Answer questions about GPA calculations that impact honor roll, class rank, and college admissions by running the “Show GPA” report in jmc Office. This report provides a detailed breakdown of how a student’s GPA is calculated, including courses, weights, and grade points. By selecting a student and term, staff can quickly verify accuracy and better understand the factors contributing to a student’s final GPA.
To view a detailed breakdown of a student's GPA, navigate to Grading > Utilities > Show GPA in jmc Office.
Step One: Enter a student's name in the "Find" field to view GPA information for the selected student.
Step Two: Select a term type from the "Term Type" drop-down list and specify a term by choosing the appropriate radio button to filter your report.
Step Three: Select a radio button from the "GPAs" box to include the selected details in your "Show GPA" report.
Term: the GPA details for the selected term
Year: the GPA details for the entire year up through the selected term
Cum: the GPA totals from previous years along with the "Year" GPA report
Step Four: Click the "Preview" button to view GPA details of the selected student.
Fun Fact: Need a better understanding of how the student's GPA is calculated? The "Show GPA" report displays the formula including the earned grade values, the effective weight and total grade points earned.