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Grade Point Average


The GPA is derived by multiplying the numerical equivalent of each grade (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) by the corresponding units of credit, adding the totals for all courses taken in a semester and dividing by the total number of credits attempted.
 
The Weighted GPA
Certain BVSD courses, determined by school board policy, are identified as having a higher level of rigor and are designated as weighted courses.
 
How does the weighted process work?
The weighted GPA is calculated using one additional quality point per letter grade in a weighted class. Only the GPA is affected; the grade itself is not changed on the report card or on the transcript. For example, a “B” in a weighted class is listed as a B; but counts for 4 point per credit instead of the 3 points per credit it would count for in an un-weighted class (the complete weighted grade scale is: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0). According to BVSD School Board policy, all internal selections of academic honors such as cum laude, National Honor Society, graduation honors, academic letters, etc. are based on the weighted Grade Point Average.

Grading Scale

A – exceptional accomplishment
B – high accomplishment
C – average accomplishment
D – low accomplishment
F – NC, accomplishment less than needed for credit
I – incomplete, must be completed within 15 school days or will become an F
WP – withdraw pass; on transcript, not included in GPA
WF – withdraw fail; on transcript, not included in GPA

 
Standards Based Grading
Like all BVSD schools, Monarch High School has established a standards-based grading philosophy that is printed in the student handbook.

GPA Computation Examples

Unweighted Courses
Attempted           Points
      A = 4      x 5      =  20
      B = 3       x 5      =  15
      C = 2       x 5      =  10
      D = 1      x 5      =    5
      F = 0       x 0      =    0
      E = 1       x 5      =    5
                       30          55
      55/30 = 1.80 Unweighted GPA
 
Weighted Courses
Attempted           Points
      A =  5     x 5      =  25
      B =  4      x 5      =  20
      C =  3      x 5      =  15
      D = 2      x 5      =  10
      F =  0      x 0      =    0
                       25           70
      70/25 = 2.80 Weighted GPA


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  • About Us
    • Counseling Staff
    • Monarch School Profile
  • Academic
    • 8th Grade Transition Information
    • Course Selection 2025-26 >
      • START HERE: Course Selection
      • Standard/Advanced/AP Classwork & Homework Expectations
      • Grade Point Average
      • Course Progression Sequence
    • Academic Programs >
      • Advanced Placement
      • CU Succeed
      • High School of Business
      • Additonal Academic Programs
      • Additional Credit Options
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Past Presentations >
      • Past Presentations
    • Financial Wellness Course (Formerly Money 101)
    • Summer Homework
    • NCAA Approved Courses
    • CTE Programs at BVSD
    • BVSD Summer School
    • BVSD Online Classes
    • Tutoring Resources
  • Post-Secondary
    • College >
      • Colorado Schools Middle 50% of Accepted Students Profile
      • ACT - SAT - PSAT Testing
      • College Search Tools
      • Essay Writing Tips
      • Letter of Rec & Transcript Requests >
        • Letters of Recommendation
        • Transcript Request
      • Paying For College >
        • Scholarships & Loans
        • FAFSA & CSS Profile
        • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
        • Financial Aid Presentations
        • FRCC’s University Transfer Track
      • NACAC Admission Trends
      • The Common Application Tips
      • College Reps in the PGC, Visiting a College & College Fairs
      • NCAA Athletes Division I & II
      • Online College - Resources
    • CU Boulder Average Admitted Student Profile By Program
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