PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Grading Evaluation of student academic performance will be communicated by means of number grades on a 100-point scale. Letter equivalents to these numbers are as follows: 97–100 A+ 80–82 93–96 A 77–79 90–92 A73–76 87–89 B+ 70–72 83–86 B 69–below
BC+ C CF
In addition to an academic grade, students are also given a conduct grade in each course. Evaluation of student conduct will be expressed by use of symbols representing the following: S indicates Satisfactory N indicates Needs Improvement Students who receive multiple conduct grades of “N” will be evaluated by the grade level team, which will recommend consequences. Grade Point Average (GPA) Unweighted grades go on the report card and on the transcript. The Upper School applies a system of weights “in house” for honors and AP classes. These weighted grades are used in calculating a weighted GPA that is reflected, along with the unweighted GPA, on the transcript. In calculating a student’s cumulative GPA, the following apply: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Only grades earned at Lovett are considered. Honors courses receive an extra weight of 5 points in weighted GPA. Advanced Placement courses receive an extra weight of 10 points in weighted GPA. The courses that receive a letter grade do not count toward a student’s cumulative average.
In computing a student’s academic average, failing grades of 60–69 will count at face value; grades below 60 will register as 60. The Upper School does not report class rank. Headmaster’s List The Headmaster’s List, the Upper School’s highest academic category, is published at the end of each semester. In order to be included on this list, students in Grades 9–12 must meet the following criteria: 1. 2.
Overall semester weighted average of 94 (unrounded) or higher. No grade of “N” in citizenship.
Scholars List The Upper School Scholars List, published at the end of each semester, includes students in Grades 9–12 (not listed on the Headmaster’s List) who meet the following criteria:
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