Grading Policies

Elective Courses

Grading Scale

A = 95-100	A- = 90-94	C = 75-79	C- = 70-74
B = 85-89	B- = 80-84	D = 60-69	F = 59 and below
CR = Credit earned (passing)
P = Passing
NG = No credit given for the class due to excessive absences
I = Incomplete (This course must be completed within 2 weeks or it will become an F)

Grade Point Average

The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is determined by using a point system. All courses except PE, Athletic PE, Health, Beginning Band, Student Government and Office Aide are used in the determination of the GPA. The point system is as follows:

A or A- = 4 points	B or B- = 3 points
C or C- = 2 points	D = 1 point
F = 0 points

Honors and Advanced Placement courses receive a weighted consideration. For these courses:

A or A- = 5 points	B or B- = 4 points
C or C- = 3 points	D = 1 point
F = 0 points

Grading System

Teachers use a variety of indicators to assess student performance. Some of the more measurable indicators include: homework and classwork assignments, tests and quizzes, participation, projects or term papers, quarter and semester exams. Each department has grading policies that teachers will use in calculating quarter grades. These policies are explained to the students and parents in the course syllabus provided at the beginning of the semester. Parents should be aware that each student will have an average of two hours of homework each night. This will include written work, reading and studying.