Glossary
GPA (grade point average)
A grade point average is the average of a set of grades converted to points, most often on a 4.0 scale where A is 4, B 3, C 2, D 1 and F 0.
Each course's points are multiplied by its credits, added up, and divided by total credits. Plus and minus grades take values in between, such as 3.7 for A minus.
Example
An A in a one-credit course, a B in a one-credit course and an A in a half-credit course: (4 + 3 + 2) / 2.5 = 3.60.
For the record you keep
Print the grading scale with the transcript so the reader knows what each letter meant.
One record for any method
Lessons, the learning log and work samples all count toward attendance, hours and the year-end packet.