Grades: Letter grades of A, B, C, D, F are given, with D the lowest passing grade; "Pass" grades are given in some P.E. classes. College preparatory courses show a "P" on the transcript. AP and Honors courses (except English 10 Honors) are given one extra point in calculating some GPAs.

Grade Point Averages: State GPA is unweighted and based on courses from grade 10 on excluding P.E. Total GPA is based on all subjects taken in grades 9  – 12 and is weighted. College GPA is calculated on college preparatory courses in grades 10 – 12 and is weighted. Decile rank is calculated on college preparatory courses in grades 10 and 11. No individual class rank is calculated.

• The academic year is made up of two 18-week semesters. Students may take up to seven courses each semester. A limited summer school is available.
• Transcripts and Graduation Requirements include courses taken in grade 9 at the local junior high schools.