Achievement
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Achievement
Grade & Performance Average
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How does GPA get calculated?
Finding the most common letter grade (U, D, C, B, A)
Translating grades to numbers and adding the total
Translating grades to numbers and dividing the total by amount of classes
Finding the most common proficiency grade (MI, BA, PR, AD)
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What year do most students submit their college application?
Freshman
Junior
Sophomore
Senior
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Which of these opportunities is NOT found in High School
Internships
Work Release
Study Abroad
Early College Credit
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Which type of staff member does not meet with every student?
Teacher
Principal
Counselor
Homeroom / Advisory Teacher
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When & how do you earn High School Credits?
Between 1.0 and 4.0 depending on your class grade at the end
0.5 credits for completing each semester of a class
One credit for completing each class
One credit for completing each grade level
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Which of these subjects are you required to take for two years in High School?
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Social Studies
Physical Education (aka Gym Class)
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What is an "elective"?
Members of the Student Government at a High School elected by the students
A non-core class you get to pick such as Art, Business, or Woodworking
Any class beyond the one's required for graduation
Any class or activity that doens't earn credit
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What age can you begin Driver's Education?
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What age can you obtain a work permit for most jobs?
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Which of these grade levels comes after Freshman?
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Secondary
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Which college prep test do most Wisconsin students take?
A.C.T.
A.S.V.A.B.
A.P.
S.A.T.
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What is an "extra-curricular"?
Extra credit done outside of class time
A college prep class
An elective class
A school activity outside of class
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What does ACP stand for?
Academic & College Planning
Academic & Character Program
Acadmeic & Career Prep
Academic & Career Planning
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If A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0 ...and a student earns grades of A, B, B, C ... what's their GPA so far?
3.0
3.2
3.5
2.8
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Which college admissions factor do 4-year Universities look at most?
GPA
Advanced Classwork
Letters of recommendation
A.C.T.
