Setting up AP (Advanced Placement) courses in DreamClass and correctly handling their GPA weights involves a few simple steps:

Step 1: Create a New AP Course

• Go to the Curriculum section.
• Click to create a new course (e.g., "AP Algebra").
  

• Once created, click the edit pencil icon next to the course name.
• Assign the appropriate credit value.
• Select the type (Regular, AP, or Honors) for the course.
  

Step 2: Set Up Gradebook Mapping and GPA Scales

• Navigate to Settings > Gradebook>  Gradebook Mappings.
• Select or create the mapping that will be linked to the course.
• In DreamClass, numerical grades are entered and then automatically converted to letter grades based on these mappings.
• In the mapping settings, set the GPA scale for each grade:
  • For example, Regular = 4.0, Honors = 4.5, AP = 5.0.
  • You can add a custom scale to match your school’s policies.
    

Step 3: Assign the AP Course to a Class Roster

• Go to the Classes section.
• Assign your new AP course to an existing roster, or create a new class roster for it.

Step 4: Assign a Grading Scheme to the Class

• Within the Grading menu -> grading configuration, assign the appropriate grading scheme (the mapping you set up in Step 2).
• This ensures students in the course will receive the correct letter grades and GPA points according to your scale.

Step 5: Enter Grades as Usual

• As the semester progresses, enter students’ numerical grades.
• DreamClass will automatically convert these to letter grades and calculate the weighted GPA points for AP, Honors, or Regular courses based on your scheme.

Video: See It in Action!

Curious to see the process step-by-step?
Watch this video tutorial for a walkthrough on setting up AP courses and grading mappings in DreamClass.