GPA & Recognition Of Graduates - Montgomery County

GPA &Recognition ofGraduates

What is GPA?radeointverage3.60

What is GPA?MCPS Grade Point Scale:A 4 pointsB 3 pointsC 2 pointsD 1 pointF 0 pointsGrade Point Average: The number of credits earned for eachcourse will be multiplied by the numerical value of the finalcourse grade to obtain the number of grade points earned foreach course.The total grade points earned will then be divided by thetotal credits attempted (rounded to two decimal places).

What is GPA?GPA GPA (14 A) (4 B) (2 C)20GPA 7220 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 �� 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑(14 4) (4 3) (2 2)20 3.60

What isWEIGHTEDGPA?

What isWEIGHTEDGPA?ADDITIONAL GRADE POINTS ARE AWARDED FORADVANCED CLASSES(Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and approved coursestaken at an accredited college/university).For each passing grade earned in an advanced course, a valueof 0.03125 will be will be added to the student’s GPA.When calculated, the final GPA will be rounded to twodecimal places.

What isWEIGHTEDGPA?EXAMPLE: 11 A’s in WEIGHTED COURSES24 A’s in UNWEIGHTED COURSESStep 135 x 435 4.00Step 211 x 0.3125 0.34375Step 34.00 0.34375 4.34

Recognition ofGraduating SeniorsAll MCPS seniors who have attained the same levels ofachievement based on established standards of academicexcellence will be recognized as follows:Distinguished Scholar:Scholar:Honor Graduate:GPA of 4.0 and AboveGPA of 3.80 - 3.99GPA of 3.60 - 3.79

Recognition ofGraduating SeniorsOther Student RecognitionsAll MCPS graduating seniors may be recognized for outstandingachievement in a variety of areas. These recognitions may include local,state, and national awards and scholarships earned, athleticaccomplishments, leadership positions held, outstanding communityservice, exemplary character, and more. Each school and organizationmay establish their own set of criteria for awards and scholarships.School-based and community-based recognitions may include additionalcords, stoles, sashes, or other adornments on the graduation regalia, asapproved by the school principal.

Recognition ofGraduating SeniorsDiploma Seals The Governor's SealThe Board of Education SealThe Board of Education's Career and Technical Education SealThe Board of Education's Seal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathThe Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Civics EducationThe Board of Education's Seal of BiliteracyThe Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Science and the EnvironmentSTEM Academy Diploma SealWorkplace Readiness Diploma SealFine Arts Diploma SealHonor Societies National Beta ClubNational Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor SocietyNational Art Honor SocietyOthers as approved by the school principal

Communication withColleges and UniversitiesEach MCPS High School will provide colleges and universities with anexplanation of how Montgomery County Public Schools calculates GPAand recognizes graduating seniors for academic achievement throughthe School Profile.Though MCPS does not calculate or report a numerical class rank forstudents, each MCPS High School will be prepared to provide apercentile category in which an individual student’s GPA places him/her,along with a range of GPAs within that percentile category, forindividual scholarships, military academy applications, and otherinstitutions that require this information.

Communication withColleges and UniversitiesExample of what will be provided, when required forindividual scholarships, military academy applications, andother institutions that require this information:BHS Class of 2022350 GraduatesTop 10% 4.37 – 4.31Student’s GPA 4.34

The Board of Education's Career and Technical Education Seal The Board of Education's Seal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Civics Education The Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy The Board of Education's Seal for