Honor Roll
Honor Roll
The recognition of academic excellence is encouraged throughout Pittsfield Public Schools. The Superintendent has established procedures for identifying and recognizing students whose achievement constitutes exemplary performance at the secondary level.
Middle School Honor Roll
An Honor Roll has been established to recognize the academic achievements of students. Honor Roll is determined on a quarterly basis.
Grade Value Scale
Using the following scale, multiply the number of credits assigned to each corresponding letter grade by the appropriate value to determine the weighted value.
| Letter Grade | Grade Value |
|---|---|
| A+ | 10 |
| A | 9 |
| A- | 8 |
| B+ | 7 |
| B | 6 |
| B- | 5 |
| C+ or Lower | 0 |
Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA)
Credits are assigned to each course based on the amount of instructional time:
- 5 credits for year-long courses
- 2.5 credits for semester courses
To calculate a student's GPA:
- Multiply the credits assigned to each course by the corresponding grade value.
- Add all weighted values together.
- Divide the total weighted value by the total number of credits attempted.
Numerical Grade Conversion
Use the following chart to convert numerical grades to letter grades.
| Numerical Grade | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 97–100 | A+ |
| 94–96 | A |
| 90–93 | A- |
| 87–89 | B+ |
| 84–86 | B |
| 80–83 | B- |
| 77–79 | C+ |
| 74–76 | C |
| 70–73 | C- |
| 67–69 | D+ |
| 64–66 | D |
| 60–63 | D- |
| 59 and below | F |
Middle School Honor Roll Recognition
- High Honors
- Students earning a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 8.5 and 10.0 qualify for High Honors.
- Honors
- Students earning a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 7.0 and 8.4 qualify for Honors.
High School Honor Roll
At the high school level, Grade Point Average (GPA) is used to determine Honor Roll recognition.
Recognition Levels
- High Honors
- Students earning a Grade Point Average of 92 or above qualify for High Honors.
- Honors
- Students earning a Grade Point Average of 88 or above qualify for Honors.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Regulations
The following regulations apply when calculating a student's GPA:
- All courses not designated Pass/Fail shall affect the GPA, except Physical Education.
- Additional weight is applied as follows:
| Course Type | Additional Weight |
|---|---|
| Advanced Placement (AP) | +6 |
| Honors | +5 |
| Intensive | +3 |
| All Other Courses (Grade 88 or Above) | +2 |
Additional GPA regulations include:
- Quarterly and cumulative GPAs are calculated at the end of each marking period.
- Only courses completed within Pittsfield Public Schools are included in GPA calculations.
- Repeated courses completed during summer school will appear on the transcript but will not be included in GPA calculations.
