HCPSS Grade Calculator

Calculate your GPA for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) with our easy-to-use calculator. Input your final grades and course levels (Regular, Honors, AP/IB) to instantly see your weighted and unweighted GPA. This tool uses the official HCPSS grading scale to give you accurate results. Explore more tools on free academic calculators on CalculatorBolt.

HCPSS Grading Scale

Letter Grade Percentage Range Unweighted Quality Points
A 90-100% 4.0
B 80-89% 3.0
C 70-79% 2.0
D 60-69% 1.0
F 0-59% 0.0

Your Courses

Course Name Final Grade (%) Course Level Action
Enter grades between 0 and 100

Preset Course Load

Detailed Grading Scale

HCPSS uses a simplified grading scale without plus/minus grades for GPA calculation. All grades within a letter range (e.g., B+, B, B-) receive the same quality points.

How It Works

This calculator follows the HCPSS grading policy. Your unweighted GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale, where an A is 4.0, a B is 3.0, and so on. Your weighted GPA adds extra points for more advanced courses: +0.5 for Honors and Gifted & Talented (GT) courses, and +1.0 for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.

Inputs Explained

  • Course Name: An optional name to help you keep track of your classes.
  • Final Grade (%): Your final percentage grade for the course.
  • Course Level: The academic level of the course, which determines if your GPA receives a weighted boost.

Example

A student takes three courses:

  1. English 11 (Regular): Final Grade 92% → Letter A → 4.0 unweighted points.
  2. GT Algebra II (Honors): Final Grade 88% → Letter B → 3.0 unweighted points + 0.5 weight = 3.5 weighted points.
  3. AP World History (AP): Final Grade 85% → Letter B → 3.0 unweighted points + 1.0 weight = 4.0 weighted points.
  • Unweighted GPA: (4.0 + 3.0 + 3.0) / 3 = 3.33
  • Weighted GPA: (4.0 + 3.5 + 4.0) / 3 = 3.83

Tips & Notes

  • The weighted GPA is often what colleges look at, as it reflects the rigor of your coursework.
  • Always double-check your final grades with your official report card or HCPSS's online portal.
  • Grading policies can be updated. This calculator is based on the most current publicly available HCPSS information.

FAQs

HCPSS uses a standard scale where an A is 90-100%, a B is 80-89%, a C is 70-79%, a D is 60-69%, and an F is below 60%.

Weighted GPA adds extra quality points for advanced courses. Honors/GT courses receive an additional 0.5 points, and AP/IB courses receive an additional 1.0 point, which are then factored into the overall GPA calculation.

A weighted GPA above 4.0 is excellent and indicates success in advanced-level courses. Aiming for a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher is a strong goal for college admissions.

For GPA calculation purposes, HCPSS uses a simplified scale without plus/minus grades. A B+ and a B- are both calculated as a B (3.0 quality points).

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate of your GPA based on the standard HCPSS grading scale and weighting system. It is for informational purposes only. For official grades and GPA, please refer to your report card or the HCPSS student information system.

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Author: CalculatorBolt Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Education Specialist - HCPSS Focus
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