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 |
Numerical |
AP / ECE |
Honors |
College / |
Honor Roll |
|
Equivalent |
|
|
Career Prep |
|
A + |
100-97 |
5.0 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
HIGH HONORS : |
A |
96-93 |
5.0 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
3.6 average |
A- |
92-90 |
4.7 |
4.2 |
3.7 |
with no |
B + |
89-87 |
4.3 |
3.8 |
3.3 |
grade lower |
B |
86-83 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
than a B- |
B- |
82-80 |
3.7 |
3.2 |
2.7 |
|
C + |
79-77 |
3.3 |
2.8 |
2.3 |
HONORS : |
C |
76-73 |
3.0 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
3.0 average |
C- |
72-70 |
2.7 |
2.2 |
1.7 |
with no |
D + |
69-67 |
2.3 |
1.8 |
1.3 |
more than |
D |
66-63 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
one ( 1 ) C |
D- |
62-60 |
1.7 |
1.2 |
. 7 |
|
F or IN |
59 & below |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
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