Definition of Terms

One high school credit is awarded for each course that meets five days a week for a school year.  One-half of a high school credit is awarded for each course that meets five days a week for one semester.  Exceptions: one-fourth high school credit is awarded for some physical education courses, and courses offering post-secondary education credits may have different credit values assigned. 

Courses that a student must take and pass in order to graduate. 

Courses that are not specifically required but may be used toward fulfilling graduation requirements in some cases. 

Coursework, grade-level status, and/or other requirements that must be fulfilled before a student can enroll in a course. 

A complete record of courses taken, marks earned, total number of credits attempted and earned, GPA, class rank, EOC/SAT/ACT/AP test results, and attendance records for a particular student. 

Calculation based on final grades, attempted credits and honors points; GPAs are cumulative with the exception of those calculated for quarterly honor roll and eligibility. 

Additional points added to the GPA for successful completion of designated honors courses. 

A (90-100%)  B (80-89.99%)  C (70-79.99%)  D (60-69.99%)  F (0-59.99%) 

Class status is determined by the total number of credits the student has earned:  

0 – 4.75 credits: 9th grade (Freshman)  |  10 – 14.75 credits: 11th grade (Junior)

5 – 9.75 credits: 10th grade (Sophomore)   |  15 or more credits: 12th grade (Senior)