GRADING SYSTEM
GRADING SYSTEM, GRADE POINT AVERAGE
AND CLASS RANK GRADING SYSTEM
Class work, homework, class participation, and test marks are included in the computation of the student’s grades. The passing mark in all subjects at East Lyme high School is 60. Grades are reported quarterly by means of the report card. Class participation is a valued component of a student’s education at ELHS and will be clearly defined in each teacher’s documented class expectations.
GPA
Both an unweighted and weighted GPA are calculated for each student after the first four semesters and after each subsequent semester. The unweighted, cumulative GPA is a simple average of all courses on a 4.0 scale. The weighted GPA is based on grades earned in leveled classes only (see grid on pg. 3). A class rank will not be reported.
REPORT CARDS AND MARKING SYSTEM
The school year is divided into four quarters for the purpose of issuing grades. Report cards are prepared shortly after the close of each marking period. Report cards are available on Infinite Campus. Hard copy report cards are available from the Registrar by request. The grade for each quarter is determined independently of the preceding quarter but the midyear and final averages are cumulative once the course has been completed. Additional reports may be issued at any time during a quarter. Grades for Honor Roll are based on the simple GPA.
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll is computed at the end of each quarter based on quarter grades in all subjects. High honors require a 3.75 average consisting of A’s and B’s only. Honors require a 3.0 average with no Ds or Fs.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Promotion is based on the cumulative total of credits earned as follows:
To Grade 10 To Grade 11 To Grade 12
6.5 12.0 18.5