Semester Grades
Courses are broken down into parts called semesters. Semester grades determine whether the course is passed and credit is earned. Each semester grade is made up of three grades: two quarter grades and the exam grade.
2 Out of 3 is a Must!
To receive a passing grade for the semester, the student must earn a passing grade in: One quarter grading period and the semester examination or both Quarter Grading Periods.
All Grades Aren’t Equal
Each quarter grade equals 37.5 percent of the final semester grade. The final exam grade equals 25 percent.
Follow the chart to calculate your semester grade:
| LETTER | POINTS | SEMESTER EXAMINATION |
|---|---|---|
| A | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| B+ | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| B | 9 | 6 |
| C+ | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| C | 6 | 4 |
| D+ | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| D | 3 | 2 |
| F | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 |
The semester grade is assigned as follows - Remember: Passing 2 out of 3 is a Must--regardless of the total point value!
| TOTAL POINT VALUE | SEMESTER GRADE |
|---|---|
| 28.00 or above points | A |
| 24.50 through 27.99 | B+ |
| 20.00 through 24.49 | B |
| 16.50 through 19.99 | C+ |
| 12.00 through 16.49 | C |
| 8.50 through 11.99 | D+ |
| 5.00 through 8.49 | D |
| Below 5.00 points | F |