GPA and Class Rank

At the end of semester, the class rank and the weighted class rank will be computed for students in the 11th and 12th grades. Students should be aware of the following information related to class rank.

1. The GPA is figured at the beginning of the junior year and refigured each semester hereafter.
2. Rank is not computed for 9th and 10th grades.
3. Seniors and juniors must contact the guidance office for their GPA and class rank.
4. All classes are included in computing a students’ GPA and class rank. If a student repeats a class both grades are included.

Class rank will be reported on final individual students' transcripts. To be eligible for final class rank a student must attend at least one full school year (two consecutive semesters - at the end of his/her high school career) at Joplin HS.

Definitions for recording courses on a transcript for purposes of class rank:

Graded credits = course taken by a students in grades 9-12 whereby a letter grade of A, B, C, D, of F is awarded. Only classes taken in grades 9-12 will count towards both graduation honors and class rank.
Note: All Pass/Fail courses, courses taken outside the regular school day, correspondence courses, non-graded independent study courses, etc… will not count as graded credits.

Full -Time Equivalent Student = Any student who is enrolled and participating in a full schedule of classes offered during a regular school day.

Grade Point Average (GPA) = The Grade Point Average is an accumulative numerical average of all grades earned during high school.