Overview : Grade Reporting
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The grading system is uniform in the high school and middle school. However, the calculation of a cumulative grade point average and class rank begins in grade nine.

The cumulative grade point average is reported on each student's transcript. It is based on semester averages. Grade point averages are non-weighted. All courses are included in the g.p.a. calculation. Ranking point averages are weighted according to the phase level of the class.

Note: Effective August 2004, only grades earned during full academic fall and spring semesters will be included in the calculation of a student's grade point average and class rank. Summer school and driver education grades will not be included.

Letter Grade	Numerical Grade	Grade Points
A	93-100	4
B	86-92	3
C	77-85	2
D	70-76	1
F	below 70	0

Class Rank is calculated based on a phase system. The phases are: basic (phase 1), college prep (phase 2), honors college prep (phase 3), and advanced placement (phase 4). Ranking points are assigned as follows:

Ranking Points
Grade	Grade Points	Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3
A	4	3	4	5
B	3	2	3	4
C	2	1	2	3
D	1	.5	1	2
F	0	0	0	1

A grade of "I" (incomplete) may be recorded at the end of an academic quarter due to missed assignments or tests as a result of a family emergency or illness of the student. In such case, the missed assignment(s) or tests must be submitted or made up within two weeks of the start of the next academic quarter. After two weeks, a grade of incomplete will be recorded as F.

The academic year is divided into four reporting quarters. At the close of each quarter progress reports (report cards) will be issued. With the exception of the initial report which must be received during a parent/teacher conference, grade reports are mailed to the homes of students.

At the mid-point in each academic quarter, progress reports will be issued to each student. The progress report provides an update on academic performance and conduct. Because of the timeliness of distribution of progress reports, in most instances, a student who is not performing as well as expected has an opportunity to improve prior to the end of the quarter and the posting of grades.

For purposes of assignment of credit, grades in two-semester courses are averaged at the end of the second semester to determine whether or not credit will be reflected on the transcript.

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