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Making Every Semester Count

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Everyone needs long term goals

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Start by setting short term goals

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Your most important goal should be to graduate by 2019.

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What is required to earn a high school diploma from Mesa Public Schools?

STANDARDSCHOLASTIC ENGLISH4

4

MATH 4 (Alg +) 4 (Alg +)

SCIENCE 3 (Bio +) 4

SOCIAL STUDIES 33

WORLD LANGUAGE 02 (same)

ARTS 11 (fine)

P.E. 11

ELECTIVES 63

TOTAL: 2222

GPA: No minimum 3.0+ and two weighted credits

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What is grade point average (G.P.A.)?

Unweigted

A = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0D-= 0.5F = 0

Weighted

A = 5.0B = 4.0C = 3.0D = 2.0D- = 1.0F = 0

Why is a G.P.A. important?

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Calculating a G.P.A.

Joe Coyote’s Fall 2015 Semester Report CardCourse Grade Points

Freshmen English C 2

Essential Elements A 4

Algebra I C 2

World History B 3

Physical Education A 4

Stained Glass F 0

TOTAL 14

14 points ÷ 6 (classes) = 2.3 average GPA (C)

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So what about College Core?

• College Core is the G.P.A of 17 courses required for University admission and the Scholastic Diploma.

• College Core determines your class rank.• Which can influence scholarships, and

university admissions.• Don’t wait until your Senior year to

complete your World Languages and Fine Art requirements• Take them as soon as possible!

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Good attendance is crucial for success.

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We are committed to helping you graduate by 2019