- Q: Why isn't my Semester GPA on my report card?
- A: Because of the method that Elmbrook Schools uses for grading, it does not work with our grading software, which then does not allow us to show the Semester GPA on our progress or report cards. Term GPA on the reports are actually Quarters, and do not include AP bonus points.
- Q: My CUM GPA doesn't seem right, why is that?
- A:
| Course |
Score |
GPA Value |
Bonus |
GPA Weight |
Value*WT |
Bonus*WT |
| 1015 |
A |
4 |
0 |
0.5 |
2 |
0 |
| 1328 |
A |
4 |
0 |
0.5 |
2 |
0 |
| 1635A |
B |
3 |
0.05 |
0.5 |
1.5 |
0.025 |
| 2263A |
B |
3 |
0 |
0.5 |
1.5 |
0 |
| 2008 |
A |
4 |
0 |
0.5 |
2 |
0 |
| |
|
18 |
|
2.5 |
9.0 |
0.025 |
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is derived by each individual semester GPA + AP Bonus. CUM GPA's are not calculated by using Term GPA.
Value Weight = GPA Value * GPA Weight
GPA = Sum of Value Weights divided by the sum of the GPA Weights: 9 / 2.5 = 3.6
CUM GPA = GPA + AP bonus points = 3.6 + 0.025 = 3.625
| Score |
Value |
Credit |
Weight |
| A,A+,A- |
4 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| B,B+,B- |
3 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| C,C+,C- |
2 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| D,D+,D- |
1 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| F |
0 |
0 |
0.5 |
| I |
0 |
0.5 |
0 |
| P |
0 |
0.5 |
0 |
| E |
0 |
0.5 |
0 |
| M |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Pass |
0 |
0.5 |
0 |
| Fail |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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- Q: Why haven't I recieved a mid-term progress report?
- A:
Beginning in 2008-09, in an effort to utilize our technology resources and to reduce the goods used to produce and mail the report cards, BCHS has decided to only mail home Semester report cards. Mid-Term and Quarter progress reports can be found on our parent portal. The reports are formatted the same way as our mailed copies and are suitable for insurance purposes. Students can print report cards at school and take them home should the family not have access to a computer and/or printer, or the parent can personally pick those up. If you do not already have a login and password to the Parent/Student Portal please contact our Data Processor.
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- Q: My son/daughter took an on-line course, when will the score be added to the transcript?
- A:
Anytime a student takes a course outside our classrooms, we must wait until that school provides us with a transcript. Our Guidance staff first reviews the transcript and then our Data Processor post the scores to the students account. Each time a grade is posted to transcript, the CUM GPA is automatically recalculated and could at that time adjust class rank.
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- Q: Why did my son/daugther's class rank just change?
- A:
Each time a grade is posted to a student's transcript, the CUM GPA is automatically recalculated and could at that time adjust the entire class rank.
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- Q: Why didn't my son/daughter recieve an honors certificate?
- A:
Each student must have a Semester GPA (including any bonus points) of 3.25 or better. Two weeks after the Semester grades are due, a report is run. If a student has an incomplete at the time the report is run, but then completes the missing work and the grade is replaced putting the student at a 3.25+ , they can stop in our Data Processors office and request a certificate. We will publish the Honor Roll list at school, on our website and with the local media each semester. We will not be able to re-run any publications for students who become honor students after the initial report is run. We will give honor roll certificates for 1st semester, and only print certificates for 2nd semester by request.
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- Q: How do I get my transcript sent to colleges?
- A:
Students must fill out a Request for Release of Transcript with the Guidance Office. Applications must be received at least 10 school days prior to college deadlines. The student checklist for this procedure is to have the application properly filled out and signed, include the application fee if not paid on line, include any required letters of recommendation, include an addressed envelope with adequate postage affixed.
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- Q: How can I find out my son/daughter's schedule?
- A:
You can access your child's schedule on our parent/student portal IC Parent Portal. If you don't already have a login and password, contact our Data Processor 262-785-3910 ext 307.
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- Q: My child wants to change course selections, how do we go about that?
- A:
Students must fill out a Request to Withdraw from a Course obtained in Guidance. Students may complete the drop/add no later than the fifth day of a semester. Drop/adds will be processed for the following reasons only: medical needs, computer error, failure of a class, course needs for graduation or post secondary eligibility, or the student has not taken the appropriate prerequisite. Students may add a course only if there are seats available. Due to staffing needs, class size maximums and classroom availability, schedules within the first week of school may be altered by Administration. Students will be contacted is such a change occurs.
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- Q: We are not satisfied with the teacher, what can we do?
- A:
A teacher change will only be considered if the following conditions have been met: student is struggling academically (Grade of D or F), student has discussed his/her concerns with the teacher, the student has sought extra help from the teacher, the student has utilized available school resources (AE labs, peer tutoring, etc), and the student/parents have met with the teacher and a guidance counselor or administrator to discuss additional interventions.
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