Goal Setting and Calculating Your GPA

1. What are your goals/plans after high school? To have a 3,5 gpa or higer

2. How are your grades helping/hurting these goals? hurtin because im not putting as much
effort as i should
Activity: How do your grades impact your gpa (grade point average)/future goals?
1. What goals have you set for yourself this semester and throughout high school? study

2. Create a spreadsheet similar to this one and “guestimate” the grades you earned in each
class first semester. For example: add the points 4+3+2+0=9, divide 9 by the number of
courses 4 = 2.25 grade point average. This will calculate your unweighted GPA.
Course Name Grade Earned Grade Points Credits Earned
English 2 B 3 1 A=4.0

Englsih 1 c 2 1 B=3.0

Math 3 A 4 1 C=2.0

math 2 B 3 1 D=1.0

chemistry D 1 1 F=0

Ap biology A 4 1

Math 1 A 4 1

Social Studies c 2 1 2.75 GPA

3. How does the GPA you just calculated align with your future goals? What is the
recommended gpa or coursework of the college(s) or career path you are considering? If
you earned ‘D’s and/or ‘F’s in your classes, how does this impact your gpa and future
goals?
The recommended ga motivates me to work harder

4. What behaviors do you need to change in order to reach your goals?

Study more
Write this information in a place where it can be seen frequently.
● Come prepared for class.
● Complete all homework/class assignments.
● Ask questions in class.
● Attend tutoring!
● Keep up with your grades on PowerSchool – this eliminates surprises and keeps you
aware of your progress.