Academics

Waseca High School awards grade points based on the 4.0 credit scale. In addition, Advanced Placement courses have bonus grade points. Grade points are awarded and calculated into the cumulative grade point average at the end of each trimester

Honor Roll

Straight “A” Honor Roll: Trimester GPA of 4.0 or higher

High Honor Roll (A Honor Roll): Trimester GPA of 3.6 to 3.999

Honor Roll (B Honor Roll): Trimester GPA of 3.0 to 3.599

A student with a D or F in any subject is not eligible for the honor roll. In addition, a student must carry a minimum of 5 credits taken at the high school to be considered for the Honor Roll.

Academic Lettering

In order to promote academic excellence and to recognize those students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, Waseca High School has developed the following Academic Recognition Program:

1. Grades 9-12 are eligible

2. Students must maintain a trimester GPA average of 3.6 or above for three consecutive trimesters to earn a letter.

3. Once a letter is earned, a bar will be awarded for each additional consecutive three trimesters with a 3.6 average or above.

4. Any D or F grade will disqualify a student for that trimester.

5. A student must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per trimester.

6. Students who receive a MSHSL violation in any trimester will not be allowed to use that trimester toward an academic letter.

Minnesota Honor Society

Students who have maintained a GPA of 3.40 as seniors and a 3.60 as juniors are considered for membership into the Minnesota Honor Society. In addition, the students are rated by a faculty council in the areas of leadership, service, and character. Induction is done in late November. See website for qualifications.

Latin Honors

Graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be recognized for their academic achievements as an Honor Student at Commencement and wear a gold cord. In addition, students that meet the following requirements will be designated with these Latin Honors: