Illini Bluffs CUSD #327
Academic Criteria
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
A standard 4.0 system will be used for computing grade point averages. Final grades of “A” will earn 4 grade points; “B” will earn 3 grade points; “C” will earn 2 grade points; and “D” will earn 1 grade point. A grade of “F” will not earn any grade points. Adding all grade points earned and dividing that total by the number of credits attempted will compute grade point averages.
A = Excellent 94-100
B = Good 85-93
C = Average 74-84
D = Poor 65-73
F = Failure 64 and Below
GRADING PROCEDURES
Semester grades are based on the following:
1st 9 weeks 40% (50% if there is no semester exam)
2nd 9 weeks 40% (50% if there is no semester exam)
Semester Exam 20%
Total 100%
CLASS RANK
A traditional class ranking system will be used to report class rank. If two students tie for the top rank, they will both be ranked number one (#1). The next highest rank will be given a class rank of number three (#3), etc.
TOP TEN
The ten highest GPA’s will determine the “Top Ten” students in the Senior Class. In the event of “ties” for the final set of GPA’s that qualify for the “Top Ten,” all of the students involved in that tie will be included in this designation. A student must attend Illini Bluffs High School for a minimum of five semesters to be included in the Top Ten.
CLASS STANDINGS
In determining averages for class standings, all courses giving credits and grades are used. All failing grades use 60% as the basis in determining class standings. Standings are computed after first semester each year for each student. Class standings will be on a 4-point scale. (A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1) College Courses, Summer School, and Independent Study Classes will not be applied to Grade Points Average or Class Rank.
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF ILLINI BLUFFS HIGH SCHOOL
Illini Bluffs High School students must earn a certain number of credits to graduate. The following courses must be part of those credits.
30 credits required to graduate
4 credits of English (Speech is included in English 10)
3 credits of Mathematics
3 credits of Science including Physical Science and Biology
2 credits of Social Studies of which 1 credit must be U.S. History
1 credit of Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Vocational Classes
1 credit of Computer Orientation
.5 credit of Resource Management
Academic Criteria
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
A standard 4.0 system will be used for computing grade point averages. Final grades of “A” will earn 4 grade points; “B” will earn 3 grade points; “C” will earn 2 grade points; and “D” will earn 1 grade point. A grade of “F” will not earn any grade points. Adding all grade points earned and dividing that total by the number of credits attempted will compute grade point averages.
A = Excellent 94-100
B = Good 85-93
C = Average 74-84
D = Poor 65-73
F = Failure 64 and Below
GRADING PROCEDURES
Semester grades are based on the following:
1st 9 weeks 40% (50% if there is no semester exam)
2nd 9 weeks 40% (50% if there is no semester exam)
Semester Exam 20%
Total 100%
CLASS RANK
A traditional class ranking system will be used to report class rank. If two students tie for the top rank, they will both be ranked number one (#1). The next highest rank will be given a class rank of number three (#3), etc.
TOP TEN
The ten highest GPA’s will determine the “Top Ten” students in the Senior Class. In the event of “ties” for the final set of GPA’s that qualify for the “Top Ten,” all of the students involved in that tie will be included in this designation. A student must attend Illini Bluffs High School for a minimum of five semesters to be included in the Top Ten.
CLASS STANDINGS
In determining averages for class standings, all courses giving credits and grades are used. All failing grades use 60% as the basis in determining class standings. Standings are computed after first semester each year for each student. Class standings will be on a 4-point scale. (A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1) College Courses, Summer School, and Independent Study Classes will not be applied to Grade Points Average or Class Rank.
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF ILLINI BLUFFS HIGH SCHOOL
Illini Bluffs High School students must earn a certain number of credits to graduate. The following courses must be part of those credits.
30 credits required to graduate
4 credits of English (Speech is included in English 10)
3 credits of Mathematics
3 credits of Science including Physical Science and Biology
2 credits of Social Studies of which 1 credit must be U.S. History
1 credit of Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Vocational Classes
1 credit of Computer Orientation
.5 credit of Resource Management