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• High school GPA of 3.25, with B average in content scores, and course availability.
areas of interest • In some cases, placement testing may be required (e.g.
• ACT of 23, PSAT score of 165, SAT score of 1650 Math and/or Foreign Languages).
(writing, reading, math), or high pass on common core
end-of-year test in pre-requisite coursework http://www.hiram.edu/admission/undergraduate
• Meet college course pre-requisites
• Recommendation of guidance counselor

GRADING INFORMATION

Grades are assigned by each teacher NUMERICAL Reg. H.A. A.P. 1/2
and are based on a percentage of EQUIVALENT Q.P. Q.P. Q.P. Q.P.
students’ daily assignments, written

lessons, tests and class participation. A+ 98-100 4.33 4.83 5.33 2.16
Grades will be given in letters, and the
letters will appear in the report card A 93-97 4.00 4.50 5.00 2.00
every 9 weeks. The letter has a A- 90-92 3.67 4.17 4.67 1.835
numerical equivalency for computing B+ 87-89 3.33 3.83 4.33 1.66
the student’s total academic point B 83-86 3.00 3.50 4.00 1.50
average.
B- 80-82 2.67 3.17 3.67 1.335

The following letters are used in C+ 77-79 2.33 2.83 3.33 1.16
recording marks for reporting C 73-76 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.00
purposes. Also indicated are quality C- 70-72 1.67 2.17 2.67 0.835
points (Q.P.) for Regular, Honors and
Advanced Placement courses. D+ 67-69 1.33 1.33 1.33 0.67
D 63-66 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50
D- 60-62 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.335

F Failing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY OPTION (S/U)

The "S/U" option is the opportunity given to a junior or senior to select 1 unit of credit or less in non-required subjects
for credit each year in which the grade will be either "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory.“ “Satisfactory” (S) will require a
“C-” or higher for credit; this translates into an average of at least 70%. An average below 70% will result in an
“Unsatisfactory” (U). This option is not available for honors or advanced placement courses. Sophomores in a third
year of World Languages and/or who are taking elective Physical Education courses are also eligible for this option (PE
students who have met the .5 PE requirement). Begun in 2015-16: Students seeking Physical Education credit through
the Credit Flex Option will be graded “S/U” due to the portfolio nature of the completed plan. Special Note: Students
seeking admission to very selective colleges/universities should give extra consideration to the S/U option—these
institutions may consider such options as unfavorable when transcripts are reviewed.

"Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory" credit will be included in the total credits being taken by the student, but will not be
figured into the grade point average or class rank. Therefore, the “S/U” option does not figure into the GPA to
determine a student’s eligibility; however it will count toward the 5-credit course requirement that also determines
eligibility. The student's declaration for "S/U" must be made prior to the end of September for the first semester or
year-long courses and the applications must be approved by guidance/administration. During the second semester,
students have the first ten school days to select this option. Applications are available in the school counseling office.

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