GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The Santa Clara Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated based on all courses. Each grade is given a specific number of points as follows:
- A - 4.0
- B - 3.0
- C - 2.0
- D -1.0
- F - 0.0
- The Santa Clara Weighted GPA is calculated based on all courses. A grade of A, B, or C in an Honors or Advanced Placement course earns an extra point (i.e. A=5.0).
- The University of California and California State University schools calculate GPA based on UC/CSU approved courses in 10th and 11th grade. Your counselor can help you determine this GPA.
D. COLLEGE AND "D's" and "F's"
While a grade of 'D' is considered passing for receiving a diploma, it is not accepted for college entrance. If a student has received a 'D' or 'F' in any class, they should meet with their counselor at the earliest opportunity to make a plan to retake the course.
E. GRADING SCALE
All teachers in computing assignments, tests, and report cards will use the following scale:
A+ 97-100%
A 93-96 %
A- 90-92%
B+ 87-89%
B 83-86%
B- 80-82%
C+ 77-79%
C 73-76%
C- 70-72%
D+ 67-69%
D 63-66%
D- 60-62%
F 59.9999% and below
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued two times per year and will be mailed home. It is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to note the times of report card mailings on the calendar and to monitor incoming mail that week. Parents/guardians who do not receive a report card during the scheduled week should call the main office immediately.
J. PROGRESS REPORTS & PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCE NIGHT:
Teachers may issue a written progress report(s) at any time in addition to the scheduled report card. However, it is the student and parent's/guardian's responsibility to check PowerSchool for up to date progress. Check the calendar for reporting dates. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check the issued progress report(s). Parents/guardians should contact the teacher and the Assistant Principal for academic assistance. Parents/guardians may also request specific information regarding their student's progress through the counseling office at any time during the school year. Please feel free to contact the Assistant Principal if there is a concern regarding student achievement.
There will be a scheduled evening where parents come to school to discuss the mid-semester of the first-semester progress of their son/daughter with teachers. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to attend the parent/teacher conference night in order to be fully informed of their student's progress in the middle of the semester.
