Students complete two semesters during the academic year. The semesters (fall & spring) are broken down into two 9-week marking periods. Report card grades are available for marking periods.

9-week grade + 9-week grade = 90% of semester grade 10% is semester exam grade.

GPA Points are calculated on semester averages.

Additional grading information can be found in the student handbook.

Calculation Schedule:

June:

• GPA Update for all 10th & 11th graders, and recent graduates.

• Class Rank Update for all 11th graders. Rank used for college admissions.

August/September

• GPA update for all 11th & 12th graders including summer courses taken.

• Please note rank will not be recalculated at this time.

January

• GPA update for all 10th, 11th & 12th graders to include all courses taken in first semester.

• Class Rank Update for all 11th graders and 12th graders. 12th graders can use rank for college admissions.

Participation in UIL Activities is contigent on the below policies as outlined by the University Interscholastic League

Eligibility for many of these activities is governed by state law and the rules of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), a statewide association overseeing interdistrict competition. If a student is involved in an academic, athletic, or music activity governed by UIL, the student and parent are expected to know and follow all rules of the UIL organization. Students and parents can access the UIL Parent Information Manual (https://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/manuals) online. A hard copy can be provided by the coach or sponsor of the activity on request.