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How to Calculate your GPA
Let's Get Ready to do some Math!
Normal GPA Scale
A=4 points
B=3 points
C=2 points
D=1 point
F=0 points
Honor's + .5 points
A=4.5 points
B=3.5 points
C=2.5 points
D=1.5 points
F=0 points
AP & Some DE Classes + 1.0 points
A=5 points
B=4 points
C=3 points
D=2 point
F=0 points
STEP 1: Convert numeric grade into letter grade using the CCSD grading scale
100-90=A; 89-80=B; 79-74=C; 73-70=D; 69 & below=F
STEP 2: Assign appropriate points according to the course and the letter grade above
STEP 3: Find the sum (add up) from the points assigned in STEP 2.
STEP 4: Divide by the number of courses that make up the sum in STEP 3.
Types of GPA's
Weighted GPA:
This GPA can be found on your PHS/CCSD transcript. It includes the Quality Points (QP's) for Honor's, AP and eligible Dual Enrollment classes. This GPA includes ALL classes on the transcript.
Unweighted GPA:
This GPA can be found on your PHS/CCSD transcript. It does NOT include the Quality Points (QP's) for Honor's, AP and eligible Dual Enrollment classes. This GPA includes ALL classes on the transcript.
Academic/Core GPA:
A self-calculated GPA only containing ELA, Math, Sci, SS & World Languages. This type of GPA does NOT include elective courses. Many colleges will calculate just the academic/core GPA when determining admission. It is best to ask each college how they calculate GPA's. In addition, they may or may not include QP's.
HOPE GPA:
This GPA is what determines eligibility for the HOPE scholarship program. It is calculated by the Georgia Finance Commission. QP's are calculated differently than CCSD/PHS's GPA. You can find your HOPE GPA by making an account on www.gafutures.org. A Social Security Number is required to gain access to a student's HOPE GPA. If you cannot gain access, please email your school counselor.