Grade Weighting Policy

Common Pathways While most subject pathways are clear, with prerequisites listed in this booklet, there are multiple options and more complex pathways in the study of foreign languages and mathematics, as described in the charts at the beginning of those sections.

External Examination Fees Parents will be invoiced for the fees charged for each external exam (e.g., AP, IB, SAT, etc.) taken by their child.

TASIS England employs a traditional “A” through “F” grading system, with the grade of: A+ =97–100% A = 93–96% A- = 90–92% B+ = 87–89% B = 83–86% B- = 80–82% C+ = 77–79% C = 73–76% C- = 70–72% D+ = 67–69% D = 63–66% D- = 60–62% F Failure

For purposes of computing the Grade Point Average (GPA) used for Honors awards at the end of each semester, the following system is used: 1. Grades are assigned a numerical equivalent according to a four-point system (“A” = 4.0, “A-” = 3.67, “B+” = 3.33, “B” = 3.0, etc.). 2. Half-credit and full-credit courses are weighted accordingly. 3. IB Courses are awarded grades on the 1-7 scale and weighted accordingly. 4. Grades in Physical Education are not counted towards the GPA nor towards the 19 college-preparatory credits required for graduation. Effort marks are given in each subject to indicate the teacher’s estimate of the attitude, cooperation, and effort of the student, regardless of his or her achievement. Effort marks are numerical, on a scale of one(outstanding) to five (unsatisfactory). Honors lists are compiled at the end of each semester and are based on the semester’s grades. The lists are determined as follows: Highest Honors are awarded for superior academic achievement (3.7 or above GPA). High Honors are awarded for outstanding academic achievement (3.4 or above GPA). Honors are awarded for excellent academic achievement (3.1 or above GPA).