Calculating GPA Calculating your GPA, grade point average , is easy.
Some students are surprised when they find out what their grades are at the end of a marking period.
A student should always know his grades for tests, quizzes, homework, etc., as well as his running average in each class. It is your responsibility to keep a record of your grades in your day planner on the grade tracking pages. To calculate GPA, see the following example. When you know what your grades are in Latin, for example, you know that you may need to put in extra time to study for the next test. You may also need to see the teacher during the consultation period for extra help.