Grading System

6Hx19-3.14 GRADING SYSTEM

PHSC uses the grading system shown below:

Grade Grade Points Definition
A 4 Excellent
B 3 Good
C 2 Average
D 1 Poor
F 0 Failure
Other Grade Designations
N   No Credit
Students in college developmental mathematics courses who have progressed through the semester to the point established by the mathematics department, but who fail to complete the total number of course modules required for a passing grade, may be awarded a grade of “N” instead of a grade of “I” or “F” and may be allowed to start at the next course module when they enroll in the same course in the next semester. The grade of N may only be entered for a student’s first two attempts; a grade of “P” or “F” must be assigned for a third attempt.
NR   Not Reported
A grade of “NR” is used as a temporary “placeholder” until an official grade is recorded.
 NS    No Show
 A “grade of “NS” is used as a “placeholder” for students who have not attended a class for two weeks. A grade of “NS” is automatically changed to a grade of “W” if the student does not resume class attendance and gain reinstatement from the course instructor.
I   Incomplete

In the rare circumstances in which a student, who has successfully completed a substantial amount of the course, is passing the course at the time of the request, but has not completed requirements for a course as a result of an accident, illness, or serious extenuating circumstances, faculty may assign an incomplete(“I”) grade.  “I” grades should be made up and have a grade assigned by the faculty member before the end of the next term. 

The assignment of an “I” grade must be accompanied by the grade earned in the course by computing a zero to any uncompleted work (i.e. IB, IC, ID, or IF). If the “I” grades are not made up and  a Change of Grade form with the new grade is not submitted before the end of the next term, the student  will earn the grade that accompanied the “I” grade.

Students in nursing and health program that are granted an “I” grade will not progress in the nursing or health program until the course requirements are met and the “I” grade is converted to a passing grade. The assignment of an “I” grade may delay the anticipated program completion date. The conversion of an “I” grade to a non-passing grade (per program requirements) will be counted in the maximum 2 non-successful attempts and dismissal from the designated programs.

Specific information regarding requirements for incomplete work will be stated on the “Incomplete Grade Award, Agreement for Completion of Course Work” (IIN-8) form.  “I” grades may not be awarded for audit, non-credit, and third attempt courses.

P   Passed
W   Withdrew
S*   Satisfactory
U*   Unsatisfactory
X   Audit
SP**   Showing Progress
   
* Used only in noncredit courses after May 1994.
** Used only for Adult Basic Education  and GED Preparatory courses.