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The Plainville Board of Education (the “Board”) understands the importance of parents and students understanding the manner in which grade point averages are calculated within the Plainville Community Schools (the “District”). In accordance with Connecticut law, this policy shall explain the manner in which grade point averages are calculated within the District.
The Board believes that, due to the rigorous nature of certain classes, the grades earned in such classes deserve additional weight for purposes of calculating grade point average and determining class rank. These rigorous classes include the following: honors classes, advanced placement classes, dual enrollment, dual credit or early college. Therefore, it is the policy of the Board to grant grades earned in such courses additional weight for the aforementioned purposes.
Calculating Grade Point Average
A student’s grade point average shall be calculated in the following manner:
TABLE OF QUALITY POINTS**
(Weighing Factor)
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LEVEL 1
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LEVEL 2
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LEVEL3
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A+
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21
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18
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15
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A
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20
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17
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14
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A-
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19
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16
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13
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B+
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18
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15
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12
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B
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17
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14
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11
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B-
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16
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13
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10
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C+
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15
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12
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9
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C
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14
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11
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8
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C-
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13
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10
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7
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D+
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12
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9
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6
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D
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11
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8
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5
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D-
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10
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7
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4
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F/FS
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0
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0
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0
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Multiply the sum of the GPA Points + GPA Added Value Points by the Earned Credit
Multiply the sum of the GPA Points + GPA Added Value Points for each letter grade by the Earned Credit for each letter grade.
Sum the Products of the GPA Points + GPA Added Value Points Multiplied by the Earned Credit
Add together the product of each GPA Point + GPA Added Value Point x Earned Credit calculation.
Sum the Potential Credit
Add together the potential credit for each letter grade.
Divide the (GPA Points + GPA Added Value Points x Earned Credit) Sum by the Potential Credit Sum
Divide the sum of the (GPA Points + GPA Added Value Points multiplied by the Earned Credit) by the sum of the Potential Credit and round to three decimal points.
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for implementing this policy and developing procedures in furtherance of this policy, if necessary.
Legal Reference:
Connecticut General Statutes § 10-220g
Public Act 21-199, “An Act Concerning Various Revisions and Additions to the Statutes Relating to Education and Workforce Development”
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