GISD Transcript & GPA example

Let's take a look at a transcript and break it down:

2. Academic Rigor

• Courses
• Course Types
• Grades
• Credits

1. Identifying information:

• Name, ID, Birthdate, grade
• Parent Address
• High School info

3. Graduation Plan & earned Endorsement(s)

4. Class Rank and GPA(s)

5. Performance Aknowledgements earned:

• Outstanding performance in Dual Credit
• Outstanding performance in Bilinguilism & Bilteracy
• Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement (AP)
• Outstanding performance on a college admissions test (SAT, ACT, National Merit on PSAT)
• Completion of a Industry-based Certification (IBC)

6. Additional graduation requirements:

• Pass the 5 required STAAR End of Course Exams (EOCs) in:
• English 1, English 2, Biology, Algebra 1, and US History
• Complete Speech requirement (through English classes)
• Complete Peace officer Training (through World History class)
• Complete CPR & AED training (senior year)
• Complete Financial Aid (FAFSA or TASFA) requirements (senior year)

GISD Grade Point Average (GPA) Scales

4.0

100

Rank

Informs rank in class

Cumulative

Cumulative

Weighted

Unweighted 4.0

Unweighted 100 point

The average of a set of specific courses your take which informs your rank in class. Advanced courses are awarded higher grade points, up to a 6.0

The average of all courses you take including electives

The average of all courses you take including electives on a 100 point scale

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