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No HS diploma 12.4%

HS diploma 8.3%

Some college – no degree 7.7%

Associate’s degree 6.2%

Bachelor’s degree 4.5%

Master’s degree 3.5%

Professional degree 2.1%

Doctoral degree 2.5%

-Financial Literacy Survey of US Adults

2012 Unemployment Rate(Age 25 and Over)

Earn a High School Diploma Pass the ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery) Be 17 years of age or older Be in good physical health and fitness

Earn a High School DiplomaBe 18 years of age or olderComplete applicationComplete an interviewPass a skills test

( i.e. Lake Washington Institute of

Technology & Renton Technical College)

Earn a High School Diploma

Complete the admissions process

(i.e. Green River Community College & Highline Community College)

Earn a High School Diploma

Complete the admissions process

Earn a High School Diploma Satisfy the CADR (College Academic Distribution Requirements) by taking certain courses during high school

Take the SAT and/or ACT Complete the college admissions process

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i.e., gsmithers0509 Apprenticeship Programs

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ResponsibleFlexible

Self-directedMotivated

CooperativeCreative thinkers

DecisiveStrong communicators

Good listenersEnjoy learning new things

Have strong skills in:ReadingWritingMath

Grade Point ValueA 4.0A- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0B- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0C- 1.7D+ 1.3D 1.0F 0.0

English 9 A- 3.7Geometry B 3.0PE I A 4.0Science C 2.0Pac. NW History A 4.0 Spanish I/ll B+ 3.3

20.0/6 = 3.33

What does a high What does a high school transcript school transcript

look like?look like?

Ninth Grade Matters

GPA Example

If a ninth grade student earns a 3.4 GPA, what GPA does he/she need to have in the sophomore and junior year to average a 3.8 (UW standard)?

4.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE

This is your education and your futureMake smart choices today to give you

more choices tomorrowMaintain a strong GPA while taking courses that challenge youParticipate in clubs and/or sportsConsider volunteeringStart strong – stay strong!