Learning is what matters! Grades are simply a reflection of progress made by students in a class and teachers record the grades the children earn. The pressure of “Honor Roll” does not take precedence over the accurate assessment and determination of a student’s grade.
All classes and subjects count toward Honor Roll for 5th through 8th Grades. Honor Roll students are those who have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on their report card with no Ds or Fs, and no NIs in a given trimester. Other awards given by teachers for 5th – 8th Grades include two from each classroom in each of the following categories: Most Improved Student, Outstanding Effort, Citizenship, and commitment to their faith in spirit and practice called the “Cool Catholic” Award. Scholar Athlete Awards are awarded for each season and are presented at the end of the year.
Awards for Grades Kindergarten – 4th are presented by teachers on the last day of the school year. Teachers in each class use their discretion to present each child with an award to recognize individual achievement, which may include Citizenship, Outstanding Effort, Most Improved, the “Cool Catholic,” and subject specific awards. Children in 3rd and 4th Grades may be eligible for the Scholar Athlete Award at the end of the year.
Accelerated Reader awards are earned when students meet the comprehension and points goals each trimester for their grade. Criteria are published at the start of the year and on the school website (see academics – curriculum tab).
There is one awards assembly for 5th – 7th Grades at the end of the school year. Awards for 8th Grade are presented in a ceremony following the Baccalaureate Mass. High School Scholarships, if available, are awarded to the 8th Grade at the Graduation Ceremony. A complete list of the 8th Grade awards is available upon request.
