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Grades, Grade Point Average, Class Rank |
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Bloomington High School uses a grading system that includes the letters A (superior), B (very good), C (average), D (poor), and F (failure). Study halls and student assistantships do not count for credit and are not included in any grade point average or class rank calculations. In order to determine grade point average, letter grades are given numerical equivalents in all courses. Grade point average is then determined by dividing the sum of the numerical grades by the number of units attempted. With some exceptions, letter grades are given the following numerical values: A-5; B-4; C-3; D-2; F-1. Grades in Honors, Advanced, and Advanced Placement courses are given a higher numerical equivalent (A-5; B-5; C-4; D-3; F-2). After the grade point average is calculated, a value of .023 will be added for each A earned in any course that is specifically titled as Honors, Advanced, or Advanced Placement. Students are advised that many colleges ignore grade point averages as computed by the local high school and recalculate these for their own admission purposes. Even though a D in an Honors course may be weighted to count the same as a C in a regular class, this D may negatively impact on selection decisions at some colleges. Grades in basic level classes are given a lower numerical equivalent (A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1; F-0). These include all courses with the words "basic," “essential,” or "fundamental" in the title, as well as English as a Second Language, Alternate Education classes, and special education classes. Students with a final grade point average of 5.621 or higher will be declared co-valedictorians. This average can be reached by earning straight A’s and taking at least twenty-seven semesters of honors or AP classes. Co-salutatorians are those whose final GPA’s are 5.552 or above, corresponding to twenty-four semesters of Honors/Adv/AP courses. A grade of B in a regular semester class can be compensated for by earning an A in additional Honors or AP class. For purposes of G.P.A. calculations, students taking Algebra I or first year foreign language while enrolled in 8th grade or below will have these courses on the transcript, and the courses will count for G.P.A. calculations and total graduation requirements.
Students who repeat a course they have
previously passed will not receive additional credit. However, the repeat
class will be counted towards G.P.A. calculations. In addition, the grade
on the repeated course will be reported on the student's transcript. Except
in limited circumstances that appear in the individual course descriptions,
a student may not repeat Honors courses or courses in which the student
previously earned an A or B. |
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