Grade Conversion Charts

The Academy uses letter grades: A-Superior, B-Above Average, C-Average, D-Below Average and F-Failing, P-Passing.  Faculty may give a plus or minus with the letter grade (except in the case of an F or P). The + or – will appear on the transcript.  Modification for ESL/OLP students may apply on an individual basis and will be so indicated on the transcript.

The following weighted Grade Point Average will be applied in classes taken in Grades 9-12 and will be used to determine the Valedictorian* and Salutatorian*candidates for the ACS Athens commencement ceremony.  Additionally, the chart below will be used to convert assessments. 

In calculating the GPA, the following will be considered:

1. GPA will be calculated on the basis of all work completed at ACS Athens only. When students transfer to the Academy from other schools, their credits are transferred but their grades are not.

2. When calculating GPA to determine Valedictorian* and Salutatorian*candidates for the ACS Athens commencement ceremony, the calculation will not include grades earned in non-honors level required courses in P.E., Arts and Technology, so as not to disadvantage students who have spent their entire high school careers at ACS Athens.

* Valedictorian and Salutatorian candidates must meet character and behavior standards of the ACS Athens community. Final selection of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian is at the full discretion of the school administration, regardless of GPA. 

Academic Honors

At the end of each quarter, academic honors are determined based on a student’s quarter grades.

• Students who earn all grades A- or above are placed on the Principal’s List;

• Students who earn 3.67 (or higher) unweighted grade point average are placed on the High Honor Roll. All grades must be B or higher to be eligible for High Honor Roll;

• Students who earn a 3.30 or higher unweighted grade point average and do not qualify for Principal's List or High Honor Roll are placed on the Honor Roll; 

• Students with incomplete grades (I) are not eligible for academic honors.