You are the graduating class of 2014!!!

Today’s TOPIC & Do

• Review Graduation Requirements

• Activate your MyMPS account

• Activate/Update NAVIGATOR/ECAP

• Take an assessment

FAST FACTS

• You need 22 high school credits to graduate

• You must be in attendance 90%

• You must meet on AIMS Reading, Math and Writing

• You must complete an ECAP

(NAVIGATOR/Educational Career Action Plan)

Diploma Options

• Standard Diploma

• Mesa Scholastic Diploma

How do I know which diploma is BEST for me???

• What do I want to do when I grow up?

• What kinds of academic skills do I have?

• What do I like to do? Can I make it a job?

• Do I want to go directly to work after school?

• Do I want to continue to go to school?

Standard Diploma

• English 4 credits• Math 4 credits• Science 3 credits• Social Studies 3 credits• World Language 0 credits• Fine/Practical Arts 1 credit• Physical Education 1 credit• Electives 6 credits

Total: 22 creditsNo min GPA Meets on Math, Reading, WritingCompleted ECAP

Scholastic Diploma

• English 4 credits• Math 4 credits• Science 3 credits• Social Studies 3 credits• World Language 2 credits• Fine 1 credit• Physical Education 1 credit• Electives 4 credits

Total: 22 credits3.0+ GPA & 2 weighted classes Meets on Math, Reading, WritingCompleted ECAP

Honors Classes

• Weighted Courses – 5.0 grading scale

• DE (Dual Enrollment)• AA (Able and Ambitious)• CP (College Preparatory)• AP (Advanced Placement)• IB (International Baccalaureate)

GPA and College CORE

GPA is your Grade Point AverageA=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0Total and divide by number of grades

Weighted Grades – Honors/Accelerated CoursesA=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 F=0

College COREYour class rank is determined by your College CORE. It is based on the AZ

University entrance requirements. There are 17 classes used to determine your

College CORE.