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General Information
Academics
Weighted Grades
Grade Point Average [GPA]
GPA calculations are based on a 4.0 system. Based on the five-
period day, each trimester of a class equals 0.5 credit. See your
counselor for more information about GPA and class rank.
Grade Regular
Honor/AP
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F, I, NC
NG, P, RC 4.00
4.33
3.67
4.00
3.33
3.67
3.00
3.33
2.67
3.00
2.33
2.67
2.00
2.33
1.67
1.67
1.33
1.33
1.00
1.00
0.67
0.67
0.00
0.00
No Value Assigned
Class Rank
Class rank is calculated and reported based on GPA. It is
the composite ordering of all students’ GPAs. As GPAs
change, so do class ranks. As grades are entered into the
system, calculations are run and class ranks are produced.
Most grades are entered into the system at the end of a
trimester. However, situations that arise outside the usual
grading window may affect class rank. These include:
• Incompletes that are changed to grades
• A transfer student’s grades added to the system
• A dropped student’s grades removed from the system
• PSEO grades added when received from the post-
secondary institution
Academic Letters
Academic letters will be presented to students with the
following GPAs:
• Freshmen with a 3.9 weighted GPA
• Sophomores with a 3.85 weighted GPA
• Juniors with a 3.80 weighted GPA
• Seniors with a 3.75 weighted GPA
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Honors/AP Graduation
Requirements
Honors courses have more rigorous expectations both in and
out of class. Honors classes are described in the Course Se-
lection section and have “Honors” or “AP” in the title. To re-
ceive honors credit, with a weighted grade, students must
complete these courses with a C or above. (See chart on left
side of page.)
Honors courses also meet the requirements for graduation.
Honors courses are for you if:
● You have a strong interest in the subject
● You would like to learn at a faster pace
● You are looking for something more challenging
● You want to be prepared for college level coursework
In order to graduate with honors from Anoka-Hennepin, the
following criteria must be met. Honors graduation status is
determined by the cumulative, weighted GPA at the end of
the trimester 2 of the senior year. PSEO students’ status will
be determined after the fall semester. Rounding will not occur.
Category I: Honors
At least 3.3 weighted GPA. Requirements: There are no
requirements concerning honors courses for this category
Category II: High Honors
At least 3.6 weighted GPA. Requirements: Students must earn
at least six credits in honors courses during their high school
career.
Category III: Highest Honors
At least 3.9 weighted GPA. Requirements: Students must earn
at least 10 credits in honors courses from two or more depart-
ments during their high school career.
Students earning credit in honors courses will receive honors
recognition and a weighted grade if they earn a “C” or higher
in the course.
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