College & Career Planning
Calculating a GPA (Grade Point Average)
A GPA (Grade Point Average) is a number that averages all grades received while in high school. (Middle school courses do not count toward your GPA.) BCHS uses a 4.0 scale, but we do offer an added value of 1.0 for all grades received in AP (Advanced Placement) and dual enrollment courses.
A = 4.0
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.0
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.0
C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33
D = 1.0
D- = .67
F = 0.0 (With no credit given)
E = 0.0 (With credit given)
In order to calculate a GPA, add all your semester grades as a number value, and divide by the number of grades. This is your GPA.
Paying for College
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Did you know that you may be eligible for financial aid? And even if you think you aren’t, it’s smart to apply for it. You may begin applying for financial aid after October 1 of your senior year. Visit the FAFSA website to get details.
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Grading Scale
Grades are rounded to the nearest whole number
92.5% and up = A
89.5% - 92% = A-
86.5% - 89% = B+
82.5% - 86% = B
79.5% - 82% = B-
76.5% - 79% = C+
72.5% - 76% = C
69.5% - 72% = C-
66.5% - 69% = D+
62.5% - 66% = D
59.5% - 62% = D-
59% and Below = F
A Semester Grade = 40% of each marking period grade, and 20% of the final exam.
