Course Weighting and Honor Roll

All courses receive a numerical grade and weight (see below).

The quarterly averages on report cards, GPA and class rank reflect the weighted average.                          

  • Honors courses 1.05 

  • Advanced course 1.07 

  • College courses 1.07

  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses 1.07

  • Regents classes and all other courses receive a weight of 1.0 

EXAMPLE:  Final Average of a Course x Weight of the Course x Credit of Course 

Honor Roll Requirements 

The Honor Roll is calculated at the end of each quarter.

Honor Roll with Distinction - A student must have an overall average of 90 percent or above in all academic areas, including physical education.

Honor Roll - A student must have an overall average between 85 percent and 89.99 percent in all academic areas including physical education. 

*Averages are not rounded-up.