Site Council Develops "Honor Roll"

This week, students at 7th and 8th grade will receive notice (belated) of their outstanding academic achievements. The awards will be posted at the end of each trimester and celebrated at the end of the school year at the annual awards assembly.

Students with a 3.8 grade point average (one B) will be recognized as having reached the "Honor Roll."

Students with a 4.0 grade point average (all A's) will be recognized as having reached the "Principal's List."

The focus on honoring academic achievement springs from the work of this year's Site Council. We do a relatively good job of attempting to celebrate students whose successes span the spectrum, from the visual and performing arts to athletics. But one element that seemed lacking for members of the Site Council was celebrating one of our core competencies: academic success. After a series of in-depth discussions and a review of recent academic data, the format (7th-8th grade, two-tiered, notice by letter from the principal) was selected. The spirit in which the school will honor these kids is not only to congratulate them, but also to motivate them in continued academic excellence.