Academic Information

1. Add point values for classes.
2. Divide by the number of classes marked

Class rank is determined by the numerical comparison of class members’ cumulative GPA’s. Class rank and grade point average are calculated on the basis of credits earned. PSEO and University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) grades are reflected on the transcript. 

Credits transferred (from another high school or any accredited institution) may be credited toward state and district graduation requirements. Disclosure of students’ relevant high school academic records, wherever their credits have been earned, will be provided by Lakeville High Schools to postsecondary institutions to the extent permitted by Minnesota law.

All transferred classes/credits entered on the student’s transcript will be counted in the cumulative grade point average and class rank, unless recorded as a grade of “P” which has no effect on GPA.

Students who, for acceptable reasons (e.g. illness, family emergency), receive an incomplete mark (“I”) at the end of the quarter/semester will have two weeks to complete coursework and required assessments. Incomplete grades posted on a transcript count as a zero toward cumulative GPA. After the two-week period, the grade will be issued. Exceptions may be granted when special circumstances exist.

Students must obtain a 3.7 or higher GPA during two consecutive semesters to be eligible for an Academic Letter. Subsequent awards can be attained with two additional semesters of a 3.7 or higher GPA.

Post-Secondary Planning Considerations

The best way to academically prepare for a four-year college or university is for students to challenge themselves while in high school by taking rigorous courses in core subjects. Even if students have completed the high school’s graduation requirements, it will increase chances for success in college by taking more advanced mathematics, science, English and social studies courses.

Most four-year colleges and universities require the following, at a minimum, for admission:

• Four years of English (including studies of writing and literature)
• Three and one-half years of social studies (including one year each of U.S. history and geography)
• Three years of mathematics (including two years of algebra and one year of geometry)
  • ***Some colleges are now requiring four years of math
• Three years of science (including one year each of a biological and physical science)
• Two years of a single world language
• One year of either world culture or fine arts 30

Public two-year colleges accept all high school graduates and GED holders. However, some programs offered at these schools are more selective and have higher admissions standards and waiting lists to get in. Some students find they must spend a semester or even two just getting ready to enter a two-year career program by taking basic required courses they could have taken in high school. That is why high school preparation is so important. Students who master core subjects while in high school save money and time in college.

***Four years of math is required for admission to the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester campuses.***

Associate Degrees

Associate degree programs require the equivalent of two years of full-time study. They are designed to either prepare individuals for an occupation, or to provide a foundation for the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Some general education courses are included in associate degree programs such as English and mathematics.

Bachelor’s Degrees

All baccalaureate or bachelor’s degrees require the equivalent of at least four years of full-time study. The degree includes both general courses and advanced course work in a defined area of study, typically called a major. There are hundreds of programs of study that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or discipline-specific bachelor’s degrees such as the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Four-year colleges and universities in Minnesota require that students perform satisfactorily on an entrance test such as the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The ACT tests four areas including English, math, science, and reading. There is also an optional 30-minute writing test that students may request when registering for the ACT. It is not possible to register for a separate ACT Writing Test; it must be taken in addition to and at the same time as four subject area tests. More information about the ACT Assessment and the Writing Test is available at ACT.org. Students should check if the writing portion is required for admission to their potential college. The SAT contains three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. An optional essay section is based on reading a passage, analyzing it and composing an essay in a 50-minute time period. Students should check if the essay portion is required for admission to their potential college. More information about the SAT is available at College Board.org.

• Lakeville North High School’s testing code is 241-325
• Lakeville South High School’s testing code is 241-326
• Lakeville Online Academy’s testing code is 241-327