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BARTLETTCLASS OF
2019FRESHMAN CLASS
MEETING
Why Education Matters
The Choice is Up To You
Starting now you have the
chance to:
Earn a strong GPA
Get involved
Have good attendance/discipline records.
Identify Interests & Career Options
Earn required credits needed for graduation
Explore Colleges, Vocational & Military options
Graduation Requirements
Students starting high school in 2009 or after will meet the following requirements to graduate:
• English (4 credits) • Mathematics (4 credits) • Science (3 credits )• Social Studies (3 credits)• Wellness (1 credit)• PE (.5 credit)• Personal Finance (.5 credit) • Foreign Language (2 credits)• Fine Arts (1 credit)• Elective Focus (3 credits)
Graduation Requirements for English
4 credits of English• English 9• English 10• English 11• English 12
Graduation Requirements for Math
• Algebra 1• Geometry• Algebra 2• Higher Level Math course determined
by Math sub score on the ACT
All students will be required totake a mathematics courseevery year of high school.
Graduation Requirements for Science
• Physical Science• Biology • Chemistry or Physics
Graduation Requirements for Social Studies
3 credits of Social Studies• World History & World Geography• U.S. History• Economics (.5)• Government (.5)
Graduation Requirements for Fine Arts
Students will earn one credit in a Fine
Art.
Foreign Language Requirements
Students will earn two creditsof the same foreign language.
Graduation Requirements for PE and Wellness
Wellness (1 credit)P.E. (.5 credit)
.5 Personal Finance
ALL students are required to take the
PERSONAL FINANCEcourse to meet graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirement Elective Focus Area
Students must earn 3 credits in an Elective Focus Area
These 3 credits will be in addition to the required courses needed for graduation.
Bartlett Focus Areas Math & Science
Liberal Arts
International Business
Business Finance
Fine Arts
Advanced Placement
Journalism, Film & TV
Print/Graphic, AV Tech
Education & Training
Marketing
Human Service/Personal Care
Manufacturing & Engineering
Architecture
Information Technology
Health & Biomedical Science
Transportation Industry
Hospitality & Tourism
Criminal Justice
GPA
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. A standard grade point average may range from 0.0 to a 4.0.
A=4 grade pointsB=3 grade pointsC=2 grade pointsD=1 grade pointF=0 grade points
Calculating Your GPA
Course Credits Grade Grade Points
Physical Science
1 80 2
Algebra I 1 94 4
English 9 1 60 0
Total = 3 Total = 6
Total Grade Points
Divided By6
GPA = 2.0Total Credits Attempted
3
Class Rank
Class Rank is determined by your Weighted GPA
AP/Honors classes can improve your rank
Honors extra .5 added on the Grade Point
AP extra 1.0 added to the Grade Point
Why is class rank important?
“I’m worried about you being at the bottom of the Freshman class,” said the father to his
son.
“Don’t worry Dad,” he replied. “They still teach the same classes to the kids at the
bottom.”
What is all the talk about the ACT?
ACT – (American College Testing) – an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in high school.
Must have a 19 in Math & English to take college level coursework in college.
Score range 1 (low) – 36 (high) English Math Reading Science
Plan & ACT
The Sophomore class will take the Plan test in the Fall.
Acceptable ACT -see state list of admission requirements and check on-line admission requirements for other colleges.
Take the ACT at least once before the March Junior year test so you can get a baseline score and see areas that you need to improve. Dates are posted online. Register on-line at www.actstudent.org so you can set up a Web ID account. It gives you the chance to access your scores quicker!
Graduating with Honors/Distinction
To graduate with State Honors students must score at or above readiness benchmarks on all of the subject areas of the ACT.
English = 18 Math = 22 Reading = 21 Science = 24
To graduate with State Distinction students must have a 3.0 or higher and complete one of the following:
Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Participate in one of the Governor’s Schools Participate in one of the state’s All-State musical organizations Be selected a a national merit finalist/semifinalist Attain a 31 or higher composite ACT score Attain a 3 or higher on at least two AP exams Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary
credit
What’s Your Superpower?
Research Career Options
Job Description
Educational Requirements
Average Salary
Job Outlook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Get Involved
Participate in school activities.
Look for volunteer opportunities in the community that fit your career interests.
Start a file with any awards, recognitions, achievements, volunteer work and recommendations you receive that could be used for scholarship opportunities later.
Participate in summer programs/internships that are related to your career interests or which are educational.
College/Career Exploration
www.collegeview.com
www.petersons.com
http://colleges.fastweb.com/
The Choice Is Yours
Many of life's failuresare people who did not realizehow close
they were to successwhen they gave up.
Thomas Edison