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Grading Scale

Superior				Uses time well, is self-motivated, works independently, exhibits mastery of content with high degree of understanding of the subject matter and application of the knowledge; is able to apply learning to other subjects, life needs, and interests.
A+ A A-	100-97 96-93 92-90
Above Average				Shows consistent interest and maintains a respectable standard of understanding and proficiency in the subject matter.
B+			89-87
B			86-83
B-			82-80
Average				Does satisfactory work, but may require direction and academic stimulation or guidance from the teacher. Shows a reasonable proficiency in understanding the subject.
C+ C C-		79-77 76-73 72-70
Below Avg. Passing				Frequently fails to do satisfactory work and understands only minimal amount of the subject.
D+ D D-		69 68-66 65
Failing No credit				Consistently fails to meet the requirements of the course, shows little interest, and demonstrates little understanding of the subject. Late and remiss in completing work, fails to meet minimum standards.
F		64 - 0
I Incomplete				Student failed to complete all requirements of the course. Students who do not take midterm or final exams receive an Incomplete. An “I” will become an “F” after two weeks if the work is not complete. A student with an outstanding tuition balance who is rendered ineligible to take exams will retain the Incomplete until that the student is cleared by the Finance Office for testing.

Grade Point Average

Only the cumulative GPA, weighted and unweighted, is recorded on the student’s permanent record. The St. Bernard GPA includes all coursework taken. For the purposes of Honor Roll, Valedictorian and Salutatorian selection, and Graduation with Honors, the weighted GPA is used. Colleges and universities generally recalculate the GPA based on their admissions criteria. Consult the specific college admissions information for details on calculating the college entrance GPA.

Numerical Values for Letter Grades: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F = 0

(a plus or minus after a letter grade does not affect the numerical value of the grade)

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses earn an extra grade point and are weighted as:

A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points. Grades of “D” or “F” in an Honors or AP class are not given additional weighted points.

Note: The University of California and many other competitive universities limit the courses and the number of courses eligible for weighted points.

Semester Examinations

Semester examinations are mandatory in all classes and are given at the end of each semester. Semester examinations are comprehensive in scope and will last ninety minutes. Students with unexcused absences on the day of the semester exam will not be allowed to make up the exam. He/she will receive no credit for the exam. Students must have the clearance of the Business Office in order to take Semester Exams.

Grade Reports

It is the responsibility of parents to check the school calendar, website, and email for report card dates and confirm that all report cards and progress reports issued have been received.

Grade reports are issued twice per semester – at the quarter and at the end of the semester.
The first report card is a quarter report and indicates academic progress to that point in the semester. Quarter grades do not become part of the student’s permanent record. They do, however, affect a student’s eligibility to participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities (see eligibility for participation in activities).
The grades issued in January and June are final grades for the semester. These grades become part of the student’s permanent record.
Official semester grades will be both sent by e-mail and U.S. post to the parent as indicated on the school calendar.
Parents and Students are responsible for checking grades posted to AERIES throughout the semester.

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