livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Haha, wow. That's actually pretty funny. =] What story are you reading? I'm multitasking by doing multiple pieces of homework at the same time. I am going to be sooooo tired tomorrow. x_x But I suppose I should be used to it. I've been like that since the start of 10th grade. *sigh* Oh well. ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Lol it's funny, because I have a friend who's just like you. She stays up late every night doing homework. 10th grade can't be that hard, can it? And I was reading "Fourth and Too Long" by Chris Crutcher. His books are actually often censored in schools throughout America since it talks about abusive parents, sex, drugs, gays, and the whole boatload, but personally I really like his books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well, when your day consists of an honors class, two Discovery classes (an advanced science and math program), and two AP (Advanced Placement, which is basically college level) classes, yes, it can be that hard. But that's probably because I'm taking more of 12th grade classes rather than 10th grade classes. Either way, it's exhausting. Sex, drugs, and violence?! *look of mock-horror* Like we don't already hear about that in the hallways? (Which is kind of sad.) ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 WHOA!!!! The Steelers just made a interception and then ran all 100 yds down! :O Amazing But yeah, you day does sound tough. Sounds almost like my year next year :( But I mean, why censor them? They're in schools, they're real. It's better to be exposed to them now than when you're an adult; before you grow up thinking the world is all nice and fuzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Most of the teens I know don't have any notion whatsoever that the world is warm and fuzzy. The books are censored because the people making the rules have a silly idea that we're all still innocent and untainted by the "real world" they so frequently warn us of. They don't realize that we know a lot more than we're given credit for. I mean, I'm still totally innocent, but just from walking through the halls, I've heard a lot about the very things that book was censored for. I think they still want to believe in a world that DOESN'T have that. ? How do you know your schedule for next year already? ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah that's the thing. And I know this one kid whose mother completely shelters him from the real world, and he really is innocent and naive. Strange how adults think we should be innocent/naive or think that we still are. No, but I'm selecting courses, and I'm thinking of taking all honors, doubling up on science, taking German, playing Orchestra, and taking Health, which is required, afterschool. No study halls at all. Edit: Woot! Page 1500!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macabre Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Woohoo, 1500. Sweet. :3 *crosses fingers for Cardinal win* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I was about to shout what you put in your edit! Thought-thief!! As for the schedule... Just don't do more than you think you can handle. I'd hate for you to be up as late as I am next year. It's not pleasant. :sad01_anim: ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'll try not too, but I want to do well for getting into colleges, y'know? Haha, I'm hoping that the Steelers win, but then again, I do live in PA. And they look like they're going to win too, though the game is only half done. That last touchdown was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephé Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I feel so young an inexperienced after reading these few posts :P So is honours kind of like an extension thing? All I know about courses here is that you get credits towards your final exam thingy :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Honors is just a harder class. You learn more, faster. It looks really good for college resumes (which is different from the college where you are), and also puts lovely dark circles under your eyes. =] ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's also weighted though, but 1.05%, which is like a 5% raise in your GPA, which is also good for college :yes: Though, it might be different in Australia. I don't know their school system that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'd actually forgotten about that aspect. =] Where I am, regular classes get you at most a 4.0 GPA. Honors gets at most 5.0, and AP gets at most 6.0. I currently have a... 5.05 I think. :graduated: ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah that's the same here. But for some reason this year it's hard to do well in gym. I mean you used to be able to get A's just for showing up, but now, you have to be able to run a mile and a half in under 10 mins to get an A. It's so weird, and I get a B+ every semester in that class, and it's pulling my grade down. I think it's my teacher though. He doesn't seem to be recording grades, he just gives you what he thinks you should get. Like randomly. It's basically his overall impression of you. It's lame :(. But he's a cool guy, so I can tolerate it. So I'm just stuck with 4.0s I think Isn't it that you just have to get about a 90% GPA to get a 4.0? We only get shown our overall percentage on our report card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephé Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 *Reads blankly at the percentages and numbers* Good luck to you guys! I'll be sure to understand some of this in maybe a year or two's time. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Haha yeah. Stephanie, no need to worry. All of these things will be stuck in your mind in just a couple years. As soon as you get to your 9th year of school, this will all make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yup! Don't need to worry about it until you're thrown into it. :D Grr, anatomy is so annoying. So many terms. ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Does anyone know what percentage you need to get to get a 4.0 GPA though? It's human anatomy, I presume, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Correct. Oh, ha, it was funny: the skeleton in our anat. class is really old, so the skullcap and jaw (excuse me, the cranium and mandible) had come off. So we were trying to fix it, and Emily got really crazy with the tape, and the craziness continued. We taped his arms (antebrachia) to his chest (thorax) so they would stay up, and then a tissue box to his hands (manus), so now he's standing there holding a tissue box, and anyone who needs tissues has to get it from him. It was entertaining. =P No, I don't... I could probably look it up though. ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Lol your anatomy class sounds cool xD And yeah, it'd be great if you could find that out for me. Not of you're busy though, of course :). Don't stay up too late because of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategos Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The percentage for each GPA varies by school. At my school, it's 93% for a 4.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 According to Google (the wonders of technology!) : GPA Percent 4.0 - 100-99 3.9 - 98-97 3.8 - 96-95 3.7 - 94-93 3.6 - 92-91 3.5 - 90-89 3.4 - 88-87 3.3 - 86-85 3.2 - 84-83 3.1 - 82-81 3.0 - 80 2.9 - 79 2.8 - 78 2.7 - 77 2.6 - 76 2.5 - 75 2.4 - 74 2.3 - 73 2.2 - 72 2.1 - 71 2.0 - 70 1.9 - 69 1.8 - 68 1.7 - 67 1.6 - 66 1.5 - 65 1.4 - 64 1.3 - 63 1.2 - 62 1.1 - 61 1.0 - 60 0.9 - 59 0.8 - 58 0.7 - 57 But as Polemarch said, it varies by school. The one in my school handbook says something different. ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephé Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Its 20 minutes to 3 here in the afternoon. I'll be at school in 2 more days! And its I've got badminton tonight! I'm going to see my friends! :D Er....sorry, I'm not helping :* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dang that's pretty tight. I've heard so many things before. That means I have a 3.9 :( I had a 96.75 for my final percentage. Here's what I found: Our grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. Your grade point average may range from 0.0 to a 4.0. For example: A=4 grade points B=3 grade points C=2 grade points D=1 grade point WF/F=0 grade points Notice how it says "our". So maybe it's different for each school? And wikipedia: A+ 4.0 A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 F 0.0 Edit: Oops, didn't see all of those posts ahead of me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yea, it varies by school. Basically, get good grades, and you'll have a high GPA! :D Simplest way to look at it. ~ Livvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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