Welcome to Parent Information Night

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Welcome to Parent Information Night GPA and
Class Rank
Presented by Neshaminy School District SPIN
S.P.I.N. MISSION The mission of SPIN is to create
and sustain an informed school community in which
parents and school staff work together to foster
communication and to build connections that
support student success.  
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Grade Point Average
Class Rank
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Understanding GPA
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What does GPA represent?
A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System.
McGee- Yesterday
The average grade earned by a student, figured by
dividing the grade points earned by the number of
credits attempted. Answer.com- 2008
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Quiz Question 1
Students have one GPA? True False
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Understanding GPA
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
Math A Social Studies B Science
A English C PE A
A Numerical Mean of an Alpha Grading System

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Understanding GPA
Math A Social Studies B Science
A English C PE A
4 3
GPA 7 / 2 3.50
GPA 11 / 3 3.67
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GPA 13 / 4 3.25
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GPA 17 / 5 3.40
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
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Understanding GPA
Math A Social Studies B Science
A English C PE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
4.5
15.0
Quality Points
15.0
3.33
GPA


Credits
4.5
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Understanding Non-Weighted GPA
Math A Social Studies B Science
A English C PE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
4.5
15.0
Quality Points
15.0
3.33
GPA


Credits
4.5
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Understanding Weighted GPA
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
Non-Weighted GPA
Math A Social Studies
B Science A English
C PE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
3.33
Weighted GPA
3.89
4.5
15.0
AP Honors Others
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
A 4.5 B 3.5 C 2.5 D 1 F 0.0
A 5 B 4 C 3 D 1 F 0
4.5
4.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C PE A
4 3 4 2 4
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X
4.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
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4.0
3
3.0
4.5
17.5
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Quiz Question 2
Students have two GPA? True False True, but.
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Ways to Calculate GPA
Weighted GPA
Marking Period Semester Year Cumulative Course
Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Non-Weighted GPA
Marking Period Semester Year Cumulative Course
Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
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Understanding Neshaminys GPA
Weighted GPA Marking Period Semester Year Cumulati
ve Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
Non-Weighted GPA Marking Period Semester Year Cumu
lative Course Inclusion/Exclusion Rules
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Weighted GPA - Marking Period
Courses Included ALL When Calculated MP1,
MP2, MP3 Grades Used Current Marking Period
Grades
Quality Points
8.0
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
A Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE A
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
4.0
0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.125
X X X X X X X X
1.125 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.125 1.0
1.0 0.5
Credits
1.875
GPA
4.27
Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17
1.875
8.0
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Weighted GPA - Year
Courses Included ALL When Calculated End of
Year Grades Used Final Course Grades
Quality Points
29.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X X X X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
Credits
7.5
GPA
3.93
Distinguished Honor Roll -- 3.8 Honor Roll -- 3.17
7.5
29.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative

• Courses Included
• Grade 9 Grade 12
• Total Credits capped per year

Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X X X X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
Grade 09 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 10 - 7.0 Credit
Max Grade 11 - 6.5 Credit Max Grade 12 - 6.5
Credit Max
7.5
29.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Why cap Credits each year?
Quality Points
21.5
Credits
6.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 Hrs C Adv Art 3
C Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0
3.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X X X X
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 4.0
1.5
GPA
3.31
Quality Points
25.5
Lunch
Credits
7.5
GPA
3.40
6.5
21.5
7.5
25.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Why cap Credits each year?
Quality Points
27.5
Credits
6.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
A Spanish 5 Hrs A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
X X X X X X X X
4.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
GPA
4.23
Quality Points
31.5
Lunch
Credits
7.5
GPA
4.20
6.5
27.5
7.5
31.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Grades Used Final Course Grades
Grade 11 - End of Year
Cumulative GPA
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
X X X X X X X X
109.5
4.13
7.5
29.5
GPA

26.5
6.5
25.5
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative

• Grade 9 Not Presently Published
• Grade 10 11 End of Year
• Grade 12 Mid-Year and End of Year

When Published
Why not more frequently??
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
B A A C A A A A
A B A C A A A A
A B A C A A A A
A B A C A A A A
?? ?? A C A A A A
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Quiz Question 3
Colleges use a students Neshaminy GPA in the
admission process? True False
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College Admissions Office
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Grades Used Final Course Grades
Grade 11 - End of Year
Cumulative GPA
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
X X X X X X X X
109.5
4.13
7.5
29.5
GPA

26.5
6.5
25.5
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Whats Important to Colleges
Considerable Importance
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Grades in College Prep Courses Strength of
Curriculum Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Grades
in All Courses Essay or Writing Sample Class
Rank Counselor Recommendation Students
demonstrated interest Teacher Recommendation Inter
view Extracurricular Activities Subject Test
Scores (AP/IB) State Graduation Exam Scores SAT
II Scores Work
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60
51
28
23
21
21
20
10
8
8
6
Source BCCT Oct 5, 2008 National Association
for College Admission Counseling
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3
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Weighted GPA - Cumulative
Grades Used Final Course Grades
Grade 11 - End of Year
Cumulative GPA
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
1.5
Honors Math A AP Psych
B Science A AP English
C Spanish 5 A Adv Art 3
A Concert Choir A PE B
4.5 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 4.0 4.0
3.0
X X X X X X X X
109.5
4.13
7.5
29.5
GPA

26.5
6.5
25.5
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College Admissions Office
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Quiz Question 4
Class Rank Order is determined by A)
Non-Weighted Cumulative GPA B) Weighted
Cumulative GPA C) Neither
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Understanding Class Rank
Student A
Student B
Math A Social St
A Science A English A

4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Math A Social St
A Science A English
A Spanish 3 A Accounting A

4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
4.0
16.0
GPA
4.00
6.0
24.0
GPA
4.00
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Understanding Class Rank
Student C
Student D
Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0
Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A Spanish 3
A Accounting A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
4.0
18.5
GPA
4.625
6.0
26.5
GPA
4.42
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Understanding Class Rank
Student A 4.0 Student B 6.0 Student C
4.0 Student D 6.0
16.0 24.0 18.5 26.5
4.00 4.00 4.63 4.42
Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points
NOT GPA
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Understanding Class Rank
Student E
Student D
Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A Spanish 3
A Accounting A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A Spanish 3
A Accounting A Graphic Com A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
6.0
26.5
GPA
7.0
30.5
4.42
26.5
6.0
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Understanding Class Rank
Student A 4.0 Student B 6.0 Student C
4.0 Student D 6.0 Student E 6.0
16.0 24.0 18.5 26.5 26.5
4.00 4.00 4.63 4.42 4.42
Class Rank is based on Cumulative Quality Points
NOT GPA
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Quiz Question 5
Inaccurate Cumulative GPAs and Ranks are most
often caused by A) Missed Courses/Grades from
Transcript B) Failure to Exclude Seventh
Major C) Over Exclusion of Courses D) All of
the Above
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Understanding Class Rank
Student E
Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A Spanish 3
A Accounting A Graphic Com A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

• Missed Courses/Grades from Transcript
• Failure to Exclude Seventh Major
• C) Over Exclusion of Courses

7.0
30.5
26.5
6.0
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FAQ

• How can I raise my Cumulative GPA?
• Get Better Grades
• Take High Level Courses

AP Honors Others
A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
A 4.5 B 3.5 C 2.5 D 1.5 F 0.0
A 5 B 4 C 3 D 2 F 0
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FAQ
I got a 4.2 GPA MP1 and MP2 of my Senior Year,
why didnt my Cumulative GPA go up more?
20 Credits 3.5 GPA Work
3.25 Credits 4.2 GPA work
Gr 12
Gr 11
Gr 10
Gr 9
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FAQ
I got all As last year but my Class Rank
dropped why?

• Grade Point Total of Schedule
• Grade Adjustment of those Below

Honors Math A AP Psych A Science
A AP English A Spanish 3
A Accounting A Graphic Com A
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X X X X
4.5 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
7.0
30.5
26.5
26.5
6.0
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Individual Questions Dr. McGees
Office 215-809-6105 rmcgee_at_neshaminy.k12.pa.us