Counselor Jeopardy
Graduation
Applications
Testing
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Recovery
Myths
Final Jeopardy
It is important to recover these
classes – known as your “core classes”
What are English, Math, Science,
And Social Studies classes
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This recovery is done on the computer
which allows a student to also work
from home to get ahead in the class
What is PLATO?
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The maximum total of credits that
can be earned outside of the District
What is two?
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The time frame held for PLATO
classes during the week, and on
Saturdays
What is 3-5:30pm and 8am-12pm?
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The prices for PLATO, Traditional
Twilight, and Summer School classes
What are $80, $105, and $50
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The total number of credits a student
must earn to receive a District 205 diploma,
starting with the class of 2015
What is 24?
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Your semester grade is comprised
of one of the following percentage
breakdowns:
(1st) 33%, (2nd) 33%, (Exam) 33%, or
(1st) 40%, (2nd) 40%, (Exam) 20%, or
(1st) 45%, (2nd) 45%, (Exam) 10%
What is (1st) 40%,
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(2nd) 40%, (Exam) 20%?
You will need 3 total credits in
these three subjects areas in order
to graduate
What are Science, Math and
Social Studies?
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The number of ACADEMIC credits
required to graduate, starting
with the class of 2015
What is 20.5?
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In addition to a specific number of
credits required to graduate, you must
also complete these three requirements
What are: complete Senior Project,
take the PSAE, and pass the Constitution
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For every college you apply to, you
must complete this item and submit
it to your counselor
What is a Transcript Request Form?
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It essential to have this proofread
before you submit this with your
application
What is your Personal Essay?
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The deadline for priority consideration for
applications and scholarships
What is November?
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The amount of time you should
give advanced notice when
requesting a teacher to write a
letter of recommendation…for college
applications, scholarships, or job
applications
What is two weeks?
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The number of transcripts you can
send for free, which is also the same
dollar amount you will pay for each
transcript requested thereafter
What is 3?
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Typically taken in the junior year,
and a requirement to graduate, this
two-day test also features the ACT
What is the PSAE?
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The ACT tests you in English,
Math, Science, and Reading, with
the option to take this additional
component
What is the Writing component?
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You should never delay doing this
action in the fall of your Senior year
because you have yet to take the ACT
What is apply to a college?
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For athletes in the NCAA Eligibility
process, colleges will do this for each
subject category from multiple ACT
tests…for regular admissions they will
do the same for your overall
composite score from multiple ACT tests
What is take the highest score?
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The web address to register
for your ACT
What is www.act.org?
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The grades you earn from these
class years will make up your academic
transcript when you apply to colleges,
and ultimately determine whether you
are accepted, denied, or wait listed
(Most people believe there is more)
What is Freshman, Sophomore
and Junior years?
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A college can take this back,
depending on how your senior year goes
(many believe it’s a done deal)
What is your acceptance?
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This has been said to change an
average of four times during a
student’s journey in college
(many believe it is predetermined)
What is your major?
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These two things will assist your
finances to go to college
(many believe they cannot afford to go)
What are scholarships and financial aid?
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Other than studying, this is the biggest
factor that increases your academic
success, and the chances that a college
admissions rep would accept you
What is joining extracurricular activities?
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The Thornridge basketball
team from this year, is still to this day,
considered the best high school
basketball team in the history of
high school basketball in the U.S.
Final Jeopardy Answer
What is the 1972 team
Thank you for playing! How well did you do?!