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THE GRADING SYSTEM IN GRADES 11 AND 12
Cumulative Grade Point Averages (GPA) are computed at the end of each semester of Grade
11 and 12. GPAs are based upon weighted grades and are computed using grades earned at
ISM during the 11 th and 12 th grades.
Grade Weighting
In order to encourage High School students to enter the more rigorous academic programs
and to ensure that their efforts and achievements are appropriately and fairly reflected for
class ranking purposes, a grade weighting system is maintained.
Additive Weights
– All IBS2 courses + 0.5 per semester grade
– All IBH1 courses + 0.5 per semester grade
– All IBH2 courses + 0.5 per semester grade
– All AP courses + 0.5 per semester grade
– IBS Math Studies will not be weighted
Due to heavy coursework requirements, it is recommended that students take no more than
three IB Higher Level or AP courses, or any combination thereof. Students may petition to
take a fourth IB Higher Level or AP course that will not be weighted. Final approval of that
request will be made by the HS Principal after consultation with teachers, the IB/AP
Coordinator, and Guidance Counselors. In every case, however, no more than three (3)
Higher Level, AP or combination of such courses will receive a weighted grade in Grade 11.
In Grade 12, students can only receive weighting for a maximum of six classes. In
determining academic honors and awards, an advantage is given to those students pursuing
a more challenging curriculum.
Mapping ISM and IB Grading Scales
The table below shows how IB number grades are mapped to ISM letter grades.
ISM letter IB grade
grade
A 7
A –
6
B +
B
5
B –
C +
4
C
C –
D +
3
D
D –
2
F
1
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