Orange High School Graduation Requirements

 English- 4 years  Math- 4 years  Science- 4 years  History- 1 year of World History, 2 years of US History  World Language- 2 years  Health/Physical Education- 1 year for every year enrolled in high school  Visual/Performing Arts- 1 year  Career-Technical Education- 1 year

What is a Transcript?

 Name, Address, School Information  List of all courses taken in high school  A record of final grade earned in each class  GPA  Class Rank The best high school transcript will show consistent grades in a challenging course load.

What is GPA?

 Your GPA is your grade point average  Your GPA is calculated by assigning each letter grade with a number value (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0)  The sum of all of the grade points is divided by the number of classes taken  The cumulative/overall GPA is reflected on your transcript  The cumulative GPA is re-calculated every semester starting in 9 th grade and includes all grades earned during high school

How is GPA Calculated?

Classes

CP English I Algebra I Health/PE Spanish I World History

Total Grade Points Total Grade Points divided by 5 classes = GPA Grade

A B B A A

Grade Points

4.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

4.0

18 18/5= 3.6

What is Class Rank?

 A mathematical measure of how a student's performance compares to other students in his or her class  compilation of courses and grades is converted to an overall grade point average (GPA)  the higher the GPA, the higher the student's class ranking

Minimum Requirements for Grade Classification

In order for students to be considered to be in the appropriate grade level, they must complete the following number of credits by August: Sophomore Junior 35 70 Senior 105 Students who have not attained the appropriate number of credits must remain in the previous year’s grade level. However, such action does not necessarily mean that a student cannot graduate with his original class. A School Counselor can best advise you with respect to your grade level status.

Small Learning Communities

 Academy of Business and Technology  Academy of Health and Sciences  Academy of Law  Academy of Visual and Performing Arts  Academy of Education/Teaching

Special Programs

 Virtual High School  NJIT Real World Connections  Tomorrow’s Teachers  Seton Hall Junior MBA  Essex County College High School Initiative  University of Medicine and Dentistry’s School of Related Health Professions  Fairleigh Dickinson Pre-Engineering Program  Pathways to College

Preparing for College

 Review your career plans and decide which type of school is right for you  Visit some college campuses  Meet with admissions representatives who are visiting your school  Register for SAT and ACT  Personal Statement  Begin asking teachers, guidance counselors, and employers for letters of recommendation to include with your admission and/or scholarship application

Naviance Family Connection

 Career Exploration  Personality Inventories  SAT test preparation  College Search  College Resources  Build a Resume  Communicate with your counselor  Send forms to colleges electronically