BARRON HIGH SCHOOL LAUDE SYSTEM (Effective with the Class of 2017)

BARRON HIGH SCHOOL LAUDE SYSTEM (Effective with the Class of 2017)

po5421.01Adopted August 20, 2018Revised January 15, 2024

5421.01 - BARRON HIGH SCHOOL LAUDE SYSTEM (Effective with the Class of 2017)

The purpose of the Laude System is to reward students for the rigor of their academic program as well as their success in that program.

Award Levels

There are three (3) levels of awards

  1. Summa Cum Laude
  2. Magna Cum Laude
  3. Cum Laude

Implementation

The Laude System is being implemented beginning with the class of 2017. There will no longer be a valedictorian or salutatorian.

Minimum GPA

To be considered for the Laude award, the student must have a cumulative GPA after the 2nd trimester of their senior year of 3.0 or higher. Calculations for award levels will be made after the 2nd trimester of the senior year.

Laude Score

A student's Laude score will be determined by multiplying 1) the student’s cumulative GPA after the 2nd trimester of their senior year by 2) the number of "advanced" term courses completed through 2nd trimester of Senior year. Courses earning points are listed below. AP test scores will be determined only after junior year due to timing of AP tests.

Score Breaks

There will be no rounding of Laude Scores.

  1. 40+ for Summa Cum Laude
  2. 24 - 39.999 for Magna Cum Laude
  3. 10 - 23.999 for Cum Laude

Exceptions

  1. Any three (3) credit college course or transcripted credit course can be considered. Faculty will consider new courses each school year and changes will be made effective the next school year.
  2. Online courses that are classified as Advanced Placement (A.P.)
Sample
  1. GPA = 3.789
  2. Courses: AP Chemistry (2), Advanced Biology (1), Advanced Math (1), AP Calculus (2), Band with A rating (1), Youth Options course (1) = 8.0 Honor Points
  3. Calculation: 3.789 x 8.0 = 30.312, earns Magna Cum Laude

Courses carrying Honor Points:

  1. 1 Point:

    Students passed AP exam with a score of 3 or higher
  2. 2 Points:
     
    1. AP Chemistry
    2. AP English Language/Composition
    3. AP English Literature/Composition
    4. AP Environmental Science
    5. AP Psychology
    6. AP US History
    7. 4-5 credit Post Secondary Course
  3. 1 Point:
     
    1. Advanced Math
    2. Advanced Studio Art 1
    3. Advanced Studio Art II
    4. Agricultural Business Management/Coop
    5. Band (three [3] years and 1st rating on Class A Solo or Class A Ensemble)
    6. Calculus
    7. Choir (three [3] years and 1st rating on Class A Solo or Class A Ensemble)
    8. Family and Consumer Education HERO Work/Coop
    9. Foreign Language (3rd year)
    10. Foreign Language (4th year)
    11. Organic Chemistry
    12. Physics
    13. Probability and Statistics
    14. Honors English 9
    15. Honors English 10
    16. Three (3) Credit Post-Secondary Course
    17. BHS Transcripted three (3) Credit Courses
  4. .5 Point:
     
    1. You and the Law (Social Studies)
    2. Sociology
    3. Psychology
    4. Anatomy/Physiology
    5. Advanced Biology
    6. Food Science
    7. World War II

Revised 10/21/19
T.C. 1/15/24

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