Freshman Transition
IB09 Seminar
Mrs. Keating
Director of School Counseling
November 12, 2013
Credit Count Sheet
• We use this to help keep track of your credits
• You are responsible for keeping track of your
own credits as well
• What classes have you passed/failed/plan to
take in the future
Transcripts
• See Handout
What is a GPA?
• YTD GPA
• Cumulative GPA
• Year- to -Date
• Cumulative
Grade Point
Grade Point
Average
Average
• Calculated GPA • Average of all
each year in high academic years
school
Grading Scales
http://henrico.k12.va.us/instruction/GradingPractices.html
• The Current Grading
Scale for Henrico
County Public Schools is
as follows:
• A = 93 - 100
• B = 85 - 92
• C = 77 - 84
• D = 70 - 76
• F = Below 70
• New Grading Scale
2014-15 Grading Scale
Effective Summer of 2014
Letter
Grade
Percent Grade
4.0 Scale
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
97-100
93-96
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
65-66
4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
F
Below 65
0.0
Calculating your GPA
Previous GPA Calculation
The following formula is used to calculate the Cumulative GPA.
Total Grade
Points___ + 0.17x each honors, IB, or AP credit
________________________________________________________
Total Credits Attempted number of years
Use the following definitions to figure the above calculations:
Points per Grade Unit
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
WF = 0 (Withdrawn Failing)
WP not counted in calculation (Withdrawn Passing)
Quality Points Added to Your GPA
• New GPA Calculation
• Currently students are given a .17 quality point for any high
school honors, AP, and IB class that he or she takes
• Current 9th (class of 2017), will see all high school honors, AP,
and IB classes count as a .17 quality point on their transcript
until the summer of 2016.
• In the summer of 2016, all honors, AP and IB classes will be
converted to the new 1.0 (for AP and IBDP) and .5 (honors and
IBMYP) system. The quality points will be retroactively applied
to all high school honors, AP, and IB classes in the summer of
2016.
Public College/University
Grade Point Averages
4 year Public College/University
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4 year Public/College University
•
Christopher Newport University
3.75 or Higher
College of William and Mary
3.75 or Higher
George Mason University
3.00-3.49
Hampton University
3.00-3.49
James Madison University
3.75 or Higher
Longwood University
3.00-3.49
Norfolk State University
2.00-2.99
Old Dominion University
3.00-3.49
•
•
•
•
•
•
Radford University
3.00-3.49
University of Mary Washington
3.00-3.49
University of Virginia
3.75 or Higher
UVA’s College at Wise
2.00-2.99
Virginia Commonwealth University
3.00-3.49
Virginia Tech
3.75 or Higher
Virginia State University
2.00-2.49
Private College/University
Grade Point Averages
4 year Private College/University
4 year Private College/University
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Averett University
2.00-2.49
Bridgewater College
3.00-3.49
Ferrum College
2.00-2.99
Hampden-Sydney College (Men)
Rank in Top Quarter in Senior Class
Hampton University
3.00-3.49
Hollins University (Women)
3.00-3.49
Liberty University
2.00-2.99
Lynchburg College
2.00-2.99
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mary Baldwin College (Women)
2.00-2.49
Randolph College
3.00-3.49
Randolph-Macon College
3.00-3.49
Regent University
2.00-2.99
Roanoke College
3.00-3.49
Sweet Briar College (Women)
3.00-3.49
University of Richmond
Rank Top Tenth in Senior Class
Virginia Union University
2.00-2.49
Junior College/Community College
Grade Point Averages
Junior College
• Richard Bland College
(SAT/ACT)
2.50
Community College
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Central VA CC
Danville CC
Eastern Shore CC
Germanna CC
J. Sargeant Reynolds CC
John Tyler CC
Lord Fairfax CC
Mountain Empire CC
New River CC
Northern VA CC
Piedmont Virginia CC
Rappahannock CC
Tidewater CC
Promotion Policy
• The requirements for classification of a student at specific
grade levels are indicated below:
• 10th Grade - A student must have earned a minimum of 5
credits, 3 of which must be from the disciplines of English,
social studies, mathematics, science, or physical education.
• 11th Grade - A student must have earned a minimum of 10
credits, 6 of which must be from the disciplines of English,
social studies, mathematics, science, or physical education.
• 12th Grade - A student must have earned 15 credits, 10 of
which must be from the disciplines of English, social
studies, mathematics, science, or physical education.
Tips for Success
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Tips for success during your 9th grade year
Study skills/organization
Use HCPS Link/School Space to monitor grades/assignments
Tutoring/ABC time; communication with teachers; take
advantage of resources
Involvement in activities that are of interest to you-start your
resume nowExtracurricular Activities-Handout Brochure
Sports
Volunteering Community Service ( hours for diploma seal=80)
Eventual Leadership experience
Choices
•
•
•
•
Make Positive Choices
Avoid Peer Pressure
Be a leader not a follower
Report Bullying and Other Concerns on
Silence hurts
• Think about who your true “Friends” are
Decision Making
• Think before you speak
• Be aware of others around you and their
feelings (Intent Vs. Perception)
• Be aware of those around you when you are
talking about different matters and what can
make some individuals feel uncomfortable
• Remember not everyone has the same
opinion as you and that is OKAY
• Accept others for who they are we are all
different
Also Consider …
• Athletes remember the new sports policy
• Healthy Living: Eat Well; Exercise; Go to sleep
at a decent time; stay healthy so you can stay
in school
• SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF: know what you are
working towards in your future