Procedure 2422 - Grade Point Computation (Class Rank)
Grade points are awarded on the following basis:
Students entering 9th grade (prior to fall 1984):
| Regular Classes | Advanced Classes |
|---|---|
| A = 4.0 | A = 5.0 |
| B = 3.0 | B = 4.0 |
| C = 2.0 | C = 3.9 |
| D = 1.0 | D = 2.0 |
| F = 0 | F = 0 |
Students entering 9th grade (after fall 1984):
| AllClasses |
|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Placement
To qualify as an advanced placement credit course, the following requirements must be met:
- The subject matter of the course is dealt with in greater depth than similar courses in the regular program and at a level consistent with requirements to successfully compete in the advanced placement testing program.
- Advanced placement courses must be approved by the superintendent of his designee.
- Courses carrying advanced placement credit shall be designated by the “Advanced Placement” or “AP” in all course catalogs, registration materials, and related information given to students and parents.
- Advanced placement courses shall be identified as such on grade reports, transcripts, and other school records which contain this information.
Courses approved to receive advanced placement credit beginning with the 1986-87 school year are:
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- English Composition and Literature
- Physics
- United States History