How do Honors classes affect a GPA?
Due to the extra degree of difficulty associated with an Honors class, LSS awards them a weighted grade point (A=5; B=4; C=3). These added grade points tend to boost a student’s GPA. The degree to which colleges and universities accept these enhanced grades varies by institution. For example, the University of California (UC) accepts some, but not all, of the Honors courses when calculating GPA as part of its admissions procedures. The LSS courses that are designated as UC-approved Honors courses are designated by a star on the UC-approved course list for Laurel Springs School. Please note: Some universities may not give weighted grades for Honors classes.
Due to the extra degree of difficulty associated with an Honors class, LSS awards them a weighted grade point (A=5; B=4; C=3). These added grade points tend to boost a student’s GPA. The degree to which colleges and universities accept these enhanced grades varies by institution. For example, the University of California (UC) accepts some, but not all, of the Honors courses when calculating GPA as part of its admissions procedures. The LSS courses that are designated as UC-approved Honors courses are designated by a star on the UC-approved course list for Laurel Springs School. Please note: Some universities may not give weighted grades for Honors classes.
