Grading
District 99 uses a weighted grade system for assigning point values to grades earned in selected courses. The criteria for a course to be weighted are 1) those courses in selected disciplines where section grouping is used to challenge the students by accelerating the learning rate and increasing the amount of content in the discipline; and 2) those courses in selected disciplines where course content is similar or equal to the content in university level courses.
Grades of A, B, C, and D are awarded an additional point in courses identified as having weighted grades. The grading scale for courses with weighted grades are as follows: A = five points, B = four points, C = three points, D = two points.
The following courses are designated as grade weighted:
AP Art History
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AP Studio Art: 3D Design (Ceramics)
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AP Biology
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AP Studio Art: 3D Design (Jewelry & Metalwork)
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AP Calculus AB
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AP U.S. Government & Politics
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AP Calculus BC
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AP U.S. History
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AP Chemistry
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Anatomy & Physiology
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AP Computer Science
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Architectural Drawing 1 Honors
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AP English Language & Composition
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Architectural Drawing 2 Honors
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AP English Literature & Composition
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Biology Honors
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AP Environmental Science
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Chemistry Honors
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AP European History
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Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW)
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AP French Language & Culture
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Earth & Space Science Honors
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AP German Language & Culture
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Engineering Design & Development (PLTW)
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AP Microeconomics
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English & Communication I and II Honors
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AP Macroeconomics
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French III Honors
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AP Music Theory
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French V Honors
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AP Physics C: Mechanics
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German III Honors
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AP Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
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Managerial Accounting Honors
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AP Psychology
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Math 2 Honors
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AP Spanish Language & Culture
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Math 3 Honors
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AP Statistics
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Physics Honors
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AP Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
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Precalculus 400 Honors
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AP Studio Art: 2D Design (Digital Photography)
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Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
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AP Studio Art: 2D Design (Computer Design)
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Spanish III Honors
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Spanish V Honors
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The following courses have a weighted grade option. If a student would like to take the following courses as weighted, they must indicate this to the teacher: A Cappella Choir, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Journalism Honors.
PASS-FAIL COURSE GRADING OPTION
Rather than receiving a traditional grade, students may choose the pass-fail grade option in Keyboarding Technology, all music courses, PE for eligible varsity athletes and Seminar. The following conditions will apply to a student seeking pass-fail grading:
- A student must declare in writing, accompanying the parent's signature, his/her desire to be graded on a pass- fail basis by no later than Monday of the fourth week of each semester. The deadline for students enrolled in Keyboarding Technology opposite lunch is the end of the ninth week. Otherwise, traditional grading procedures will be utilized.
- The pass-fail grade will be recorded on the student’s report card at the semester as well as on the student’s transcript.
- Pass-fail option courses may be counted as credit for graduation but will not count in calculating GPA.
- A student who elects the pass-fail option is expected to meet the same course requirements and will be evaluated by the same procedures as are other students.