Six weeks grades are calculated by individual teachers using the following scales:
A = 93 - 100 = 3.5 - 4.00
B = 84 - 92 = 2.5 - 3.49
C = 70 - 83 = 1.5 - 2.49
D = 60 - 69 = .6 - 1.49
F = 0 - 59 = 0
- .5
The course grade average will be determined by the following scale: However, grades are only one basis for determining whether a student passes or fails a grading period. Other criteria may include attendance, behavior, participation, etc., as determined by the teacher. The course shall not be considered as passed until all requirements are met.
In order to pass a full year course, a student must pass at least two grading periods in the second semester.(.6 minimum). To pass a semester course, a student must pass at least two grading periods in that semester.
The final course grade will be the average of eight weighted grades in a full-year course or four weighted grades in a semester course. The six weeks grades are valued three times more than the value of a semester exam(s) grade(s).
An A will equal 4 points; a B will equal 3 points; a C will equal 2 points; a D will equal 1 point; an F will equal 0 points. Pluses and minuses will not count mathematically.
The course grade average will be determined by the following scale:
A = 3.5-4.00
B = 2.5-3.49
C = 1.5-2.49
D = .6-1.49
F = less than .6
See the following examples:
SEMESTER COURSE EXAMPLE
| 1 | 2 | 3 | exam | final |
| A | B | C+ | A | B = 3.1 |
The first six week's grade is an A, which is valued as 4.
It is tripled to receive a value of 12.
The second grade of B is valued as 3 and tripled to equal 9.
The third six week's grade of C is valued as 2 and tripled
to equal 6.
The exam grade of A has a value of 4.
The total of 31 points is divided by 10 to equal 3.1, translated as a final grade of B.
A=4x3 =12 First Six Weeks
B=3x3 = 9 Second Six Weeks
C=2x3 = 6 Third Six Weeks
A=4x1 = 4 Exam Grade
Total = 31 divided by 10 = 3.1 = B
FULL YEAR COURSE EXAMPLE
1 |
2 |
3 |
Exam |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Exam |
Final |
A |
B |
C+ |
A |
A |
B+ |
C |
A |
B(3.1) |
The first six week's grade is an A, which is valued as 4. It is tripled to receive a value of 12. The second grade of B is valued as 3 and tripled to equal 9. The third six week's grade of C is valued as 2 and tripled to equal 6. The first semester exam grade of A has a value of 4. The fourth six week's grade of A is valued as a 4 and tripled to equal 12. The fifth six week's grade of B is valued as a 3 and tripled to 9. The sixth six week's grade of C is valued as 2 and tripled to equal 6. The second semester exam grade of A equals 4 points. The total of 62 points is divided by 20 to equal 3.1, translated as a final grade of B.
A = 4x3 = 12 First Six Weeks
B = 3x3 = 9 Second Six Weeks
C = 2x3 = 6 Third Six Weeks
A = 4x1 = 4 Exam Grade
A = 4x3 = 12 Fourth Six Weeks
B = 3x3 = 9 Fifth Six Weeks
C = 2x3 = 6 Sixth Six Weeks
A = 4x1 = 4 Exam Grade
Total: 62 divided by 20 = 3.1 = B
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Two grade point averages (GPA), six weeks and accumulative, may appear on a student's grade card. A six weeks GPA is calculated for the current six weeks only. An accumulative GPA will be based upon final course grades for all classes completed in high school and post secondary work. IF the GPA is determined before the end of the year, it will be based on all previous final grades plus the average of all grades, including completed post secondary classes, for the current year.
In calculating GPA letter grades are given a numerical value based upon the credit for the class. Following chart will explain this:
POINT VALUE USED TO CALCULATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE, HONOR ROLL
1/4 credit class |
A = 1.00 |
B = .75 |
C = .50 |
D = .25 |
F = 0 |
1/2 |
A = 2.00 |
B = 1.50 |
C = 1.00 |
D = .50 |
F = 0 |
1 |
A = 4.00 |
B = 3.00 |
C = 2.00 |
D = 1.00 |
F = 0 |
1 1/4 |
A = 5.00 |
B = 3.75 |
C = 2.50 |
D = 1.25 |
F = 0 |
1 1/2 |
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