Committee approves clarifying change to add advanced-coursework points to final averages
The committee revised policies 4.600 and 4.602 so percentage points for advanced coursework are added to students' final averages (rather than semester averages) to reflect block scheduling; the edits were described as clarifications and approved by voice vote.
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Committee members approved edits to policies 4.600 and 4.602 clarifying that additional percentage points for advanced coursework "will be added to the final average, instead of the semester average." Staff said the change produces the same numeric result but is more student-friendly under the block schedule because it allows students to earn the points over the full semester rather than losing the opportunity based on a single nine-week grade.
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