6146.11

Instruction
Class Rank and Grade Weighting

The curriculum contains a wide variety of courses at various levels of academic challenge. Students are allowed considerable choice and are encouraged to strive for academic excellence. A system of grade weighting recognizes the differences in academic rigor. Grade weighting encourages and rewards students for selecting courses at more challenging levels of difficulty.

A grade weighting/class ranking system shall be implemented for the high school in accordance with the guidelines set forth and published annually in the high school parent/student handbook.

Parents and students shall be advised annually, via the schools' parent/teacher handbook, of this position and the specifics of the weighted grading program.

Rank in class will be determined by the process outlined in the accompanying regulations.

{cf. 5124-Reporting to Parents)

{cf. 6145.5-Advanced College Placement)

Legal Reference:    Connecticut General Statutes

P.A. 99-81 An Act Concerning Weighted Grading for Honors Classes