All semester grades that a student has earned in all courses are used to compute both unweighted and weighted GPA. The weighted grade point value table has as its norm the 4-3-2-1-0 scale at Level III courses and is adjusted based on rigor for Accelerated and Honors.Ī student receives both an unweighted and weighted GPA. The un-weighted grade point value table is based on a 4-3-2-1-0 scale and is standard among many colleges/universities. The sum is then divided by the total number of courses taken per semester. In computing a student’s GPA, the grade point value for each letter grade earned in each course is added together. Level V (Hon/AP) (see Board Policy 6:135-Accelerated Placement Program) – Honors and AP courses are planned for students with exceptionally rapid learning abilities or who are preparing for an Advanced Placement examination. Level IV (ACCEL) – Accelerated courses are planned for students working at a higher challenge level or at an accelerated pace.ģ. Preparatory courses are designed to prepare students for post-high school education.Ģ. Level III (PREP) – Preparatory courses are planned for students who have attained basic skills and who are working toward higher competencies. More detailed information may be found in the Academic Program Guide.ġ. Brief descriptions of course levels are given below.

Student placement in course levels is accomplished through a variety of measures including but not limited to prior academic performance, test results, teacher recommendation, and parent input.

Academic courses at LTHS are assigned levels based on their academic difficulty.

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