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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

THUNDER SCHOLARS

  • Top ranked graduates will be seated on the stand at graduation
  • Top 10% are also recognized at graduation
  • Student must be graduating with a 28-credit diploma to be eligible
  • Thunder Scholars are determined after 3rd term is complete
  • Top percentage placement is calculated by the sum of the following:
    • ACT score (single, not superscore)
    • Cumulative GPA x 10
    • # full year AP classes successfully completed x 1
    • # full year CE classes successfully completed x 1
    • # full year language bridge classes successfully completed x 1
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

HONOR CORDS

  • Honor Cords are determined by cumulative GPA of 3.75 years
  • 4.0 – 3.9 cumulative GPA is eligible for 2 cords
  • 3.899 – 3.7 cumulative GPA is eligible for 1 cord
  • Eligible students will receive a letter letting them know they can purchase them at the finance office
  • Honor cords are $6 each
  • Cords purchased through any other source are not allowed to be worn during the graduation ceremony