Grade Point Average and Class Rank

At the end of each semester, each student is ranked according to the 12.0 grade point average. Grade points are assigned for each grade according to the following scale:

The grade point average is determined by dividing the total number of points earned by the credits attempted. All subjects for which a student receives a grade are used in figuring the grade point average. GPA and Class Rank are refigured at the end of each semester. To determine certain scholarship recipients, valedictorian, salutatorian, etc., the 7th semester 12.0 grade point average and the length of the student’s attendance at JCHS are taken into consideration. The official ranking of the graduating class is done at the close of the eighth semester.

High Honors and Honors

The recognition of valedictorian and salutatorian will coincide with the recognition of High Honors (G.P.A. of 11.50 and above) and Honors (G.P.A. of 11.00 to 11.49).   We have followed and will continue to follow the practice of using .05 as the margin for determining what is considered a tie for valedictorian and salutatorian.

High Honors (G.P.A. of 11.50 and above)

Honors (G.P.A. of 11.00 to 11.49)

The High Honors students will be recognized with a plaque displaying their names and pictures.  The plaque would be placed on the wall beside the current valedictorian plaques.  High Honors and Honors students will earn stoles or honor cords to wear during graduation ceremonies to recognize their academic achievement.

Early Graduation: Six/Seven Semester Graduates

Students should complete eight semesters of high school. In some cases, graduation may be achieved after six or seven semesters if all forty-two required credits have been completed. This must be planned when classes are being selected for the student’s senior year. A form requesting early graduation must be filed with the student’s counselor. This form must be signed by both student and parent in the spring of their junior year. The principal will make the final determination. An early graduate may participate in end-of-the-year school activities. Participation in graduation exercises requires attendance at the scheduled graduation practice. 

Under special circumstances, six semester graduation is possible. The student and their parents are to contact the student’s school counselor, preferably as early as their freshman year. Additionally, a letter of intent explaining the importance of early graduation must be written and submitted to the principal, and acceptance into a post-secondary program is required.

Graduation Pathway Information