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Calculating Your GPA

WHAT IS A GPA?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It represents the average of the grade points you earn in all your courses. Typically, a GPA is calculated by converting each letter grade to a point value (for example, A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.), adding these values, and then dividing by the total number of classes attempted.

 

4.0 GRADING SCALE
Regular             Weighted (A, B, or C only)
A = 4 points         A = 5
B = 3 points          B = 4
C = 2 points         C = 3
D = 1 point         
F = 0 points
NG = No Grade
NC= No Credit
I = Incomplete

 

INCOMPLETE (I) GRADES & CLASS REPEATS

Incomplete Grades

  • An Incomplete (I) grade is given when coursework is not finished by the end of the term due to an emergency.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and arrange to complete the required work—usually within 6 weeks—in order to receive a final grade.
  • Until the work is completed, an Incomplete does not factor into your GPA.
  • If the work is not completed within the 6 week timeline, the grade automatically becomes an F.

Class Repeats

  • When a student earns an F in a course required for high school graduation, it is necessary to repeat the class to achieve a higher grade (D or better).
  • When a student earns a D or an F in a course required for college admission, it is often necessary to repeat the class to achieve a higher grade (C or better).
  • High School Policy:
    • When repeating a course, the school will award credit only for the higher grade achieved.
    • Only the higher grade is factored into the GPA calculation for high school graduation.
    • Both grades remain on the academic transcript.
  • College Admissions:
    • Most universities use the higher grade into the GPA calculation when the exact course title is repeated.
    • Many universities recalculate your GPA by averaging both attempts when a different course title is repeated, which means the lower grade may still impact your admission GPA. For example, repeating English 10 Honors D grade with English 10 regular. Both class grades will be used into the GPA.

 

 

Rev. 2.25.25

by Oi

How to Calculate Your GPA
 

 

Step 1: Find your current grades on student connect
Step 2: Convert each grade to the point value using the scale to the left
Step 3: Add up all the points
Step 4: Divide the total points by the number of classes
Step 5: Now you have your GPA
Use this link to calculate your GPA now: https://gpacalculator.io/


TYPES OF GPA CALCULATION

  • Semester GPA:
    • This is the average of your grades for a single semester.
  • Annual GPA:
    • This represents your average for an entire academic year.
  • Cumulative GPA:
    • Your cumulative GPA is calculated from all completed semesters throughout your high school career.
  • Unweighted GPA:
    • Calculated on a standard scale (usually 4.0), without extra points for advanced or honors courses.
  • Weighted GPA:
    • This system gives additional points for courses that are more challenging (such as AP, Honors, or Accelerated courses). For example, an A in an AP course might be counted as a 5.0 instead of a 4.0.
  • A-G GPA:
    • This GPA reflects the completion and performance in a sequence of courses that meet the A-G college admission requirements.

 

WHY IS YOUR GPA SO IMPORTANT?

  • College Admissions:
    • Colleges and universities use your GPA as a key indicator of academic performance and potential.
  • Scholarships & Awards:
    • Many scholarship committees evaluate GPA as a measure of dedication and capability.
  • Employers:
    • Some employers, especially for entry-level positions, review GPAs as part of the hiring process.
  • Perception of Work Ethic:
    • A high GPA is often seen as evidence that you have worked hard and can manage rigorous academic or professional challenges, while a lower GPA might raise concerns about your consistency and effort.