What is a Grade Point Average?

A Cumulative Grade Point Average is a calculation of the average of all of a student's grades for all semesters and courses completed up to a given academic term.

Types of GPA’s

Core GPA (Academic) – only academic classes. Purpose: College Admittance and Bright Futures*

Unweighted GPA (State) – includes all academic and elective courses

Purpose: Graduation!!!

Weighted GPA (District) – all classes considering the different levels of the classes

Purpose: Class rank

Calculating unweighted GPA

Total Points Earned Credits Attempted

Points: A = 2 pointsB = 1.5 pointsC = 1.0 pointD = 0.5 pointF = 0 points

*Points are based on .5 credit. Therefore, a student would receive 4 points if he/she received an A in both halves of a class

GPA =

Now let’s test our Math Skills

ExampleJohn Doe earned the following grades the 1st

block of his freshman year:

Algebra I – F (1st half) F (2nd half)English 1 – B (1st half) A (2nd half)Science – C (1st half) D (2nd half)Spanish – B (1st half) C (2nd half)

What will his GPA be at the end of his freshman year??

Forgiveness Policy

Forgiveness for required courses shall be limited to replacing a grade of “D,” “F,” or “I” with a grade of “C” or higher, earned subsequently in the same or comparable course.

Forgiveness for elective courses shall be limited to replacing a grade of “F” or “I” with a grade of “C” or higher earned subsequently by retaking the same or comparable course or different course.

Forgiveness – Middle School

For grades earned of a “C”, “D”, or “F” by middle schools students

taking high school courses, the forgiveness policy allows the

replacement of the first grade with a grade of “C” or higher earned

subsequently in the same or comparable course. Only the new

grade shall be used in the calculation of the student’s grade point

average for graduation. Middle school students taking high school

courses, earning a B or B+ will be able to repeat those classes in

high school to increase their skill and knowledge level; credits and

grades will not be given.

Forgiveness Policy (cont’d)

So, how does the forgiveness policy affect John Doe’s GPA if he retakes Algebra I (the class he received an F)?

Let’s say he received an A (1st half) and a B (2nd half) at Night School.

Here is how you would re-calculate his GPA!

Re-Calculating the GPA using Forgiveness

John Doe originally had 7.5 points. With the A (2 pts) and B (1.5 pts) he received when he retook the class he now has 11 points.

7.5 + 2 + 1.5 = 11

Although the points will increase, the attempted credits do not.

When re-calculating the GPA, the formula is as follows:

Total Points (after forgiveness)Attempted Credits (before forgiveness)GPA =

Re-Calculating the GPA using Forgiveness

11 / 4

2.75 (instead of 1.875)!

GPA =

Virtual Counselor

FOUR-YEAR STANDARD DIPLOMA (24 CREDITS)

Graduation Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD DIPLOMA

SUBJECT CREDITS ADDITIONAL INFOEnglish 4 English I, II, III, IV

*Math 4 1 credit in Algebra I or equivalent

Science 3 2 credits must have a lab component

Social Studies 3 1 credit in World History (10TH grade)1 credit in American History (11TH grade).5 credit in Economics (12th grade).5 credit in Government (12th grade)

*Foreign Language 2 Not required for high school graduation, but required for state university system admission

Fine Arts/Practical Arts/Performing Arts

1 1 credit in Fine or Performing Arts, which may include Speech and Debate

Physical Education, Life Management Skills, and Personal Fitness

.5 in Physical Ed

.5 in LMS

.5 in PF

*Electives 8

Total Credits 24

Computer Competency Demonstrate through successful completion of one course taken in grades 9-12

FCAT *** Achieve a passing score on the FCAT Reading and Math

Community Service 80 Hours250 Hours for a Silver Cord at Graduationwww.browardschools.com/services_learning.htmwww.volunteerbroward.org

Minimum GPA for Graduation 2.0 unweighted

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

NEW Requirements (Replacing

FCAT)

Any Questions?

Bob Frazier – Director and 10th Grade CounselorJill Pepe – 11th and 12th Grade Counselor, Testing

coordinatorChristine Hill – 8th and 9th Grade Counselor

Cherisse Roberts – 6th and 7th Grade CounselorMichelle Chirichella – BRACE Advisor

Fernanda Mascarenhas – Master SchedulerSusan Monti – Guidance Assistant