You do not need to exempt a class - this is only an option.
Exemptions can only be used for NON-REQUIRED courses and must be declared at the time of course selection (1 full year class OR 2 half-year classes)
Students will still receive a letter grade for the class and it will still appear on the report card
Exemptions help students who take primarily Honors level courses but want to take CP electives without worrying about how it impacts their GPA
Colleges may recalculate your GPA
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