Graduation Requirements and Academic Guidance at Hinkley High School
Hinkley High School requires 22 credits for graduation, with different credit values assigned for passing classes per quarter and year. Students must pass every class to graduate. The curriculum includes credits for subjects like Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Electives. Specific credit targets are set for each grade level, and GPA calculations are based on the grade points of courses. Additional programs like CCA and IB offer college credit opportunities. Emphasis is placed on attendance, grades, and GPA for successful college admissions.
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How many credits does it take to graduate Hinkley High School? 22 credits 22 credits How many credits do you receive for passing ONE class for ONE quarter? saweiss@aps.k12.co.us 0.25 credits 0.25 credits How many credits do you receive if you pass a class for an entire year? 1.00 credits 1.00 credits You must PASS EVERY CLASS or you will have to make it up.
Language Arts (English)- 4.0 Math- 4.0 Science- 3.0 Social Studies- 3.0 Foreign Language- 1.0 Electives- 7.0 Language Arts (English)- 4.0 Math- 4.0 Science- 3.0 Social Studies- 3.0 Foreign Language- 1.0 2.0-3.0 (Recommended) Academic Electives- 2.0
A freshman should finish 6 credits in one year A sophomore should finish 12 credits by the end of his or her sophomore year A junior should finish 17 credits by the end of his or her junior year A senior needs 22 credits!
4 points for each A If your grades look like this for the quarter: English 10 = B US History = C CORE 2 = B Chemistry = D Spanish 2 = A Yearbook = B Your GPA is: 2.7 3 for each B 2 for each C 1 for each D 0 for each F
Pickens Programs CCA You can receive college credits through CCA Accuplacer tests in January Ascent Enough credits at Pickens or CCA, but not quite done with the degree? We will hold your diploma and you can go to Pickens or CCA for a year for free! Apply as a senior Created for undocumented students IB The best college prep program available World recognized Minimum of 25 college credits for diploma candidates
Attendance Attendance Higher Attendance= better preparation for assignments and tests Complete missed assignments Make arrangements to make up tests that you have missed
Grades matter! Grades matter! GPA is the #1 factor in college admission process Sophomore and junior year are especially important for your grades Upward track
Community Service Need help finding community service? Come see me Involvement in school activities- sports, clubs, etc. Taking challenging courses: CCA, Honors, IB
Visit a college! We will be taking trips throughout the year Want to go? Just ask College Fairs Explore Naviance Ask Mr. Springsteen for an appointment to discuss your plans and goals Talk to teachers and other adults in the building
ONLY for Hinkley graduates $2,500 scholarship per year $10,000 total
Goal setting allows you to define where you want to go Allows you direct your time and resources efficiently Keeps you motivated when times are difficult SMART Goals: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound
connection.naviance.com/hinkley Username: Student # Password: 6 digit birthday 123088 Complete District ICAP Grade 10 PWR Goal Setting Survey
Username: Student # Password: First letter of your first name, first letter of your last name, 6 digit birthday as123088
