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What are graduation requirements?
To graduate from Cabot High
School, you must have 22.5 credits, broken down like this: 4
English and Math, 3 each of Science & Social Studies, 1/2 each of P.E.,
Health, Fine Arts & Oral Communications, and 7.5 electives.
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What if I fail a required course?
Summer School is offered to
retake a class and replace a grade.
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Is there an orientation for new 10th
grade students?
At the time students pick up their
schedules, new 10th grade students can take a tour of the campus or
request that someone go with them. For the fall of 2007, most
of our classes will be under one roof!
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What types of clubs are offered?
Here's a few:
Art, Astronomy, Chess, Ecology, FBLA, FCCLA, French, Friends of the
Pound, German, Habitat for Humanity, Hello, Helping Hands, History,
HOSA, Japanese, JUST, Key, NHS, Spanish, Student Council, Skills USA
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When should I take the ACT/SAT?
The ACT Assessment®
is a national test designed to assess high school students' general
educational development and their ability to complete college-level
work. ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and
universities.
You may take the ACT Assessment as
often as you wish. Many students take the test twice, once as a
junior and again as a senior.
The SAT I test
(commonly referred to as the 'SAT') measures verbal and mathematical
reasoning skills students have developed over time and skills they
need to be successful academically. Many colleges and universities
use the SAT as one indicator among others--class rank, GPA,
extracurricular activities, essay, and teacher recommendations--of a
student's readiness to do college-level work. Each of the
sections--verbal and math--are scored on a scale of 200 - 800. The
scores on these sections are added together to form a composite
score. Composite scores can range from 400 - 1600.
The SAT I test is typically taken by high
school juniors and seniors. The test is administered several times a
year. To learn more about the SAT I, to register for the test,
or to view sample questions, visit
www.collegeboard.com.
SAT II: Writing test
Many colleges
require or recommend one or more of the SAT II subject tests for
admission or placement. These test scores are used in combination
with other background information. They provide a dependable measure
of your academic achievement, and they are a good predictor of your
future performance. You should take SAT II tests as soon as
you complete the classes in that subject area--typically in your
senior year; sometimes in your junior year.
To learn more about the SAT II subject tests,
to register for the tests, or to view sample questions, visit
www.collegeboard.com.
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What is the difference between the ACT
and SAT?
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What is a student loan? What is a
scholarship? When scholarships are available?
A
student loan
is money borrowed from a
bank or organization to pay for college or technical school.
A
scholarship
is money given by a specific person, group or organization to aid a
graduating senior with finances for college or technical school.
Scholarships are available at various times during the year.
It is best to begin your search for scholarships early, and continue
throughout the year.
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How can I get a copy of my transcript?
Stop by the Counseling Center and request
one. There is a 25 cent fee if you take the transcript with
you; the fee is $1.00 if you want it mailed.
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What is a class rank?
Your class rank is based on your GPA with regard to your fellow
students. It gives a general idea of where your academic
standing.
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What is a GPA and why is it important?
GPA - Grade Point Average. The GPA, along with standardized
test scores (ACT & SAT) is used by colleges in assessing whether you
meet their admission requirements. It is also used by
scholarship reviewers to determine how
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How is my GPA calculated?
Your GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale: 4
points for an A, 3 for a B, etc. Add 4 points for every A, 3
for every B, etc., and then divide the total by the number of grades
you have. (Ex. In one semester you should have 6 classes.)
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How many class periods are in one day?
There are 7 class periods in a regular
school day.
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Can I leave during the school day if I
work?
You may leave campus only if
you are assigned to an approved work program through JAG or
Internship.
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How do I get a form for my driver's
test?
Stop by the Counseling Center and make a
request; a GPA of 2.0 is required. (GPA is based on last
semester completed.)
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How do I find out what I need to
graduate?
See your counselor for an assessment of
your credits that have been earned.
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If I transfer to another school, will I
need more credits to graduate?
Each school district, in Arkansas and out
of state, determines their requirements for graduation.
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What is the PSAT and why should I take
it?
Preliminary SAT; Helps prepare for the SAT and is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test for juniors.
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What is the ASVAB and why should I take
it?
The Armed Services Vocational
Battery is used by the military as an entrance exam. It is a
tool to help determine careers in the military.
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What are CAP conferences?
Career Action Plan conferences are meetings
for students, parents and teacher advisors to plan for next year's
classes as an aid to map post high school plans.
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How do I join the military?
Contact a recruiter or see
your counselor to help you make contact with a recruiter.
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How many teachers does CHS have?
Approximately 180
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What are the class sizes?
Class size is an average of 25; however,
classes may have up to 30 students.
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As a parent, how do I conference with a
teacher?
E-mail is the fastest way
for a teacher to respond, but you may call and leave a message for
the teacher to return your call.
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What is Parent Internet Viewer?
How do I get the code to access the information?
The access codes are: The user name is the student ID
(NOT the Social Security Number), and the password is their birthdate in MMDDYYYY format. You will find a link to the PIV from
our home
page.
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Which Advanced Placement (AP) classes
are offered?
AP Literature, AP
Language, AP Studio Art, AP Calculus,
AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Spanish, AP French, AP German,
AP United States History, AP Word History and AP European History.
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What are End of Course (EOC) tests?
EOC Tests are required by the state of
Arkansas in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology and Grade 11
Literacy Exam that students must score proficient or
advanced. If these scores are not achieved, remediation
opportunities are available. Without a proficient or advanced
score, or a remediation plan, credit will not be given for
the class.
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Which classes are offered in summer
school? What is the cost? Is transportation provided?
Summer School classes may
include Health, Phys Ed, and core classes only. Registration
information will be available mid-April of each year. See Mrs.
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