Scheduling and Credit Policy

CALCULATION OF GPA

Calculation of overall grade-point average is the responsibility of the upper school administration. This information is used on transcripts, for reporting academic performance to colleges, and for scholarship and award consideration. Quality points are assigned based upon FRA’s alphabetical grade scale (page 5). An additional 0.5 quality point will be added each semester for an honors course and 1.0 quality point will be added each semester for an AP course. GPAs are updated at the end of each semester for grades 9-12. Transcripts reflect grades earned for fall and spring semesters are the only grades used in determining GPA.

CLASS RANK

As a matter of policy, FRA does not provide information regarding an individual student’s class rank. Approximate class standing will be discernible through examination of the class profile in conjunction with reported GPA. In an effort to provide our students every advantage in the college admissions process, we will recognize valedictorian and salutatorian as FRA does not report class rank. Valedictorian and salutatorian averages are computed using the final progress report of the second semester senior year.

SCHEDULING

Returning students pre-register for classes in February each year during advisory. Students meet individually with their advisors and grade chairs to develop and refine a four-year graduation plan. Other administrators who assist in this process include the academic coordinator, head of upper school, and college counselors.

All pre-registration for returning students will be completed online via RenWeb.

Every effort is made to accommodate student requests for courses. Seniority is a factor for placement and academic course requirements always take precedence over electives and enrichments in the scheduling process.

AT FRA, WE BELIEVE THAT THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE IS ENRICHED WHEN STUDENTS FIND WAYS TO ENGAGE IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AS WELL. WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE INTERESTS AND PASSIONS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS LISTED BELOW.