Student Awards
Monthly
Awards are given at monthly school assemblies. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Dates and times will be noted in the Communicator. The awards are given in the form of certificates.
Student of the Month
This award is given to students for excellence in academics, work habits and behavior.
Service Award
This award is given to students who:
- help with the upkeep of their classrooms and school
- assist other students, faculty and staff
- help with parish or community activities
Participation Award
This award is given to students who:
- do classwork and homework diligently
- participate in classroom or school activities and projects
Quarterly
Principal's Honor Roll
Students in grades 4 through 8 having all As and A- in solid subjects, behavior and work habits have earned Principal's Honor Roll. Students may have nothing lower than a B in Music, PE and Computers. Students will receive a certificate for $10.00 of their choice of Scrip and free dress.
Honor Roll
Students earning at least a 3.5 G.P.A. by having at least 4 As and 3Bs (3 As and 3Bs for Middle School) in solid subjects will be on Honor Roll. Behavior and Work Habits must be at least a B. Nothing lower than a B in Computer, Music and PE.
Solid subjects are Religion, Reading, English, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, and Science. There will not be a Spelling grade in Middle School.
Students will receive a certificate and free dress
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
Yearly: 8th Grade Awards
These awards are given to 8th grade students at Academic Awards and graduation. They should be seen as special; therefore, it could be possible that one or more of the awards would not be awarded in a particular year. Students receiving awards must receive a joint recommendation from their teachers as well as the approval of the principal.
General Excellence Awards
These are awarded to those students who have consistently shown outstanding effort toward achieving excellence in their studies and extracurricular activities. These students must demonstrate exceptional effort and quality of participation. It is understood that the recipients of these awards must have achieved more than high academic standing, good citizenship and good conduct. These individuals must display a clear Christian attitude toward their peers and to all others.
Gold Medal
There may be more than one recipient of this award. Their GPA must be no lower than 3.90 and they must have no grade lower than an A in conduct.
Silver Medal
There may be more than one recipient of this award. Their GPA must be between 3.80-3.89 and they must have received no grade lower than an A in conduct.
Bronze Medal
There may be more than one recipient of this award. Their GPA must be between 3.70-3.79 and they must have no grade lower than an A in conduct.
All grades of A will be awarded a point value of 4.0. Grades earned in algebra will not earn a higher point value.
Honors At Entrance
Honors at Entrance are awarded at the discrimination of individual high schools and are based on entrance examinations.
HTPA Scholarships
Are awarded to students planning to attend a Catholic high school and who wish to be considered for the award. Parents will receive a notice with pertinent information regarding the intent to apply for the scholarship. The number and amount of these awards are determined by the pastor, principal, and 8th grade teachers. The principal will determine recipients using the criteria which follows:
- STAR Testing results
- Evaluation of the 8th grade report card
- Overall citizenship and attitude
Monsignor Gallagher Scholarship
Is awarded to the top student meeting the above criteria, who achieves at the level of his/her ability and earns nothing less than an A in character habits. This award is determined by the Pastor and Principal
CJSF
Those students who fulfill the state requirements receive a pin at graduation. See the Student Activities section.
Academic Subject Awards
Are awarded to students who have maintained an average of 3.75 in a solid subject area.
Outstanding Leadership Award
Is awarded to the student who is seen by the principal and Student Council Moderator as having shown a consistent effort to share and improve their leadership qualities, especially those of initiative, consideration, cooperation and responsibility.
Art Award
Is awarded to those students who have shown consistent and outstanding artistic potential, contributions and accomplishments throughout the year.
Improvement Award
Is awarded to those students who have gone up at least one letter grade (to at least a C) in solid subject matters and have not dropped below a C in any other area. They must maintain a B or better in behavior.
Citizenship Award
Is awarded to those students achieving an A average in general conduct. These students must also have given extra time and effort in service to their class and/or school. They must be approved by each teacher who instructs the student in a solid subject.
Student Government Award
Is awarded to those students who have served the student body for two semesters as a member of the Student Council.
Perfect Attendance Award
Is awarded to those students who have achieved perfect attendance at school during their 8th grade year. (All day, every day)
Service Award
Is awarded to those students who have shown exceptional and consistent willingness to give of their free time in the assistance of faculty, staff and students. These are the individuals who repeatedly and pleasantly volunteer to help others, even when the task at hand may be one which is boring or seemingly insignificant. These students have a willingness to serve which is apparent in their attitude toward their community and society in general. The recipients of these awards must be approved by each teacher who instructs the student in a solid subject area.
Note: Solid subjects are: Religion, Reading, English, Math, Social Studies/Civics, and Science.
Enrichment subjects are: Art, Music, Physical Education, and Computers. These are not included when determining a student's grade point average.
Seasonal Athletic Awards
These are awarded at two times, once in the winter months and again at the end of the school year, where students involved in the sports program are recognized. Awards are determined by the Athletic Directors, coaches of the various sports teams, and the principal.
