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GPA & Class Rank

At I.M. Terrell Academy, class rank is determined using a focused and equitable approach that highlights academic achievement in core subject areas. The District calculates class rank based on the eight highest eligible semester grades earned in high school courses (grades 9–12) in each of the following subjects:
  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

If a student reaches grade 12 and has earned fewer than eight eligible semester grades in any of these subjects during grades 9–12, the District may include qualifying grades earned prior to high school to complete the total of eight grades per subject.

Excluded from Class Rank Calculation

Grades from the following are not included in class rank:
  • Local credit courses
  • Pass/fail graded courses
  • Credit by examination (with or without prior instruction)
  • Distance learning or traditional correspondence courses
  • Dual credit courses taken through colleges without a District partnership agreement

Dual Credit & Core GPA

If a student takes a dual credit course through a partner college and receives prior approval, the grade will be included in their GPA. To count toward Core GPA, the course must also appear on the District’s approved Core GPA course chart.

Weighted GPA Overview

Beginning with the Class of 2023, the District calculates Weighted GPA using a tiered system that reflects the rigor of each course, in alignment with policy EIC (LOCAL). This Weighted GPA is used to determine local graduation honors and identify the highest-ranking graduate.
 

Course Tiers

  • Tier I:
    Includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, OnRamps courses, dual credit courses, any course requiring a Tier I prerequisite, and other rigorous District-designated courses.
  • Tier II:
    Includes high school Honors courses, Pre-IB courses, and other locally designated honors-level courses.
  • Tier III:
    Includes all other courses not classified as Tier I or Tier II.
The District assigns grade points based on semester grades and calculates Weighted GPA using a standardized conversion chart.

 

 

Unweighted GPA Overview

Beginning with the Class of 2023, the District calculates an Unweighted GPA using a simple 4.0 scale. This GPA reflects semester grades without consideration of course rigor and is used alongside the Core Weighted GPA to provide a full picture of student performance.

Both the Core Weighted GPA and Unweighted GPA are visible in FOCUS and are included on the student’s official transcript.

Transfers from Other Districts

Students who transfer into the District will be placed on the GPA scale based on their enrollment grade level as recorded in FOCUS.
If a student’s grade classification changes, their GPA will be recalculated in the following semester and ranked with students in the updated grade level.