Computation of Grade Point Average
At the end of each school year, final grades will be recorded on the report card and student transcript on the 100 point scale, previously outlined. Grade point average (GPA) will be computed on a weighted 4.0 scale at the conclusion of the school year by converting the final grade in a course to a point value, outlined in the chart on the following page, and multiplied by the credit received for the course. The sum of the point values is divided by the credit total to yield the GPA.
All OJRHS courses are included in GPA with the exception of Seminar/Learning Support, School/Community Service, SAT Prep (online and traditional formats) and original credit summer courses. The weighting for all courses is indicated within the course description. The designation of class valedictory and salutatory status will be determined in the spring of each year based on student achievement and GPA. More than one student may qualify for each category.
Courses taken outside of Owen J. Roberts High School:
Students transferring into Owen J. Roberts: Courses taken at another high school or any middle school will not be counted towards GPA. Transfer students must enter Owen J. Roberts High School by the beginning of the second semester of the sophomore year to be considered for the valedictory or salutatory level.
Original credit courses: College courses, courses offered by online providers, and any other external course must be pre-approved. Courses taken by rising 9th graders before the first day of the school year do not count for high school credit. However, they may count for academic placement. See Board Regulation 213A or your school counselor for more information. These courses do not count towards GPA.