(a) The following weighted scale is to be used for:

1. (1) Advanced Placement courses;
2. (2) Courses offered under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; and
3. (3) Division of Elementary and Secondary Education approved weighted courses. A 90 – 100 = 5 points B 80 – 89 = 4 points C 70 – 79 = 3 points D 60 – 69 = 2 points F 59 and below = 0 points

(b) Courses approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for weighted credit must:

1. (1) Meet or exceed the standards of a comparable Advanced Placement class; or
2. (2) Exceed the curriculum standards for a nonweighted course;

(c) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education in collaboration with the Division of Career and Technical Education may approve a career and technical course for weighted credit if the course:

1. (1) Exceeds the curriculum standards for nonweighted course in a pathway; and
2. (2) Leads to an approved industry-recognized certification.