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Transfer of Credits
Students who transfer to the high school in Grade 12 will receive an Enfield diploma provided
such transfer is made on or before February 1. In cases where students transfer after February 1,
the administration shall make an effort to have the student receive a diploma from the school last
attended. In any case, students in this category may participate in Enfield graduation ceremonies.
High school students may take courses and earn credits from any accredited college, vocational
institution, or accredited/approved distance learning program at their own expense. These
approved courses may be added to the student’s official school transcript and applied toward
fulfilling graduation requirements. The number of course credits, which will be accepted toward
graduation requirements, cannot exceed 2 credits. Students pursuing this option must obtain
approval from the guidance office and school principal, whose decision is final, prior to enrolling
in any such course.
Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank
The grade point average is based on the final grade earned in each course. The grade point average
is cumulative and is calculated at the end of each semester from Grades 9 through 12. Pass/fail
courses are not included in the calculation.
The class rank is determined by the relative position of each grade point average in a graduating
class from Grades 9 through 12. Rank in class for all students is computed by compiling grades
on a cumulative basis over the period of time from grade 9 thru 2 nd term of the senior year. This
compilation of grades is based on the quality point system used to designate honor roll and honor
graduates. The quality average is compiled, and each student is then listed in mathematical order.
It should be emphasized that rank in class is a cumulative compilation of grade averages including
physical education and health but not pass-fail courses.
Weighted Grading System
The Enfield Public Schools use a weighted grading system so that individual courses receive
weight commensurate with academic rigor. In the three-level system, AP/ECE courses are the
most rigorous and receive the greatest weight. Honors courses are more academically challenging
than those at College/Career Prep, which are average in their academic demands. Please refer to
the chart below for the quality points assigned to letter grades by course level. These points are
used to calculate grade point average.
Grade
AP/ECE Honors
A+ Numerical
Equivalent
100-97 5.0 4.5
A
A-
B+
B
B- 96-93
92-90
89-87
86-83
82-80 5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7 4.5
4.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
11
College/
Honor Roll
Career Prep
4.0
HIGH
HONORS:
4.0
3.6 average
3.7
with no
3.3
grade lower
3.0
than a B-
2.7