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Earning Credits
Earning Credits
- The high school grading term is a semester. Each semester is divided into two nine-week grading periods. The school year is divided into two semesters of approximately 18 weeks each.
- Grades are earned at the end of each semester that go to a student's offical transcript.
- Students take a minimum of seven classes each semester. Most high school classes are intended to be taken all year (both semesters).
- Classes which meet for one period daily earn ½ unit per semester if passed with a grade of '70' or higher. The Carroll County Attendance Policy rules apply as well.
- Taking seven classes, a student can earn three and a half units of credit per semester if all classes are passed. Therefore, seven units can be earned each year.
- Students can only take 7 classes in a semester (one per class period) with the exception of one time in their high school career a student is allowed to take one credit outside the 7-period day. This includes summer courses approved through Georgia Virtual School and paid for by parents or guardians.
- Overall semester grades are not reported until the end of the 18 week grading period. For each course, a portion of the final grade is determined by a cumulative semester exam or Georgia Milestone EOC.
- The overall grade for the semester determines whether credit is awarded or not. A final grade of '70' or better is required for passing and earning credit for a course. The two semester grades are not averaged together.
- If a student fails a required course, the student must repeat the class until it is passed. A failing grade remains on the academic record and is included in the student's overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
Georgia Milestones EOC & Grading Policy
Georgia Milestones EOC & Grading Policy
Georgia Milestones EOC
Georgia Milestones EOC
Georgia Milestones Tests will be administered to students seeking unit credit will count 20% of a student’s second semester grade in the courses that have an EOC. These tests measure content learned beyond basic skills and contain test items that measure the range of understanding for each course. Milestones EOC have been developed for the following courses: Algebra, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.
Georgia Milestones Tests will be administered to students seeking unit credit will count 20% of a student’s second semester grade in the courses that have an EOC. These tests measure content learned beyond basic skills and contain test items that measure the range of understanding for each course. Milestones EOC have been developed for the following courses: Algebra, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.
- Note --- For middle school students who take a high school class, the corresponding Georgia Milestones EOC test will count as 20% of a student’s final year average instead of 20% of a student’s second semester average.
Grade Advancement Requirements
Grade Advancement Requirements
10th Grade = 5 units (10 classes)
10th Grade = 5 units (10 classes)
11th Grade= 11 units (22 classes)
11th Grade= 11 units (22 classes)
12th Grade= 17 units (34 classes)
12th Grade= 17 units (34 classes)
GPA Calculation
GPA Calculation
All high school level classes are graded on a 4.0 scale.
All high school level classes are graded on a 4.0 scale.
These courses are considered as unweighted courses.
These courses are considered as unweighted courses.
Some advanced courses earn additional GPA weight of 5.0.
Some advanced courses earn additional GPA weight of 5.0.
These classes are considered weighted courses.
These classes are considered weighted courses.
GPA Grading Scale
GPA Grading Scale
The graphic below indicates the grading scale for both unweighted and weighted classes.
The graphic below indicates the grading scale for both unweighted and weighted classes.
Weighted Classes
Weighted Classes
The following courses have been identified as those to receive additional grade point value according to Policy IDCG-R:
The following courses have been identified as those to receive additional grade point value according to Policy IDCG-R:
- All College Board approved Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses
- Year IV of World Language courses
- A cap of ten (10) college courses taken in a dual enrollment or joint enrollment program in the core areas (English, math, social studies, science, and foreign language). More than ten (10) dual enrollment classes will result in no additional weight given.
The following courses have been identified as those to receive additional grade point value based on policy update in 2024 according to Policy IDCG. This rule takes effect for any student entering high school in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond.
The following courses have been identified as those to receive additional grade point value based on policy update in 2024 according to Policy IDCG. This rule takes effect for any student entering high school in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond.
- All College Board approved Advanced Placement courses
- Year III and Year IV of World Language courses
- The first ten (10) college courses taken in a dual or joint enrollment program that post to a student's Carroll County transcript in the core areas of English, math, science, social studies and world language will be weighted. Those college courses taken after the first ten (10) weighted courses will receive no additional weight.
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