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Welcome Students and Parents. Neshaminy Graduation Requirements. Graduation Project. Keystone Requirement. PDE Keystone Exam Requirements. Literature. Algebra Exam. Biology Exam. Graduation Project. Keystone Requirement. College Admission Importance. 76%. Grades in College Prep Courses - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome Students and Parents
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Neshaminy Graduation Requirements Discipline 1 Credit 2 Credits 3 Credits 4 CreditsEnglish
Social Studies
Math
Science
World Language
Health
PE
Arts/Humanities
Electives
Total 21.0 Credits
Graduation Project
Keystone Requirement
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PDE Keystone Exam Requirements Discipline 1 Credit 2 Credits 3 Credits 4 CreditsEnglish
Social Studies
Math
Science
World Language
Health
PE
Arts/Humanities
Electives
Total 21.0 Credits
Biology Exam
Algebra Exam
Literature
Graduation Project
Keystone Requirement
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College Admission Importance Grades in College Prep CoursesStrength of CurriculumAdmission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)Grades in All CoursesEssay or Writing SampleClass RankCounselor RecommendationStudent’s demonstrated interestTeacher RecommendationInterviewExtracurricular ActivitiesSubject Test Scores (AP/IB)State Graduation Exam ScoresSAT II ScoresWork
76%
62%
60%
51%
28%
23%
21%
21%
20%
10%
8%
8%
6%
5%3%
“Considerable Importance”
National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Discipline Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12English Keystone
English Curriculum English 09 English 10 English 11
Math Keystone
Math Curriculum Algebra, Part 2 Geometry Algebra 2
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calc
Science Keystone
Science Curriculum IPC Biology Chemistry
Biology Chemistry Physics
Biology Exam
Algebra Exam
Literature Literature
Algebra Exam
Biology Exam
Keystones 2013/2014 – WHAT?Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Class of 2015 Class of 2014
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Keystones 2013/2014 – WHEN?
Month Grade Subject Number
December 11 Bio 250ish Juniors
January 11 Literature 250ish Juniors and Retakes
January 11 Algebra I 500ish Juniors and Retakes
May 10 Literature 700+ End of Course
May 09 Algebra 400ish End of Course
May 09/10 Bio 760+ End of Course
May 08 Algebra 350ishEnd of Course
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Keystones 2013/2014 - SUPPORT
September
October
November
December
January
February
MarchApril
May June
Keystone Exams Grade 11 Keystone Exams EoC
Grad Lab Remediation Grad Lab Remediation
After-School Academic Help After-School Academic Help
Bio
BioBioLit
Lit
LitAlg
Alg
Alg
Before-School Academic Help Before-School Academic Help
Saturday Academic Help Saturday Academic Help
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Keystones 2013/2014 - HOW?Period Time
HR 7:16 – 7:26
PD 1 7:31 – 8:02
PD 2 8:07 – 8:38
PD 3 8:43 – 9:14
PD 4 9:19 – 9:50
PD 5 9:55 – 10:26
PD 6 10:31 – 11:02
PD 7 11:07 – 11:38
PD 8 11:43 – 12:14
Dismissal Non-Testers 12:14 – 12:30
Keystone TestingOne Module
12:30 – 2:14
Dismissal Testers 2:14
Extra Time Buses As needed
Keystone Testing Day Schedule• Full schedule of classes with abbreviated periods. All lunches will run.
• Students not testing on a given day will be dismissed with transportation, 2 hours early.
• Student testing will take one module of the Keystone exam, from 12:00 until 2:14.
• Transportation will be provided at 2:14 for those testing.
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Welcome Students and Parents
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Understanding GPA
What does GPA stand for?
What does GPA represent?
The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted. Answer.com- 2008
A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System. McGee- Yesterday
Grade Point Average
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Understanding GPA
“A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System”
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade
Math ASocial Studies BScience AEnglish CPE A
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Understanding GPA
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math ASocial Studies BScience AEnglish CPE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
4.5 15.0
GPA = Quality Points
Credits =
15.0
4.5 = 3.33
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Understanding Non-Weighted GPA
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math ASocial Studies BScience AEnglish CPE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
4.5 15.0
GPA = Quality Points
Credits =
15.0
4.5 = 3.33
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Understanding Weighted GPAA = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math ASocial Studies BScience AEnglish CPE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CPE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
4.5 17.5
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
A = 4.5B = 3.5C = 2.5D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5B = 4C = 3D = 1F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3 3.0
3.33
3.89
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
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Quiz Question # 2Students have two GPA?
TrueFalseTrue, but….
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Understanding Neshaminy’s GPAWeighted GPA
Marking PeriodSemesterYearCumulativeCourse Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Non-Weighted GPAMarking PeriodSemesterYearCumulativeCourse Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
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Weighted GPA - Marking Period
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English ASpanish 5 AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE A
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0
0.250.250.250.250.250.250.250.125
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1.125 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.125 1.0 1.0 0.5
1.875 8.0
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
8.0
1.875
4.27 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
Honor Roll -- 3.17
Courses Included: ALLWhen Calculated: MP1, MP2, MP3Grades Used: Current Marking Period Grades
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Weighted GPA - Year
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CSpanish 5 AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5
7.5 29.5
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
29.5
7.5
3.93 Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
Honor Roll -- 3.17
Courses Included: ALLWhen Calculated: End of YearGrades Used: Final Course Grades
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CSpanish 5 AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5
7.5 29.5
Courses Included: • Grade 9 – Grade 12• Total Credits capped per year
Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit MaxGrade 10 - 6.5 Credit MaxGrade 11 - 6.5 Credit MaxGrade 12 - 6.5 Credit Max
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CSpanish 5 Hrs CAdv Art 3 CConcert Choir APE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 3.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0 1.5
6.5 21.5
Why cap Credits each year?
Lunch
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
21.5
6.5
3.31
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
25.5
7.5
3.40 7.5 25.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English ASpanish 5 Hrs AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5
6.5 27.5
Why cap Credits each year?
Lunch
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
27.5
6.5
4.23
GPA =
Quality Points
Credits
31.5
7.5
4.20
7.5 31.5
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Weighted GPA - CumulativeGrades Used: Final Course Grades
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CSpanish 5 AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.5
7.5 29.5
Grade Credits Quality Points
Grade 9 6.5 26
Grade 10 6.5 30
Grade 11 6.5 25.5
Grade 12 6.5 28
26.0 109.5
Grade 11 - End of Year Cumulative GPA
109.5
26.5GPA = = 4.13
6.5 25.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Course MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 Final Exam
Course Grade
Honors Math AAP Psych BScience AAP English CSpanish 5 AAdv Art 3 AConcert Choir APE B
B A A C A A A A
When Published:
B A A C A A A A
A B A C A A A A
A B A C A A A A
?? ?? A C A A A A
Why not more frequently??
• Grade 9: Not Presently Published• Grade 10 & 11: End of Year• Grade 12: Mid-Year and End of Year
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Quiz Question #3Colleges use a student’s Neshaminy GPA in the admission process?
TrueFalse
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College Admissions Office
Student HS GPA
Neshaminy Student 4.12
Pennsbury Student 3.89
CR Student 4.05
CB Student 3.99
Bensalem Student 4.10
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Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math ASocial St AScience AEnglish A
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16.0
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Math ASocial St AScience AEnglish ASpanish 3 AAccounting A
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
6.0 24.0
Student A Student B
GPA = 4.00GPA = 4.00
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Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych AScience AAP English A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0
1.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 18.5
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych AScience AAP English ASpanish 3 AAccounting A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
6.0 26.5
Student C Student D
GPA = 4.625GPA = 4.42
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Understanding Class Rank
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych AScience AAP English ASpanish 3 AAccounting A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
6.0 26.5
Student E Student D
GPA = 4.42
Course Grade Grade Point
Credits Quality Points
Honors Math AAP Psych AScience AAP English ASpanish 3 AAccounting A Graphic Com A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.01.01.01.01.01.01.0
X
X
X
X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
7.0 30.5
26.5 6.0
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Course Credit Quality Points Cum GPA
Student A 4.0Student B 6.0Student C 4.0Student D 6.0Student E 6.0
16.0 24.0 18.5 26.5 26.5
Understanding Class Rank
4.00 4.00 4.63 4.42 4.42
Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points; NOT GPA
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FAQ How can I raise my Cumulative GPA?
• Get Better Grades• Take High Level Courses
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
A = 4.5B = 3.5C = 2.5D = 1.5F = 0.0
A = 5B = 4C = 3D = 2F = 0
AP Honors Others
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A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 17.5
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 1
F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3 3.0
3.33
3.89
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Weighted Cumulative GPA
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4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4
3
4
2
43.03
A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1F = 0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Math A
Social Studies B
Science A
English C
PE A
4
3
4
2
4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.5 15.0
Course Grade Grade Point Credits Quality Points
Honors Math A
AP Psych B
Science A
AP English C
PE A
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
X
X
X
X
X
4.5 18.0
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1
F = 0.0
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 1
F = 0
AP Honors Others4.5 4.5
4 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.33
4.00
Non-Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Weighted Cumulative GPA
BHonors English
17.5
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FAQ I got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior Year, why didn’t my Cumulative GPA go up more?
Gr 9Gr 10Gr 11 Gr 12
20 Credits
3.5 GPA Work3.25 Credits
4.2 GPA work
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