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Calculating Cumulative GPA

1. To calculate cumulative GPA., total the credit hours and grade points from all semesters

accumulated over the 4 years

2. Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours (over the 4 years)

3. Round the average to the nearest two decimal places for your student’s cumulative GPA

Calculating Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors Courses

When taking AP (advanced placement) or honors courses, grade points are generally weighted.

For example, a half point (.50) is added for honors courses, and a whole point (1.0) is added for

AP courses (A then equals 4.50 for an Honors class, or 5.00 for an Advanced Placement class).

As schools may differ when assigning point value, contact your college for their grading

system.)

Earning Dual Credit

Did you know 15 hours of college credit validates a high school diploma? Many parents enroll

their students into dual credit at local community colleges, take college level courses online, or

take AP tests in order to gain these additional credits.

Tip: Double check the GPA calculation for any errors before using it on college or job

applications.

*Grading scale is based on standardized information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. This is

just a suggestion to help parents with calculating GPA. As the designated instructor, you can choose the scale that

works for your teaching environment.

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