Welcome Students and Parents
Neshaminy Graduation Requirements
Discipline
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
World
Language
Health
PE
Arts/Humanities
Graduation Project
Electives
Total
21.0
Credits
Keystone Requirement
PDE Keystone Exam Requirements
Discipline
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
Literature
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Algebra Exam
Biology Exam
World
Language
Health
PE
Arts/Humanities
Graduation Project
Electives
Total
21.0
Credits
Keystone Requirement
College Admission Importance
Grades in College Prep Courses
Strength of Curriculum
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
Grades in All Courses
Essay or Writing Sample
Class Rank
Counselor Recommendation
Student’s demonstrated interest
Teacher Recommendation
Interview
Extracurricular Activities
Subject Test Scores (AP/IB)
State Graduation Exam Scores
SAT II Scores
Work
76%
62%
60%
51%
28%
23%
21%
21%
20%
“Considerable Importance”
10%
8%
8%
6%
5%
3%
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Keystones 2013/2014 – WHAT?
Class of 2018
Discipline
Grade 8
Class of 2017
Grade 9
English Keystone
English Curriculum
English 09
Math Curriculum
Algebra 1
Class of 2015
Grade 10
Grade 11
Literature
Literature
English 10
Algebra Exam
Math Keystone
English 11
Algebra Exam
Algebra, Part 2
Geometry
Algebra 2
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calc
Science Keystone
Science Curriculum
Class of 2016
Biology Exam
Biology Exam
IPC
Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Class of 2014
Grade 12
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
350ish
End of Course
Keystones 2013/2014 - SUPPORT
Keystone Exams Grade 11
Keystone Exams EoC
Alg
Lit
Bio
Alg
Lit
Bio
Alg
Lit
Bio
Grad Lab Remediation
Grad Lab Remediation
After-School Academic Help
After-School Academic Help
Before-School Academic Help
Before-School Academic Help
Saturday Academic Help
Saturday Academic Help
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
• Students not testing on a given day will be dismissed with
transportation, 2 hours early.
PD 4
9:19 – 9:50
PD 5
9:55 – 10:26
• Student testing will take one module of the Keystone exam, from 12:00
until 2:14.
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 Testing
One 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.
• Transportation will be provided at 2:14 for those testing.
Welcome Students and Parents
Understanding GPA
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What does GPA represent?
A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System.
McGee- Yesterday
The average grade earned by a student, figured by
dividing the grade points earned by the number of
credits attempted.
Answer.com- 2008
Understanding GPA
Course
Grade
Math
A
Social Studies
B
Science
A
English
C
PE
A
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
“A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System”
Understanding GPA
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4
X 1.0
4.0
Social Studies
B
3
X 1.0
3.0
Science
A
4
X 1.0
4.0
English
C
2
X 1.0
2.0
PE
A
4
X 0.5
2.0
4.5
Quality Points
GPA =
Credits
4.5
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
15.0
15.0
=
A=4
=
3.33
Understanding Non-Weighted GPA
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4
X 1.0
4.0
Social Studies
B
3
X 1.0
3.0
Science
A
4
X 1.0
4.0
English
C
2
X 1.0
2.0
PE
A
4
X 0.5
2.0
4.5
Quality Points
GPA =
Credits
4.5
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
15.0
15.0
=
A=4
=
3.33
Understanding Weighted GPA
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
Social Studies
B
3
X
1.0
3.0
Science
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
English
C
2
X
1.0
2.0
PE
A
4
X
0.5
2.0
4.5
15.0
Credits
Quality
Points
Non-Weighted GPA
A=4
B=3
3.33
C=2
Weighted GPA
D=1
F=0
3.89
4.5
4.0
AP
A=5
Honors
A = 4.5
Others
A=4
1.0
3.0
4.0
B=4
B = 3.5
B=3
X
1.0
4.0
3
2
C = 2.5
C=2
X
1.0
3.0
2.0
C=3
4
X
0.5
2.0
D=1
D=1
D=1
4.5
17.5
F=0
F = 0.0
F=0
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Honors Math
A
AP Psych
B
3
4
X
Science
A
4
AP English
C
PE
A
4.5
4
X 1.0
Quiz Question # 2
Students have two GPA?
True
False
True, but….
Understanding Neshaminy’s GPA
Weighted GPA
Marking Period
Semester
Year
Cumulative
Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Non-Weighted GPA
Marking Period
Semester
Year
Cumulative
Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Weighted GPA - Marking Period
Courses Included: ALL
When Calculated: MP1, MP2, MP3
Grades Used: Current Marking Period Grades
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
0.25
1.125
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
0.25
1.0
Science
A
4.0 X
0.25
1.0
AP English
A
5.0 X
0.25
1.25
Spanish 5
A
4.5 X
0.25
1.125
Adv Art 3
A
4.0 X
0.25
1.0
Concert Choir
A
4.0 X
0.25
1.0
Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
PE
A
4.0 X
0.125
0.5
Honor Roll -- 3.17
1.875
8.0
Quality Points
8.0
Credits
1.875
GPA = 4.27
Weighted GPA - Year
Courses Included: ALL
When Calculated: End of Year
Grades Used: Final Course Grades
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
AP English
C
3.0 X
1.0
3.0
Spanish 5
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
Adv Art 3
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Concert Choir
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8
PE
B
3.0 X
0.5
1.5
Honor Roll -- 3.17
7.5
29.5
Quality Points
29.5
Credits
7.5
GPA = 3.93
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Courses Included:
• Grade 9 – Grade 12
• Total Credits capped per year
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Grade 10 - 6.5 Credit Max
AP English
C
3.0 X
1.0
3.0
Grade 11 - 6.5 Credit Max
Spanish 5
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
Adv Art 3
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Concert Choir
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
PE
B
3.0 X
0.5
1.5
7.5
29.5
Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit Max
Grade 12 - 6.5 Credit Max
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Why cap Credits each year?
Course
Grade
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
AP English
C
3.0 X
1.0
3.0
Spanish 5 Hrs
C
2.5 X
1.0
2.5
Adv Art 3
C
2.0 X
1.0
2.0
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
B
3.0 X
0.5
1.5
6.5
7.5
21.5
25.5
Lunch
Concert Choir
PE
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Quality Points
21.5
Credits
6.5
GPA = 3.31
Quality Points
25.5
Credits
7.5
GPA = 3.40
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Why cap Credits each year?
Course
Grade
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
AP English
A
5.0 X
1.0
5.0
Spanish 5 Hrs
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
Adv Art 3
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
B
3.0 X
0.5
1.5
6.5
7.5
27.5
31.5
Lunch
Concert Choir
PE
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Quality Points
27.5
Credits
6.5
GPA = 4.23
Quality Points
31.5
Credits
7.5
GPA = 4.20
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Grades Used: Final Course Grades
Grade 11 - End of Year
Grade Point
Credits
Cumulative GPA
Course
Grade
Honors Math
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
AP Psych
B
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
AP English
C
3.0 X
1.0
3.0
Spanish 5
A
4.5 X
1.0
4.5
Adv Art 3
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
Concert Choir
A
4.0 X
1.0
4.0
PE
B
3.0 X
0.5
1.5
7.5
6.5
Quality
Points
29.5
25.5
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
GPA =
109.5
26.5
=
4.13
Weighted GPA - Cumulative
When Published: • Grade 9: Not Presently Published
• Grade 10 & 11: End of Year
• Grade 12: Mid-Year and End of Year
Why not more frequently??
Course
MP1
MP2
Honors Math
A
B
AP Psych
B
Science
MP3
MP4
Final
Exam
Course
Grade
B
A
A
??
A
A
B
B
??
A
A
A
A
A
A
AP English
C
C
C
C
C
C
Spanish 5
A
A
A
A
A
A
Adv Art 3
A
A
A
A
A
A
Concert Choir
A
A
A
A
A
A
PE
B
A
A
A
A
A
Quiz Question #3
Colleges use a student’s Neshaminy
GPA in the admission process?
True
False
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
Understanding Class Rank
Student A
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Student B
Credits
Quality
Points
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Math
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Social St
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Social St
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
English
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
English
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Spanish 3
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Accounting
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
4.0
GPA =
16.0
4.00
6.0
GPA =
4.00
24.0
Understanding Class Rank
Student C
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Student D
Credits
Quality
Points
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Honors Math
A
4.5 X 1.0
4.5
Honors Math
A
4.5 X 1.0
4.5
AP Psych
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
AP Psych
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
AP English
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
AP English
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
18.5
Spanish 3
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Accounting
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
4.0
GPA =
4.625
6.0
GPA =
4.42
26.5
Understanding Class Rank
Student E
Course
Student D
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
Honors Math
A
4.5 X 1.0
4.5
Honors Math
A
4.5 X 1.0
4.5
AP Psych
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
AP Psych
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
Science
A
4.0 X 1.0
4.0
AP English
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
AP English
A
5.0 X 1.0
5.0
Spanish 3
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Spanish 3
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Accounting
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Accounting
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
Graphic Com
A
4.0
1.0
4.0
7.0
6.0
Quality
Points
30.5
26.5
Course
Grade
Grade
Point
Credits
6.0
GPA =
4.42
Quality
Points
26.5
Understanding Class Rank
Course
Credit
Quality Points
Cum GPA
Student A
4.0
16.0
4.00
Student B
6.0
24.0
4.00
Student C
4.0
18.5
4.63
Student D
6.0
26.5
4.42
Student E
6.0
26.5
4.42
Class Rank is based on Cumulative
Quality Points; NOT GPA
FAQ
How can I raise my Cumulative GPA?
• Get Better Grades
• Take High Level Courses
AP
A=5
Honors
A = 4.5
Others
A=4
B=4
B = 3.5
B=3
C=3
C = 2.5
C=2
D=2
D = 1.5
D=1
F=0
F = 0.0
F=0
Weighted Cumulative GPA
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
Social Studies
B
3
X
1.0
3.0
Science
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
English
C
2
X
1.0
2.0
PE
A
4
X
0.5
2.0
4.5
15.0
Credits
Quality
Points
Course
Honors Math
Grade
A
Non-Weighted GPA
3.33
B=3
C=2
D=1
Weighted GPA
3.89
4.5
4
X
1.0
4.5
4.0
AP
A=5
Grade Point
A=4
F=0
Honors
Others
A = 4.5
A=4
AP Psych
B
34
X
1.0
3.0
4.0
B=4
B = 3.5
B=3
Science
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
23
C = 2.5
C=2
X
1.0
3.0
2.0
C=3
4
X
0.5
2.0
D=1
D=1
D=1
4.5
17.5
F=0
F = 0.0
F=0
AP English
PE
C
A
Weighted Cumulative GPA
Course
Grade
Grade Point
Credits
Quality
Points
Math
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
Social Studies
B
3
X
1.0
3.0
Science
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
English
C
2
X
1.0
2.0
PE
A
4
X
0.5
2.0
4.5
15.0
Credits
Quality
Points
Course
Honors Math
Grade
A
Non-Weighted GPA
3.33
B=3
C=2
D=1
Weighted GPA
4.00
4.5
4
X
1.0
4.5
4.0
AP
A=5
Grade Point
A=4
F=0
Honors
Others
A = 4.5
A=4
AP Psych
B
34
X
1.0
3.0
4.0
B=4
B = 3.5
B=3
Science
A
4
X
1.0
4.0
3 X
23.5
C = 2.5
C=2
1.0
3.0
3.5
2.0
C=3
4
0.5
2.0
D=1
D=1
D=1
4.5
17.5
18.0
F=0
F = 0.0
F=0
Honors
English
AP English
PE
C B
A
X
FAQ
I got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior
Year, why didn’t my Cumulative GPA go up
more?
Welcome Students and Parents
Individual Questions
Dr. McGee’s Office
215-809-6100
rmcgee@neshaminy.k12.pa.us