Transcript SCOTTSBLUFF HIGH SCHOOL Graduation Honors

• Current valedictorian/salutatorian system recognizes two
students based on weighted GPA. Dual credit and AP
courses in the core subjects are weighted.
• Issues with current system
 Students “gaming” the system
 Conflicts with Career Academy programming
 Increased dual credit offerings
 Most colleges do not consider weighted GPAs
• Committee comprised of building administrators,
counselors, registrar, teacher, current and former parents,
and students.
• Objective – Create a policy that recognizes students for
their academic efforts while promoting an education that
allows students to take courses that align with their post
secondary and career goals.
• Two meetings in January.
• Reviewed other school’s recognition systems and articles
relating to best practices.
• Committee is recommending a change to the current
policy.
Adopt a Laude Recognition System
• Summa Cum Laude
4.0 grade point average or above
• Magna Cum Laude
3.9-3.99 grade point average
• Cum Laude
3.75-3.89 grade point average
Grade Point Average
The cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a student at
the end of eight semesters of high school will be used to
determine graduation honors. The GPA will be calculated
on a weighted scale. AP and designated dual credit
courses offered through Scottsbluff Public Schools will be
used for weighting purposes. Transfer students may use AP
courses from the school of origination in the weighting
process. In order to be eligible for graduation honors, a
student must complete all Scottsbluff High School
graduation requirements and must be registered as a fulltime Scottsbluff High School student (20 credits per
semester) during their entire senior year.
• Weight AP courses and identified dual credit courses.
• A committee will be developed to determine which dual
credit courses are weighted.
Grade
Regular Points
Weighted Points
A 90 - 100
4.0
5.0
B 80 - 89
3.0
4.0
C 70 - 79
2.0
3.0
D 60 - 69
1.0
2.0
Class of…
Number of
Graduates
Summa Cum
Laude
4.0 GPA or
above
Magna Cum
Laude
3.9-3.99 GPA
Cum Laude
3.75-3.89
GPA
Percentag
e Totals
2016
167
12/7.2%
5/3%
10/6%
16.2%
2015
160
18/11.3%
3/1.9%
8/5%
18.2%
2014
179
14/7.8%
2/1.1%
11/6.1%
15%
2013
175
18/10.3%
8/4.6%
10/5.7%
20.6%
Key Notes
• All numbers were figured using the weighted
scale.
• Class of 2016 data is reflective of seven
semesters of coursework.
• Class of 2013 was the first class to use
weighted grades.
• Form committee to identify dual credit courses to be
weighted.
• Determine year of implementation.
• Final approval from the board at March meeting.
Grades
9 & 10
• Pre-Career
Academy
Courses
Grade
11
• Foundational
Career
Academy
Grade
12
• Second
Foundational
Career Academy or
• Specialized
Academy Pathway
PROPOSED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2017
CREDIT HOURS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION - 263
ENGLISH
40
English 9 or Honors English 9
10
English 10 or Honors English 10
10
English 11 or AP English Language
10
English Elective
10
MATH
Algebra I
Geometry or Advanced Geometry
Math Elective
30
10
10
10
SCIENCE
Physical Science
Biology
Science Elective
30
10
10
10
SOCIAL STUDIES
Geography/Current Events
U.S. History or AP U.S. History
World History or AP World History
American Government
35
10
10
10
5
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
10
VOCATIONAL/TECHNOLOGY
Personal Finance
10
5
FINE ARTS
5
CLASS OF 2018 AND BEYOND
CREDIT HOURS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION - 265
CAREER ACADEMY
70
Pre-Academy Course(s)
10
Foundational Academy or Pathway Courses
60
* Successful completion of two Foundational Career Academies OR
one Foundational Career Academy AND one Specialized Academy Pathway
is required for graduation.
** Courses may count toward completion of both a Foundational Career
Academy and core content requirements. However, they may only
be counted once toward total hours needed for graduation (265).
ENGLISH
English 9 or Honors English 9
English 10 or Honors English 10
English 11 or AP English Language
English Elective
40
10
10
10
10
MATH
Algebra I
Geometry or Advanced Geometry
Math Elective
30
10
10
10
SCIENCE
Physical Science
Biology
Science Elective
30
10
10
10
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Geography/World History
U.S. History or AP U.S. History
American Government
Social Sciences Elective
30
10
10
5
5
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
10