Laude

Laude System Overview

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Laude overview:

The Laude System is a point-based system, utilizing a student’s grade point average after seven semesters and the number of semesters of advanced coursework.

In order to be qualify for one of the Laude recognitions, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and have a minimum Total Laude Score of 36 points. Once a student meets these requirements, they can earn one of the following distinctions:

Distinction Total Laude Score

Cum Laude (with honor/distinction) 36 - 53.99

Magna Cum Laude (with great honor/distinction) 54 - 71.99

Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor/distinction) 72 or more

Students will earn one point per semester for designated advanced courses. A student must successfully complete the course to earn Laude points. A complete listing of these courses can be found online on the high school registration information page.

To calculate a student’s total laude score, multiply the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of their senior year by the number of semesters of advanced classes successfully completed through their four years of high school.