GPA &Recognition of Graduates

What is GPA?

radeointverage 3.60

MCPS Grade Point Scale: A = 4 pointsB = 3 pointsC = 2 pointsD = 1 pointF = 0 points

Grade Point Average: The number of credits earned for each course will be multiplied by the numerical value of the final course grade to obtain the number of grade points earned for each course.

The total grade points earned will then be divided by thetotal credits attempted (rounded to two decimal places).

What is GPA?

GPA = 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑

𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑

What is GPA?

GPA = (14 A)+(4 B)+(2 C)

20

GPA = 72

20= 3.60

= (14∗4)+(4∗3)+(2∗2)

20

What is WEIGHTEDGPA?

What is WEIGHTEDGPA?

For each passing grade earned in an advanced course, a value of 0.03125 will be will be added to the student’s GPA. When calculated, the final GPA will be rounded to two decimal places.

ADDITIONAL GRADE POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR ADVANCED CLASSES

(Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and approved courses taken at an accredited college/university).

What is WEIGHTEDGPA?EXAMPLE: 11 A’s in WEIGHTED COURSES

24 A’s in UNWEIGHTED COURSES

Step 135 x 4

35= 4.00

Step 2 11 x 0.3125 = 0.34375

Step 3 4.00 + 0.34375 = 4.34

Recognition of Graduating SeniorsAll MCPS seniors who have attained the same levels of

achievement based on established standards of academic

excellence will be recognized as follows:

Distinguished Scholar: GPA of 4.0 and Above

Scholar: GPA of 3.80 - 3.99

Honor Graduate: GPA of 3.60 - 3.79

Recognition of Graduating SeniorsOther Student Recognitions

All MCPS graduating seniors may be recognized for outstanding achievement in a variety of areas. These recognitions may include local, state, and national awards and scholarships earned, athletic accomplishments, leadership positions held, outstanding community service, exemplary character, and more. Each school and organization may establish their own set of criteria for awards and scholarships. School-based and community-based recognitions may include additional cords, stoles, sashes, or other adornments on the graduation regalia, as approved by the school principal.

Recognition of Graduating SeniorsDiploma Seals

• The Governor's Seal• The Board of Education Seal• The Board of Education's Career and Technical Education Seal• The Board of Education's Seal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math• The Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Civics Education• The Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy• The Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Science and the Environment• STEM Academy Diploma Seal• Workplace Readiness Diploma Seal• Fine Arts Diploma Seal

Honor Societies• National Beta Club • National Honor Society• Tri-M Music Honor Society• National Art Honor Society• Others as approved by the school principal

Communication with Colleges and UniversitiesEach MCPS High School will provide colleges and universities with an

explanation of how Montgomery County Public Schools calculates GPA

and recognizes graduating seniors for academic achievement through

the School Profile.

Though MCPS does not calculate or report a numerical class rank for

students, each MCPS High School will be prepared to provide a

percentile category in which an individual student’s GPA places him/her,

along with a range of GPAs within that percentile category, for

individual scholarships, military academy applications, and other

institutions that require this information.

Communication with Colleges and Universities

Example of what will be provided, when required for

individual scholarships, military academy applications, and

other institutions that require this information:

BHS Class of 2022

350 Graduates

Top 10% = 4.37 – 4.31

Student’s GPA = 4.34