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GRADING
Pass/Fail
Students may elect a total of two credits in grades 9 through 12 on a pass/fail basis. If this option is desired, the
application must be completed and returned to the counselor. This completed form represents a contract, and a student
must remain on pass/fail grading for the course. Symbols used on the transcript will be “G” for pass and “U” for fail. See
your counselor for the necessary form. This pass/fail option is not recommended for AP or honors courses. Pass/fail courses
carry no grade points and, therefore, will not affect a student’s grade point average but will be regarded as a D- grade by
most colleges. Check with a counselor regarding the impact pass/fail may have on a college application and the
ramifications it may have with NCAA credits.
Special Marking Letters for Grading
F = Withdrawal: failure due to attendance
G = Pass grade in pass/fail course (not figured in GPA)
U = Failure grade in a pass/fail course (not figured in GPA)
I = Incomplete (student should see the teacher)
H = Excused for medical reasons (not figured in GPA)
W = Withdrawal
S = Satisfactory completion of requirement
FC = Fail/credit - Failed due to attendance, but received
credit by passing exam with a C+ or better
AT = Audited course
TO = Testing Out
Note: When a subject is repeated for grade replacement, only the higher final grade is included in determining the student
GPA; however, both grades remain on the student’s transcript.
Transcripts
Official transcripts are available electronically using Parchment.com http://www.parchment.com, the etranscript provider for
the State of Michigan. Students must have a Parchment account in order to request either a personal transcript copy or a
transcript for distribution to a college or university. Alumni should follow the directions on the Parchment website for
setting up an account. Transcript requests may be made at any time during the year. Updates will be made to transcripts at
the end of every semester.
Please see the registrars in the Student Center if you need assistance.
Groves – Julie Hourdakis jhourdakis@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3511
Seaholm - Catherine Henne chenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3754.
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