<p>My high school gives weighted credit for not only honors and AP classes, but for students who make it past certain levels of band and/or orchestra. It also grades athletics as a course, but does not provide honors or weighted credit for any sports. </p>
<p>Therefore, a student involved in marching band can potentially become Valedictorian, but an athlete, especially a varsity one or one who plays multiple sports, can never even have a shot. </p>
<p>Are there any schools in America where students are given a weighted grade for at least being a varsity athlete?</p>