High School Valedictorian

The High School Valedictorian is selected as follows:

Criterion #1. 

Unweighted GPA for Grades 11 and 12 for IB, AP courses only is calculated (with at least 6 IB/AP courses in the calculation). 

If this fails to place a student in clear first (Valedictorian) and second place (for Salutatorian) to two decimal places (eg: 4.25 and 4.23) then awarding two Valedictorians and no Salutatorian will be considered (eg: 2 students on 4.25, next student on 4.23).

Alternatively the following is applied to differentiate a “tie” (eg: three or more students on 4.25):

Criterion #2. 

Predicted grades for semester 2 (JIS letter grades for IB/AP courses) are added to the above GPA calculation

Clear result (e.g 4.2 and 4.3)?

If not then the following are applied in sequence until a clear result is obtained:

Criterion #3. 

A point score is applied to each IB, AP course in grade 11 and 12 and the total used. Each AP/HL = 5 and SL = 3 

eg: 

Student A

Grade 11: 3 HL, 3 SL and ToK = 27

Grade 12: same...Total = 54

Student B

Grade 11: 4 AP, 2 SL =26  

Grade 12: 5 AP, 2 SL = 31...Total = 57

Highest point score = Valedictorian, 2nd highest = Salutatorian

Important notes: 

From Academic Year 20/21, four higher levels are not part of a standard diploma, and in order to ensure a level ‘playing field,’ there will be no direct or indirect advantage given to students with four HL courses being considered for valedictorian or other academic awards.

Criterion #4. 

Grade 10 included in GPA calculations

Criterion #5. 

Administrative decision based on all evidence available, including dispositions, contributions to co-curricular program, service learning program, leadership etc.

Please note - Academic or other malpractice at any time during the student’s enrollment in the High School automatically disqualifies a student from receiving this award.