If the grades are not what you expect, it's important not to overreact. Interims give you and your student a chance to set goals and bring the grades up before report cards are issued. ... If your child's interim report is not what you hoped, sit down and calmly ask your student what they think the issues might be.

Do interim reports affect your GPA?

You have just read through your child's progress report card and are wondering what the grades really mean. ... This is a progress report, not a quarter grade or a semester grade. This is purely advisory and will not impact GPA or college eligibility.

What is an interim grade?

Interim course grades are grades issued from courses that are still yet to be completed. Generally, universities and colleges admissions evaluate your application based on your interim grades when you are still actively taking the courses.