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Editorial Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

Our Editorial Mission

MiddleSchoolGPA.com publishes educational content designed to help middle school students (grades 6–8) and their parents understand GPA, improve academic performance, and navigate the middle school academic landscape with accurate, practical information.

Every piece of content we publish — whether a calculator, a guide, or an FAQ — is held to the same standard: it must be accurate, useful, and written in plain language that an 11-year-old can understand.

How We Produce Content

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Research
Every guide and article begins with research into primary sources: government education data (NCES, state education departments), peer-reviewed academic research, official school district policies, and educator interviews. We do not accept content based on unverifiable anecdotes or AI-generated claims without human verification.
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Expert review
Content that makes factual claims about grading practices, school policies, or academic performance is reviewed by at least one editorial team member with direct middle school classroom or counseling experience. Calculator logic is reviewed by both an educator and a developer for accuracy.
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Writing
Content is written in second-person, active voice for direct communication with students and parents. We avoid academic jargon. When technical terms (like 'cumulative GPA' or 'credit hours') are used, they are defined on first use. We target a reading level accessible to 6th grade students.
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Fact-checking
Specific numerical claims (percentages, statistics, research findings) are verified against the original source before publication. Source citations are linked or referenced. Claims without verifiable backing are not published.
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Final review
A second editorial team member reads every piece before it goes live, checking for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and adherence to this policy.

Update and Review Policy

Education policy, grading practices, and school structures evolve. Our content must keep pace:

  • Core guides and calculator pages: Reviewed and updated at least once per academic year (typically August–September before each school year)
  • Data and statistics: Checked against current government data sources annually. Outdated statistics are updated or removed.
  • Legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, etc.): Reviewed at least annually and updated whenever our practices change.
  • Calculator logic: Reviewed whenever we receive reports of discrepancies or when grading standard references are updated.

Every page that has been materially updated shows a "Last updated" date in the page header. If you notice outdated information, please contact us.

Corrections Policy

We take factual accuracy seriously. When we publish an error:

  • We correct it as quickly as possible — typically within 24–48 hours of a verified report
  • Significant corrections are noted on the page with a brief description of what changed and when
  • We do not quietly remove incorrect content without acknowledgment

To report an error, email contact@middleschoolgpa.com with the page URL and a description of the inaccuracy.

Independence and Conflicts of Interest

Our editorial decisions are made independently of commercial considerations. Specifically:

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No advertiser influence: Advertisers who display ads on our site have no input into our editorial content. We do not write favorable content about products or services in exchange for advertising revenue.
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No affiliate promotion: When we mention third-party products or services (such as school software platforms), those mentions are purely informational. We do not earn affiliate commissions from mentioning them.
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No paid placements: We do not accept payment for placing content, tools, or links in our articles. All calculator and guide content is produced by our editorial team.
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Transparency about limitations: Our calculators produce estimates, not official records. We state this clearly on every calculator page. We encourage users to verify their official GPA with their school.

Sources and Citations

We cite primary sources for specific factual claims. Our most frequently referenced sources include:

  • National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) — nces.ed.gov
  • U.S. Department of Education — ed.gov
  • State Department of Education publications
  • Peer-reviewed research in education journals
  • National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

See our full Sources page for a complete list of references used across the site.

Contact the Editorial Team

Email: contact@middleschoolgpa.com

For: Corrections, source suggestions, content feedback, collaboration inquiries

Response time: 2–3 business days