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9th GRADERS
NOW IS THE TIME….
Freshman Presentation• Graduation Requirements• SOL Requirements• Grade-level Credit
Requirements• Calculating Grade Point
Averages• Average College Entrance
GPAs• Extracurricular Activities• Work Permits/Tutoring
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSADVANCED DIPLOMA = 26
CREDITS: 4 Credits of English ( 9, 10, 11, 12)
4 Credits of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra Functions and
Data Analysis, and Algebra II) or (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II and
ANY Math above Alg II)
4 Credits of Science (E. Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
4 Credits of Social Science (W. History 1, W. History II, U.S. & VA History, and U.S. & VA Government) 3 Credits of one Foreign Language or (2 Credits of two different languages) 1 Credit of Fine or Practical Art
1 Economics and Personal Finance 2 Credits of P.E.
3 Electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSTANDARD DIPLOMA = 22 CREDITS: 4 Credits of English (9,10,11,12)
3 Credits of Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis or other higher mathematic courses)
3 Credits of Science (E. Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics- NEED AT LEAST TWO OF THE ABOVE COURSES)
3 Credits of Social Science (W. History, US &VA History and US & VA Government)
1 Credit of Economics and Personal Finance
2 Credits of P.E.
2 Foreign Language, Fine arts or Career and Technical Education
4 Electives (two of which must be sequential) EX. ART 1 & ART II, ROTC 1 & ROTC II
SOL REQUIREMENTS
For Graduating Classes of 2011 and Beyond:• STANDARD = TOTAL of 6
– 2 English Reading & Writing – 1 MATH– 1 SCIENCE– 1 HISTORY– 1 MORE IN ANY AREA
Ex: English Reading, Writing, Algebra 1, Biology, World History 1, and US History
• ADVANCED= TOTAL of 9 – 2 in each core area ( MATH, SCIENCE,
HISTORY, & ENGLISH)– 1 MORE IN ANY AREA
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
• 9TH GRADE: Less than 5
• 10TH GRADE: 5 w/ three
required classes
• 11TH GRADE: 11 w/ six
required classes
• 12TH GRADE: 16 w/ nine
required classes
YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOUR COUNSELOR IS:
(based on student’s last name)
• Mrs. Bryson: A-Ch• Ms. ApplebaumCi-Hal• Mrs. Deal: Ham-McC• Mr. Williams: McD-
Sal• Ms. Williamson: Sam-Z
YOUR GRADES ARE YOUR TOOLS TO SUCCESS:
YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) IS THE #1 INDICATOR OF WHAT COLLEGES
YOU CAN GET INTO! EVERY GRADE YOU EARN IN HIGH SCHOOL IMPACTS
YOUR GPA!A = 4 points
B+ = 3.4 pointsB = 3 points
C+ = 2.4 pointsC = 2 points
D+ = 1.4 pointsD = 1 pointF = 0 points
THE HIGHER YOUR GPA THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES…
TO CALCULATE A GPA:ITS EASY:1. Add the points awarded for each class
together2. Divide that number by the # of classes you
haveEx: STEP 1 STEP 2Algebra 1 C = 2 TOTAL # OF
English 9 B = 3 CLASSES = 7
World History A = 4 14 / 7 = 2
Biology C = 2 2.0 = “C” GPAPE F = 0
Spanish C = 2
Art 1 D = 1
TOTAL = 14
Your Turn: Student 1• Eng 9 A • Algebra 1 B• World History C• Biology A• PE 1 B• Spanish A• Art 1 A
WHAT DOES THE GPA =?
A = 4 pointsB+ = 3.4 points
B = 3 pointsC+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 pointsD+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 pointF = 0 points
CALCULATE YOUR GPAClass 1 _________Class 2 _________Class 3 _________Class 4 _________Class 5 _________Class 6 _________Class 7 _________Total = _______# of Classes: / ____
GPA = _____
A = 4 pointsB+ = 3.4 points
B = 3 pointsC+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 pointsD+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 pointF = 0 points
WHY IS A GPA IMPORTANT???Average College Freshman GPA:
• WILLIAM AND MARY 99% have above a 3.0
• UVA 99% have above a 3.0
• VIRGINIA TECH 98% have above a 3.0
• CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT 98% have above a 3.0
• JAMES MADISON (JMU) 99% have above a 3.0
• GEORGE MASON (GMU) 98% have above a 3.0
• MARY WASHINGTON 92% have above a 3.0
• VCU 88% have above a 3.0
• OLD DOMINION (ODU)78% have above a 3.0
• HOWARD 73% have above a 3.0
WHY GO TO COLLEGE??TO GET A GOOD JOB
Level of Education Median Weekly Unemployment
Earnings in 2014 Rate in 2014
Some High School, No Diploma $488 9 %
High School Graduate $668 6 %
Some College, No Degree $741 6 %
Associate Degree $792 4.5 %
Bachelor’s Degree $1,101 3.5 %
Master’s Degree $1,326 2.8 %
Doctoral Degree $1,591 2.1 %
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey
GET INVOLVED:
Join a club or sports team
www.potomacpanthers.org
Click on Parent/Student ActivitiesThen: Click On ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS!!
IMPORTANT 9TH GRADE INFORMATION:
• WORK PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.DOLI.VIRGINIA.GOV
• 5 OR MORE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN AN ATTENDANCE CONTRACT…
• NHS TUTORING EVERY THURS FOR HELP IN ANY SUBJECT SIGN UP NHSSAVEMYGPA@gmail.com!
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR TALK TO A TEACHER IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND…!
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