Descriptor Term: GRADING AND REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS

(GRADING SYSTEMS)

Descriptor Code: IHA-P

Date Issued: May 27, 2010

Revised: December 12, 2013 September 9, 2014

The Guilford County Schools requires that all parents/guardians be informed at regular

intervals on the academic progress of their children. Grades are a reflection of the

student's progress in meeting the state and local requirements.

High School Grade Calculations

High schools and middle schools with students taking high school courses are to

use the following guidelines to calculate final grades for students.

Course Grade Calculations – Beginning 2010-2011

Block Courses (EOC, AP, IB, NC Final Exams, VOCAT, and All Other Courses)

Term Weight

1st Quarter 40% of final grade

2nd Quarter 40% of final grade

Final Exam 20% of final grade

Final Grade 100%

Year Long Courses (EOC, AP, IB, NC Final Exams, VOCAT, and All Other Courses)

Term Weight

1st Quarter 20% of final grade

2nd Quarter 20% of final grade

1st Semester Grade 40% of final grade

3rd Quarter 20% of final grade

4th Quarter 20% of final grade

2nd Semester Grade 40% of final grade

Final Exam 20% of final grade

Final Grade 100%