<p>Our high school does give extra weight for honors and AP courses, but all classes (including PE, which is required for 4 years) are included in the GPA calculation. Non-academic electives like concert band, chorus, etc. never receive extra weight - which is OK. But, kids are actually playing games with their GPA - not taking electives (when they are talented musicians and artists) and replacing it with a study hall so that their GPA will get a boost. Rather sad - the district has finally acknowledged the problem and is actually penalizing kids for not taking these electives.</p>