The official GPA posted on the final transcript and used for graduation purposes is calculated after the second to the last grading cycle of each student’s senior year. This official GPA is used to determine each student’s final rank in class.

A student’s most recent GPA calculation is normally reported on the student’s report card at the end of each grading cycle. Student GPA is calculated several times each year during their high school career. The collection of grade points begins in 9th grade for most students. In our grade point system, more rigorous courses receive additional grade points resulting in a 5.0 scale compared to the traditional 4.0 scale.

The grade point system is a process for weighting courses based upon the difficulty of the courses.