Grade Earned
(10-point scale)
90-100 (A)
80-89 (B)
70-79 (C)
60-69 (D)
0-59 (F)
Academic or
Standard-Level Course
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
Honors
Course
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
0
AP, IB, or
College Course
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
0
*see bottom of page for higher-level course options
There are two types of GPA (Grade Point Average) and BOTH are reported on your transcript:
Un-Weighted GPA - no extra quality points
Weighted GPA - takes into account Honors, AP / IB, and college-level courses, giving extra quality points for the increased rigor/difficulty.
The chart above explains how many quality points are awarded for each grade earned.
Determine quality points for each letter grade using the chart above.
Total the quality points.
Divide total quality points by the total number of courses.
All Guilford County Schools determine official GPA based on final grades.
Students are ranked from highest to lowest GPA using cumulative weighted grades.
To calculate an unweighted GPA, use the academic scale only.
Honors
These courses have a more demanding and rigorous curriculum than regular or standard level classes.
AP (Advanced Placement)
These courses offer able and ambitious students an opportunity to study college-level coursework; the national AP exam is required of all students enrolled in an AP course. Many colleges grant college credit or advanced placement based on AP exam scores. All AP courses are taught at the college level.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
This 2-year course of study offers rigorous coursework and provides successful candidates an internationally recognized diploma and preparation for study in the world’s most demanding colleges and universities. All IB courses are taught at the college level.
College Courses through GTCC
Through a collaborative partnership with area colleges and universities called CCP (Career and College Promise) students begin an approved rigorous course of study preparing them for dual-enrollment as high school seniors and first-year college students. Students can enroll on a CTE/certificate pathway or take courses toward college transfer.