A Guide for Findlay City Schools

8th Grade Students

Grade Point Average

What is a GPA?

A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

Example:

LA -- A =4 Calculated by credit:

RE -- B = 3 (PE, Art, Health, etc. are also incl.)

Math -- C =2

Science -- D =1

Social Studies -- C=2 12 total points /5=2.4

How do I figure my GPA in 8th Grade?

Ø MS Distinguished roll: 3.5+, MS Merit roll: 3.0-3.49

Ø High school-national honor society, honor roll, 3.75 Award Night

Ø Colleges look at GPAs to predict future success and acceptance

Ø Scholarships-higher GPAs can mean a better chance at earning scholarships (money that doesn’t need to be repaid)

Ø Driving insurance discount (money in your pocket!)

Ø Sports eligibility-scholar/athlete award

Why is GPA Important?

To remain active in any extracurricular sport or school activity you must maintain a

1.5 GPA and not fail more than 1 class.

At the end of each 9 week quarter, GPAs will be figured to determine eligibility for the

following quarter.

Staying Eligible for Sports and Activities

Take all your classes seriously, and do your very best!!!

What Can I Do?

Let’s Talk About HS Credits

A credit is earned for any high school level class taken in grades 9-12 or select

8th grade classes:

Algebra I, Spanish I, Choir, Art, Band,

Orchestra & Google Apps

Required Credits

4 Credits in English

4 Credits Math

3 Credits Science

3.5 Credits Social Studies

Health (1/2)

PE (1/2)

½ Credit Communication

½ Emerging Technology

Notice that only equals 16.5!!!

Electives are classes that you choose.

4.0 Credits in English4.o Credits Math3.0 Credits Science3.5 Credits Social Studies2 .0 Credits Other Requirements 16.5 Credits

To get 21.5 credits, it is necessary to take electives.

You Can Earn Some of the 21 Credits

in the 8th Grade

Algebra I 1 credit

Spanish I 1 credit

Art I ½ credit

Choir/Band/Orchestra ½ credit

Google Apps ½ credit

These grades will be on your high school transcript that goes to

colleges and will affect your cumulative GPA.

**You may ‘opt out’ by the end of 3rd quarter with parents

permission in writing.

Once a school credit is earned, the grades remain on the high school transcript and

may impact college admission.

What Do You Mean It Counts for Credit?

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In 8th grade your GPA is figured every quarter. That is how we figure honor roll and eligibility for sports and activities.

At the high school you will get a semester GPA and a cumulative GPA?

Yes and no…The grades you earn in high school are averaged into all previous years grades. You can raise

your GPA by getting better grades, but it raises SLOWLY.

Any classes you take for credit this year and during 9-12 grade count towards your cumulative GPA.

If I earn a bad grade, can I get better grades next year to make up for it?

A very special awards program at FHS is the 3.75 Banquet/Award Night

Findlay High School wants you to know that getting a B in Spanish I or Algebra I in 8th grade and a B your first

semester of high school will drop your cumulative GPA below a 3.75.

3.75 Banquet/Award Night at HS

Questions??????