For example, a typical grading scale may include:
Each grade can have its own minimum percentage requirement, grade point value, honors weighting, and GPA calculation settings.
Before adding grades, ensure that:
Having these details ready will help maintain consistency across academic records.
When adding a grade, openSIS provides several fields that define how the grade behaves within the system.
The Title represents the grade students will receive.
Examples:
The title appears on report cards, transcripts, and academic reports.
The Breakoff value represents the minimum percentage required to earn the grade.
Example:
| Grade | Breakoff |
|---|---|
| A+ | 95 |
| A | 90 |
| B+ | 85 |
| B | 80 |
A student scoring 95% or higher would receive an A+.
Breakoff values should always be entered from highest to lowest grade.
The Standard GP Value determines how much the grade contributes toward GPA calculations.
Example:
| Grade | GP Value |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 |
| A | 3.75 |
| B+ | 3.50 |
| B | 3.00 |
These values are used when calculating cumulative GPA.
If your institution offers weighted courses, you can assign a separate GPA value for Honors or Advanced Placement coursework.
Example:
| Grade | Standard GP | Honors GP |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| A | 3.75 | 4.75 |
Weighted GPA values reward students who successfully complete more rigorous coursework.
Some grades may appear on report cards but should not affect GPA calculations.
Common examples include:
Selecting this option excludes the grade from GPA calculations while still displaying it in academic records.
Go to:
Settings → Grades → Report Card Grade Scale
The list of available grade scales will be displayed.
Open the grade scale where you want to add grades.
The grade management section will become available.
Select the Add button.
A new grade entry form will appear.
Complete the required fields:
Review the values carefully before saving.
Click Save.
The grade is added to the selected grade scale.
Repeat the process until all grades required by your institution have been configured.
A typical grade scale may look like:
| Grade | Breakoff | Standard GP |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 95 | 4.00 |
| A | 90 | 3.75 |
| B+ | 85 | 3.50 |
| B | 80 | 3.00 |
| C+ | 75 | 2.50 |
| C | 70 | 2.00 |
| D | 60 | 1.00 |
| F | 0 | 0.00 |
Your institution may use different grading policies.
Properly configured grades help ensure accurate report cards, transcripts, honor roll calculations, and GPA reporting.
Yes. Institutions may assign identical GPA values to multiple grades if required by their grading policy.
Yes. Grade entries can be edited after creation. However, changes may affect future GPA calculations.
Only if your institution uses weighted GPA calculations for advanced coursework.
The grade will still appear on academic records but will not contribute to GPA calculations.