Honors CoursesHonors courses are advanced and consist of more challenging material and run at a more accelerated pace than regular courses. Grading on report cards and transcripts identify honors classes. SJHS adds a point to each Honors Course grade when calculating GPAs (A = 5, B = 4, C = 3).
The UC and CSU systems recognizes credits for Honors Courses taken in the Junior and Senior years and grades are counted on a scale of A = 5, B = 4, C = 3.
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) also gives an extra point for a maximum of two AP or honors courses on the membership application.
Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesAdvanced Placement courses are college courses for which high school students may earn college credit. Not all colleges/universities treat AP scores/credit in the same way. The student should become familiar with the policies of each college or university to which she applies.
Each student enrolled in an AP course is responsible for completing assignments during the summer before the course begins. Failure to complete the summer assignment and submit on time will result in student being dropped from the AP course. She must take the AP exam in May. Failure to complete the AP exam results in the removal of AP designation and weighted grade from the student’s transcript.
SJHS adds a point to each AP Course grade when calculating GPAs (A = 5, B = 4, C = 3). The UC and CSU systems recognize the extra credits for AP courses.
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) also gives an extra point for a maximum of two AP or honors courses on the membership application.
SJHS Distinguished Scholars ProgramDuring her senior year, a student will receive her Saint Joseph High School Distinguished Scholar medal if she has a 3.5 un-weighted GPA in 8 or more Honors and AP classes. The Distinguished Scholar celebration is held in the spring where the scholars receive their award, a medal that can be worn at graduation.
