What Students Should Know Before and While Attending High School

• Know how to calculate your GPA (Grade Point Average)
  
  
• Know how to read a transcript
  
  
• Understand the meaning and importance of a course credit
  
  
• Know your high school graduation requirements
  
  
• Understand and complete a High School Four Year Plan
  
  
• Know the attendance policy
  
  
• Have an understanding of the Career Clusters and Course Concentrations
  
  
• Have an understanding of High School Options
  
  
• Understand the meaning and importance of various curriculum options, such as:
  
  a) Honors / Advanced Placement (AP)
  
  b) International Baccalaureate (IB)
  
  c) College Courses
  
  d) Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
  
  e) Virtual Learning
  
  f) Diploma Endorsements

 Important Tips:

• Talk with your school counselor(s), parent and teachers concerning your course selections.
  
  
• Choices that you make in high school affect your options for study/career after high school.
  
  
• Give serious consideration when selecting your courses.
  
  
• In order to earn a high school diploma you must meet all course, credit and test requirements of at least one course of study.
  
  
• Courses of study are designed by the state to prepare students for a multitude of post-high school opportunities.
  
  
• Take the most challenging classes possible that will prepare you for educational and career opportunities after high school.