5430 - CLASS RANK
The School Board has authorized the use of a class ranking system for grades 9-12 and an honor roll for all grades. The system to be used is detailed below.
At the end of the sophomore year, the junior year, and finally at the end of the senior year, students will be ranked scholastically. The total GPA points final average will be used in all subjects taken during the eight (8) semesters of a student’s high school career in which a full unit of credit is given to calculate an average. This ranking is requested by colleges, is used to determine the eligibility for membership in the National Honor Society, and is used for certain senior honors.
Class rank shall be computed by the total GPA points earned during the eight (8) semesters of student’s high school career in all subjects. Any two (2) or more students whose computed total GPA points grade point averages are identical shall be given the same rank.
Grades earned outside (summer school, extended day) the 8 semesters are not computed toward class rank, but are configured in the student’s GPA.
The rank of the student who immediately follows a tied position will be determined by the number of students preceding him/her and not by the rank of the person preceding him/her.
In recognition of the heavier burden of advanced work, grade point averages shall be weighted by awarding extra units for unusually difficult courses as approved by the Superintendent.
A student’s grade point average and rank in class shall be entered on his/her record and shall be subject to the Board’s policy on release of student records. Rank in class shall be entered on the student’s records and on all transcripts.
The standing or rank in senior class are determined by averaging the higher of either final average for each subject taken in grades 9-12.
All classes taken, regardless of grade earned, are figured as a part of the class average.