​Graduation*

To graduate from Saint Mary School, a student must have maintained a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. Students who do not achieve a 2.0 G.P.A. will not receive a diploma but will receive a certificate of completion. To participate in graduation activities all fees, service hours and tuition payments must be completed.

The school, at the time of registration for the 8^th grade year, sets a Graduation Fee. The Graduation Fee includes: graduation gown, diploma, graduate ribbons and pins, awards, gifts, and flowers.

The following awards are presented to qualifying graduating 8^th graders:

• Student Council Awards: Active 8^th graders on Student Council
• PTO Scholarship Awards: 2 winners of the PTO essay contest (details will go out in Spring)
• Paraclete High School Scholarships:  Determined by Paraclete High School
• Knights of Columbus Scholarships:   Determined by the Knights of Columbus
• Christian Service Award:  One student who demonstrates the qualities of Character Counts in providing Christian service to Saint Mary School
• Athlete of the Year:  One female and one male student with at least a 3.0 GPA who have the most hours participating in the Saint Mary School sports program.
• Principal's Award:  One student with at least a 3.5 GPA who best demonstrates school spirit as determined by Saint Mary School teachers
• Pastor's Scholarship:  One student with at least a 3.0 GPA who best demonstrates Catholic values through knowledge of Religion, involvement in Christian service and faith activities.
• Salutatorian:  Student with the 2^nd highest GPA in the 8^th grade class.  If there is a tie, grades from 6^th and 7^th grade will be used.
• Valedictorian:  Student with the highest GPA in the 8^th grade class.  If there is a tie, grades from 6^th and 7^th grade will be used.
  

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