Weighted grades have been implemented into our school system. These changes in the grading system have changed the classes students want take to improve in school. They give an opportunity for harder class which have a higher reward.

“I like them because they give me a higher GPA,”  freshmen Charles Reynolds said. “They make me more confident in honors classes because even if I have a lower grade I’ll have a higher GPA.”

“It doesn’t affect me or my class,” P.E. teacher Gentry Linscott said. “It could be used well if the teachers explain it well but they sound a little confusing. The kids may be less intimidated since their GPA won’t be as easily lowered for hard classes it kind of evens out.”

Many teacher do not get to experience the use of weighted grades since not all teacher have a honors class or similar that use the system. Those who do use weighted grades may find it useful for the students in their classes.

“I teach pre-AP and if you get a A it raise your GPA more.” English teacher Randi Canterbury said “I like them because they give more opportunities for a GPA to be higher than it could be in a normal non honors class, providing a challenge for the kids.”

“Definitely have helped me out, it’s the first honors class I’ve done sophomore Lucas Hopper said.

“It’s harder but helps reflect how good I am at math and my knowledge in it.” Hopper said

Many students and teachers believe that it’s implementation into the school system was a great way to reward kids who are doing harder classes with a higher GPA even if they get a slightly lower grade.

“Some students came to us and they were telling us they could have got more money for a scholarship,” Autumn Wise said. “That was what caused us to add the weighted grades.”

The committee had decided the implementation of weighted grades back in June.

The board was led by former principal Rob McKim who presented the idea to the others.