Grading

The grading system used at Calvary Leadership Institute provides for evaluation of a student's performance by letter grades and points.  In all courses, except those designated as credit/no credit or pass/fail, letter grades are explained as follows:
A, exceptional, with marked initiative; B, very good, above average work; C, average, satisfactory attainment; D, poor, below average; F, failure, non attainment of course material; I, incomplete; W, withdrawal.  If student was failing a course at the time of withdrawal, WF may be noted on the student record.
GRADING: PHILOSOPHY AND CRITERIA

A A-
Work of superior quality in all areas.  Work displays an outstanding mastering of the facts, a creative and critical use of the data, and an analysis or evaluation of facts, research, and trends, that shows real scholarship and talent for undergraduate work.  Practical or formational implications of work are included, as appropriate.  The grade for such work will vary from A to A- according to the quality and quantity of the work.

B+ B B-
Adequate grasp of facts, creativity and analysis, showing good comprehension of the subject.  Practical or formational implications of work are included, as appropriate.  The grade for such work will vary from B+ to B- according to the quality and quantity of the work.

C+ C C-
The student has shown a minimal grasp of the facts of the course, and does not demonstrate the desired level of creativity, analytical performance, or comprehension.  Practical or formational implications of work are included, as appropriate.  The grade will vary from C+ to C- according to the quality and quantity of the work.

F
Not acceptable for undergraduate level study.  The student's work indicates major deficiencies both in routine learning and in use of data.  This grade denotes either unacceptable performance in spite of some effort, or failure to complete the assigned work.

GRADING: SCALE

Grade	Range	Points
A	93-100	4.00
A-	90-92	3.67
B+	87-89	3.33
B	83-86	3.00
B-	80-82	2.67
C+	77-79	2.33
C	73-76	2.00
C-	70-72	1.67
F	00-69	0.00

The number of credits is multiplied by the numerical value of the grade to give the grade points for each course.  The GPA is computed by dividing the sum of the grade points by the total credits attempted.  Total credits attempted include the hours for F, WF, as well as, the hours of credit earned.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of "Incomplete" ("I") may be granted if proper arrangements have been made prior to the end of the course.  An "I" grade is reserved for extenuating circumstances beyond a student's control that prevent the student from completion of coursework in a timely manner.  Professor recommendation and the approval of the Executive Director are required for an "I" grade.  Once an "Incomplete" has been granted, coursework must be submitted to the professor within 12 weeks. If work is not made up within the specified grade period, the "I" grade will become an "F".