Beaufort 01 Grading Policy

Beaufort 01 Grade Scale

Beaufort 01 School District utilizes a standard grading scale to assess student performance:

GradePercentage
A90-100%
B80-89%
C70-79%
D60-69%
F0-59%

Example

To calculate the final grade, consider the following example where a student has the following grades:

AssessmentWeightGrade (%)
Homework20%85%
Midterm30%78%
Final Exam50%90%

The final grade calculation would be:

Final Grade = (85 × 0.2) + (78 × 0.3) + (90 × 0.5)

Final Grade: 85.4% (B)

Grading Policy

Beaufort 01 has additional grading policies that include:

  • High School Level:
  • Students must achieve a minimum grade of 60% to pass.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses have weighted grades to reflect the increased rigor.
  • Middle School Level:
  • Similar grading scale with emphasis on preparation for high school standards.
  • Participation and effort are also graded to encourage consistent engagement.

FAQs

1. How is the GPA calculated in Beaufort 01?
GPA is calculated by converting the final grades to grade points and averaging them. For example, an ‘A’ is worth 4 points, a ‘B’ is worth 3 points, etc.

2. Are there weighted grades for honors or AP courses?
Yes, honors and AP courses have weighted grades to account for their increased difficulty. For instance, an ‘A’ in an AP course might be worth 5 points instead of 4.

3. What happens if a student fails a course?
If a student fails a course, they may need to retake it to meet graduation requirements. Summer school or credit recovery programs may be available.

4. How are final exams weighted?
Final exams typically account for 50% of the final grade, though this can vary by course.

5. Can parents view their child’s grades online?
Yes, Beaufort 01 provides an online portal where parents can monitor their child’s academic progress and grades.

For more detailed information, visit the Beaufort 01 School District website.

Now that you understand the Beaufort 01’s grading policy, calculate your final grade with our easy-to-use final grade calculator!