Calculate your final course grade for Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school courses. This tool uses the official weighting: 22.5% per quarter and 10% for the final exam.
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Your Final Course Grade:
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Understanding the HCPSS Grading System
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) utilizes a specific weighted formula for high school students to determine final course grades. Whether you are aiming for the Honor Roll or just trying to ensure you pass a difficult class, understanding how your quarterly performance impacts your final GPA is crucial.
How Grades are Calculated
For most high school credit courses in Howard County, the final grade is a combination of four quarters and a final exam. The breakdown is as follows:
Quarter 1: 22.5%
Quarter 2: 22.5%
Quarter 3: 22.5%
Quarter 4: 22.5%
Final Exam: 10.0%
The HCPSS Point Scale
Each letter grade is assigned a numerical value to calculate the final average:
Letter Grade
Quality Points
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4.0
B
3.0
C
2.0
D
1.0
E (Fail)
0.0
Final Grade Thresholds
Once the weighted average is calculated, HCPSS converts the final score back into a letter grade based on these ranges:
3.50 – 4.00: A
2.50 – 3.49: B
1.50 – 2.49: C
0.75 – 1.49: D
Below 0.75: E
Real-Life Example
Suppose a student receives the following grades in Biology:
Q1: B (3.0), Q2: A (4.0), Q3: B (3.0), Q4: C (2.0), Final Exam: B (3.0)