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What does it mean to be a Mustang?

Behaviors, Academics, Appropriate Communication, Core Values

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DCSD

Graduation Requirements

4 years of English

3 years of Social Studies

  • .5 World Geography, .5 World History
  • 1.0 U.S.History
  • .5 Government, .5 Economics

3 years of Math (Algebra I required)

3 years of Science

1 year Physical Education

1 year Practical Arts

1 year Fine Arts

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= 16 Core Credits

+ 8 Elective credits

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= 24 Total

24 Credits Minimum Required!

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Higher Education� Admissions Requirements

  • 4 years English
  • 3 years Natural/Physical Science
    • 2 years must be lab based
  • 3 Social Sciences
  • 4 years Mathematics
  • 1-3 year of World Language
  • 2 years of Academic Electives

Colorado

4 year state schools

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DCSD Community Service Requirements

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  • 20 hours required
  • No more than 5 hours completed for the school can go toward the 20
  • May not count activity for family, friends, employer or working toward a Scouting Badge

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DCSD

Graduation Competencies

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How do I compute my GPA?

Numerical Value of Grades:

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A = 4

B = 3

C = 2

D = 1

F = 0

Add all grades together

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A = 4

B = 3

C = 2

C = 2

B = 3

A = 4

B = 3

Total = 21

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Computing my GPA

  • Divide total grade points by the number of classes you are taking.

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  • 7 periods each semester = 7 classes

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  • 21/ 7 = 3.0

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So your GPA is 3.0

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How does a 0 affect my grade?

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Student One

Student Two

Assignment 1

80

100

Assignment 2

90

90

Assignment 3

75

95

Assignment 4

70

100

Assignment 5

95

90

Assignment 6

70

0

Class Average

80% = B

79.1 = C

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The Great GPA Race

Student

Sam

Tina

Avg.

GPA

3.4

2.7

9th

GPA

3.5

2.1

Where will you be?

11th

GPA

3.3

3.3

10th

GPA

3.3

3.3

Avg.

GPA

3.4

2.9

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Important Items

  • Infinite Campus
    • Where can I go if I forget my password?
  • Canvas - class pages, lessons, notes, etc.
  • Naviance
    • ICAP Plan (State required but designed to help guide you through selecting the right career for you and steps on how to get there)
      • Complete AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity
      • 9th grade Post-Secondary Goal
      • Identify 3 favorite careers

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QUESTIONS?