HLA’s Grading Scale

• Applecore uses a letter grade system for all high school courses.

• K-6th students may use the Pass/Fail or Excellent/Satisfactory grade system. It is recommended that students begin using letter grades by 7th grade (see below).

• The grading scale below will help you convert numerical grades into letter grades. Our grading scale for reporting is listed below, however families can use their own grading scale to report. Keep in mind that our grading scale is published and also based on a 4.0 GPA Scale.

• Most HLA parent-teachers do not use percentage grades in their teaching and grading. However, if you do prefer to use percentage grades, the HLA grading scale is as follows:

New Grading Scale as of 2023/2024 School Year:

NOTE: New grading scale effective August 1, 2023. Old grading scale remains in effect for all reporting including and prior to July 31, 2023. Click here to see grading scale for years prior to 2023/2024.

🌎 Global Alpha Calendar students/families : New grading scale effective January 1, 2024. Old grading scale remains in effect for all reporting including and prior to December 31, 2023.