Grading & Exams

Final Exams

Semester examinations are required. Only under extenuating circumstances can final exams be taken at times other than the scheduled exam date. Requests to take a final exam at times other than the scheduled time must be made in writing to the principal and must be approved.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

All courses will be counted toward a student's grade point average, except "Pass/Fail."

Grade Scale

100 - 90% = A
89 - 80% = B
79 - 70 % = C
69 - 60% = D
59 - 0% = F

Other grades that may be given include:

Medical Withdrawn

Weighting Credit

A weighting multiplier is used in calculating rank-in-class as follows:

Advance Placement Courses Multiplier 1.2
Honors Courses Multiplier 1.1
Regular Courses 1.0

GRADE	AP	Honors	Regular
A	4.8	4.4	4.0
B	3.6	3.3	3.0
C	2.4	2.2	2.0
D	1.2	1.1	1.0
F	0.0	0.0	0.0

Honor Roll with High Distinction

4.00 grade point average or higher
No failing course grades
Enrolled in four or more full credit courses

Honor Roll with Distinction

3.50 - 3.99 grade point average
No failing course grades
Enrolled in four or more full credit courses

Honor Roll

3.00 - 3.49 grade point average
No failing course grades
Enrolled in four or more full credit courses.

Students who do not meet these criteria and have extenuating circumstances may appeal to the principal for consideration to be placed on one of the above honor rolls.