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Mesa Verde Middle School

Community Colleges Private Colleges California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)

What are all those random letters? The following is a list of commonly used acronyms in reference to either high school or college education. CAHSEE CA High School Exit Exam Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test PSAT University of California UC California State University CSU Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA Grade Point Average GPA Advanced Placement AP Education Opportunity Program EOP Financial Aid Office FAO

Language Arts Math 150-267 = Far Below 150-252 = Far Below   253-299 = Below Basic 268-299 = Below Basic   300-349 Basic  300-349 = Basic  350-414 = Proficient  350- 394 = Proficient  ≥ 415 = Advanced  ≥ 395 = Advanced 

Classes Language Arts (x2) Social Studies Grade Value Math A = 4 po A = 4 poin ints Science B B = 3 p = 3 poin ints Physical Education C = 2 p C = 2 poin ints Elective D D = 1 = 1 po poin ints F F = 0 p = 0 poin ints

 Student info  Course list  Grades  Photo  Cumulative GPA

Type Date 1 st Quarter Progress Sept. 21, 12 1 st Quarter End Oct. 24, 12 2 nd Quarter Progress Nov. 30, 12 1 nd Semester End Jan. 17, 13 3 rd Quarter Progress March 1, 13 3 rd Quarter End April 9, 13 4 th Quarter Progress May 10. 13 2 nd Semester End June 13, 13

C alifornia H igh S chool E xit E xam  10 th grade  2 parts  Language Arts  Math (includes some Algebra)  Students have ability to take the test multiple times

 Believe that I can learn and will learn.  Read for at least 30 minutes, five days a week.  Come to class on time, ready to learn and with assignments completed.  Set aside time every day to complete my homework.  Know and follow the school and class rules.  Regularly talk to my parents and my teachers about my progress in school.  Respect my school, classmates, staff, and family.  Ask for help when I need it.