2021-2022 Course Guide 122120 FINAL (1) - Flipbook - Page 9
MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
EXPLANATION OF GRADES & GRADE POINT VALUES
The Menomonee Falls High School grading system is a 1-tier system with eligible courses (core subject honor classes and
classes receiving post-secondary credit) receiving an additional grade point value of .025 per semester. The additional grade
point value shall be added after the student’s grades are averaged at the end of each semester.
Grade
A
A-
Percentage %
(93-100)
(90-92)
Weight
4.0
3.67
B+
B
B-
(87-89)
(83-86)
(80-82)
3.33
3.0
2.67
C+
C
C-
(77-79)
(73-76)
(70-72)
2.33
2.0
1.67
D+
D
D-
(67-69)
(63-66)
(60-62)
1.33
1.0
0.67
F
Below 60
0
Looking to your Future…
Grades and Course Selection
The most selective colleges will always expect students to take the most rigorous course of study available
in their high school. Avoiding a challenging course to “protect” a high GPA will hurt a student in these
highly competitive settings.
While good grades are important, rigorous coursework is always the first, most important consideration
for all students. Student essays and teacher recommendations are also powerful factors.
Every college is different, and colleges will change from year to year as they make decisions about
students. Some of these colleges will accept either a weighted or regular GPA for scholarship
qualification. The key is to investigate each college individually.
NCAA Scholarship Eligibility
To plan for NCAA eligibility, students must consult frequently with their school counselor regarding course
selections. The NCAA website should be consulted regularly to find the high school core courses that are
approved. Go to https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool
Other NCAA requirements on GPA and ACT scores can be found at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
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