Education
CISD proposes GPA change to reflect student courses Celina ISD is looking to revise its grade point average system to account for all courses stu- dents take. Proposed GPA adjustments
CISD names new principal of O’Dell
Grades will be weighted by three categories: • On-level courses would be a 5.0 • Honors courses would be a 5.5 • AP and dual credit courses would be a 6.0
Lisa Phelps has been named the new princi- pal of Celina ISD’s O’Dell Elementary School. Phelps currently serves as a principal in Lewisville ISD and was announced as CISD’s new principal in an April 10 news release. Phelps will begin her role in July. “Mrs. Phelps’ previous success building and leading a collaborative and innovative school culture demonstrates her commit- ment to the growth of every learner, young and old,” CISD Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said in the release. Career history Before acting as principal of LISD’s science, technology, engineering and math academy Polser Elementary School, Phelps held leadership positions at several LISD campuses.
The current GPA system accounts for some but not all classes taken by students. The proposed GPA changes would look at using all courses to calculate averages. Changing the GPA weight scale was only discussed by the board of trustees and district staff, and no action was taken by the board during its March 24 meeting. The change in grade point average would go into effect for incoming fresh- men, Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said. Current situation A student’s GPA currently reflects the first four core courses—English and language arts, math, social studies and science—taken while in high school. The weight of GPAs are currently split into two levels:
SOURCE: CELINA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
• The first level is a 4.0 and includes on-level courses • The second level is a 5.0 and includes advanced courses, such as advanced placement and dual credit classes The proposed policy change would take into consideration all courses taken by students in ninth through 12th grade. This includes courses for fine arts, athletics, career and technical education, and other electives. CISD is the only school district in the area that counts solely core classes when calculating GPA, Maglisceau said.
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