US High School Grading — AP, IB, Honors, and Weighted GPA
US high schools operate grading systems that no generic gradebook handles well: AP weight bonuses, IB diploma matrices, dual weighted/unweighted GPAs, NCAA core GPA calculations, and class rank that must update instantly when any grade changes.
Grades 9–12 · US Department of Education / State Board Standards
US K12 Grading Modules
Each module handles a specific US high school grading standard. They work together in a single system.
AP Course Grading
Automatic +1.0 GPA weight, AP exam score tracking (1–5), College Board-compatible transcripts.
IB Diploma Tracking
Full 45-point scoring, TOK/EE bonus matrix, bilingual diploma detection, MYP and DP support.
Weighted GPA Calculation
Simultaneous weighted/unweighted GPA, NCAA core GPA, credit-weighted averages, class rank.
Real-Time GPA and Class Rank — No Batch Jobs
Every grade entry in OpenEduCat immediately recalculates weighted GPA, unweighted GPA, NCAA core GPA, and class rank. There is no nightly batch process, no manual trigger, and no export step. The moment a teacher submits a grade, every GPA and rank figure is current.
Assessment Weight Configuration
US schools set their own assessment weights. OpenEduCat configures at the school or course level.
Continuous Assessment
Quizzes, homework, participation — configured per school and teacher. No mandated split in US federal policy; schools set their own assessment weighting.
Summative Assessments
Tests, midterms, and finals. Weight relative to formative work is set at the school or district level. OpenEduCat supports any weighting configuration.
AP / IB HL GPA Bonus
Added to the standard 4.0 grade point for courses designated Advanced Placement or IB Higher Level. Default +1.0; configurable to +0.5, +1.3, or custom.
Regulatory Alignment
This module is designed to meet the grading conventions of the US Department of Education for grades 9–12, with specific support for College Board AP transcript standards, IBO Diploma Programme requirements, and NCAA Eligibility Center core course documentation.
Module ID: oec-k12-us
Frequently Asked Questions
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