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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 REQUIREMENTS
ADVANCED 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 REQUIREMENTS
STANDARD 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, PhysicsNEED 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
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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: 5 OR LESS
• 10TH GRADE: 6 OR MORE
• 11TH GRADE: 11 OR MORE
• 12TH GRADE: 16 OR MORE
YOU NEED TO
PASS 6 CLASSES
TO BECOME A
10TH GRADER...
YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHO YOUR COUNSELOR IS:
(based on student’s last name)
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Mrs. Moore:
A-Ch
Ms. Applebaum
Ci-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 points
B = 3 points
C+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 points
D+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
THE HIGHER YOUR GPA THE
BETTER YOUR CHANCES…
TO CALCULATE A GPA:
ITS EASY:
1. Add the points awarded for each class
together
2. Divide that number by the # of classes you
have
Ex: STEP 1
STEP 2
Algebra 1
English 9
World History
C=2
B =3
A=4
TOTAL # OF
CLASSES = 7
14 / 7 = 2
Biology
C=2
2.0 = “C” GPA
PE
Spanish
Art 1
F =0
C=2
D=1
TOTAL
=
14
Your Turn:
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Student 1
Eng 9
Algebra 1
World History
Biology
PE 1
Spanish
Art 1
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B
C
A
B
A
A
A = 4 points
B+ = 3.4 points
B = 3 points
C+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 points
D+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
WHAT DOES THE GPA =?
CALCULATE YOUR GPA
Class 1 _________
A = 4 points
Class 2 _________
B+ = 3.4 points
B = 3 points
Class 3 _________
C+ = 2.4 points
C = 2 points
Class 4 _________
D+ = 1.4 points
D = 1 point
Class 5 _________
F = 0 points
Class 6 _________
Class 7 _________
Total = _______
# of Classes:
/ ____
GPA = _____
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 2011
Rate in 2011
Some High School, No Diploma
$459
14 %
High School Graduate
$636
9.7 %
Some College, No Degree
$680
8.4 %
Associate Degree
$743
8.4 %
Bachelor’s Degree
$1,043
4.2 %
Master’s Degree
$1,344
4.2 %
Doctoral Degree
$1,555
4.2 %
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey
GET INVOLVED:
www.potomacpanthers.org
Click on Parent/Student Activities
Then: Click On ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS!!
Join a club or sports team
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
OUTSIDE RM 9004! 
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR TALK TO
A TEACHER IF THERE IS SOMETHING
YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND…!