ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Top 10 Students: The top ten students are selected based on their total GPA. GPA is weighted for AP or Honors courses. There could be multiple students for each ranking. The following criteria must be met to qualify for top ten:
-Meet A-G requirements -Must be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony -Must meet all WHS graduation requirements Graduate With Honors: The Graduate with Honors program is offered by Woodlake Union High School to increase academic motivation, broaden university admission options, provide access to competitive majors, prepare for college admission exams, and develop strong academic background. To qualify as a Graduate with Honors, a student must:
- Complete all prescribed courses in grades 9-12
- Receive no more than 4 semester grades of C in the prescribed course of study. Only original grades will be included.
- Receive a grade of C or higher in all courses, grades 9-12 (no grade of D or F in any course.)
- Turn in completed application to counseling by May 15th.
Prescribed course of study for Graduate With Honors:
English: 4 years of CP or Honors/AP English or AVID
12 seminar.
Advanced Math: 4 years-Geometry CP or Honors, Algebra 2 CP or Honors, Pre-Calc CP or Honors, Statistics, AP Calculus*. Science: 3 years minimum including-Biology, Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Human Biology, AP. Biology and/or H Physics. Foreign Languages: 3 years of same language or 2 years each of 2 different languages. Social Sciences: 3 years Fine Art: 1 year California Scholarship Federation California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a national and honorary club, whose members have met specific academic requirements. Membership recognizes academic effort and achievement. Membership requirements are based on both grade point average and points, which are computed from the courses taken during the semester. Students must apply each eligible term for membership. Students who qualify six times during their sophomore to senior years (one of these must be earned during the senior year) are awarded Life Membership. In addition, the student is bestowed the gold tassels of excellence, which are worn during graduation commencements. Students must have a minimum of 10 points to qualify and is calculated as follows: A = 3 CSF Points B = 1 CSF Points C = 0 CSF Points A grade of “D” or “F” in any course during the term automatically debars membership. Qualify as an AVID Honors Graduate - Have a 3.5 overall G.P.A. - Have been enrolled in AVID a total of 4 years (8 terms) - Meet the UC a-g requirements - Must have taken the SAT or ACT - Must take the ELM/EPT or Subject A Exam tests unless you meet the required test scores - Must be or have been in CSF at least one term each year from grades 10-12 - Must have completed or be currently enrolled in eight terms (4 classes) of Honors or AP
courses. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM (continued) RENAISSANCEThe purpose of the Renaissance program is to recognize students who are achieving academic excellence with tangible incentives, rewards, and recognition. Renaissance Award assemblies are held at the end of each term. Golden Tiger: Must have a GPA of 4.0 or better during the previous mester. Silver Tiger: Must have a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99 Bronze Tiger: Must have a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49 Academic Athlete: Every student who had a GPA of 3.0 or higher while involved in athletics will be rewarded. Scholar Athlete: Student with highest GPA in their sport. Most Improved: Highest Increase in GPA Top Tiger Perfect attendance, superior attitude,
and “step free”. Top Ten: Ranked in the top ten of their class. Positive Attitude: Chosen by the teachers for the student’s
superior attitude. No Steps: Student received no steps the previous
semester. Perfect Attendance: Students missed no class periods the
previous semester. Above and Beyond: Students involved in extra curricular activities
while on the honor roll.
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