Class of 2029 - Pre-Registration Course Placement & Diploma Types

Sep 15, 2026

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Pre-registration guidance for the Class of 2029 outlines welcoming remarks and counseling contacts, then details how course placement is determined. Placement uses high school placement test scores, middle school transcripts, teacher recommendations, and a rubric with a track record for student success. The document explains diploma types (College Prep, Honors, Scholars), expected homework time ranges, GPA weighting differences, and requirements for receiving honors or scholars diplomas. It also clarifies acceptance of credited middle school coursework and its unweighted GPA impact.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages45

Reading Time1 h 53 min

AccessFree to download

Welcoming Remarks & Prayer

Counseling Department

Course Placement

Criteria for Placement

Diploma Types

College Prep Track

Honors Track

Scholars Track

GPA Weighting

Middle School Credit Acceptance

This presentation will be posted on our website tomorrow CLASS OF 2029 HIGH FIVE! YOU’REA GAEL PRE-REGISTRATION Welcoming Remarks & Prayer Principal, Mr. Tracy Goode COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Mr. Spiritosanto Academic Counselor Mrs. Braun Academic Counselor Mr. Pietranton ‘92 College Counselor Mrs. Dixon Academic Counselor Mrs. Cross Wellness Counselor Mrs. Napoli ‘09 Academic Counselor COURSE PLACEMENT • Your recommended classes have been determined by: • High School Placement Test Scores • Middle School Transcripts • Teacher Recommendations • BGHS uses a rubric for placement with a longitudinal track record for student success . • Specific course placement will be discussed during your scheduled registration appointment DIPLOMA TYPES • College Prep, Honors, & Scholars • Diploma types are for internal-recognition only • Colleges do look at GPA, challenging courses, SAT, & ACT • Specific details and requirements can be found within the 2025-2026 Course Guide located on the Bishop Gorman website . COLLEGE PREP TRACK • Approximately 50% of all freshmen begin on the college prep track. • Students can still take honors and, in some cases, Advanced Placement classes, in subsequent years with good grades and teacher recommendations. • Students should expect 1-2 hours of homework per night for college prep classes. HONORS TRACK • Approximately 35% of freshmen students begin on the Honors track. • The academic rigor and level of testing is more difficult than College Prep Courses . • 8 required Honors/AP courses, on page 8 of the 25-26 Course Guide, to receive the Honors Diploma. • Students should expect 1.5-2.5 hours of homework per night for honors level classes. SCHOLARS TRACK ● Approximately 15% of freshmen students begin on the Scholars track. ● The academic rigor and level of testing is similar to that of Advanced Placement or College level courses . ● 12 required Honors/Advanced Placement courses . Four of the 12 courses must be 9th and 10th grade Scholars level courses to receive a Scholars Diploma. ● At least two Scholars classes must be taken Freshman year to be eligible for a Scholars Diploma. ● Students should expect 2-3 hours of homework per night for scholars/AP level classes. GPA Weighting The GPA is computed only at the semester grading period. Grade A B C D F College Prep 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 Honors 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.0 Scholars or AP 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 0.0 High SSchoolchool Credit Earned in Middle Bishop Gorman will accept high school credit earned in middle school under the following conditions: ● The credit must be earned from an accredited middle school that has the authority to award high school credit. ● The middle school transcript must indicate that the credit is a high school-level course . ● The grade in the course must be an A or B; Cs or lower will not be accepted. ● Parents must understand the GPA implications of including middle school credit, as it isunweighted credit. ● Once middle school credit is applied to the Bishop Gorman transcript, it will not be removed.

FAQs

How does Bishop Gorman determine recommended course placements for the Class of 2029?

Recommended classes are determined using high school placement test scores, middle school transcripts, and teacher recommendations, using a rubric for placement success.

What are the differences among College Prep, Honors, and Scholars diploma tracks?

The tracks differ in academic rigor, testing level, required course counts, and typical homework time. Honors and Scholars require specific numbers of Honors/AP courses to receive the respective diplomas.

How is GPA weighting handled, especially when middle school high school credit is included?

GPA is computed only at the semester grading period. Middle school high school credit is accepted only under stated conditions and is unweighted credit, with impacts once applied and not removed.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver