Policy 2555

CCR2 Graduating Academic Recognition

In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, a combination

of the Latin Honor System and Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) will be selected for each high

school graduating class per the following criteria:

1) Valedictorian Based on Unweighted GPA and is the Highest Class GPA.

1. a) If multiple students have the same highest GPA, multiple Valedictorians are

recognized.

1. b) To be eligible for Valedictorian, students must take the following courses:

(English III, Geometry, Biology and Government, or any higher level course in

these content areas)

2) Salutatorian Based on Unweighted GPA and is the Second Highest Class GPA.

1. a) If multiple students have the same second highest GPA, multiple Salutatorians are

recognized.

1. b) To be eligible of Salutatorian, students must take the following courses: (English

III, Geometry, Biology and Government, or any higher level course in these

content areas)

3) Latin Honor System Utilizing Unweighted GPA.

4) Weighted GPA will still be collected on student transcripts to be used on scholarship

and/or College/University applications.

5) All students who qualify for Latin Honor System recognition will receive a cord. All

students who qualify for Valedictorians and Salutatorians will receive a medal.

6) Speakers at graduation will be selected through an application process at the high school.

7) This process will start the 2022-23 school year.

Latin Honor System Recognition

Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Honor) – 3.9000 GPA

Magna Cum Laude (With Great Honor) – 3.7000 GPA

Cum Laude (With Honor) – 3.5000 GPA

*Ranking will not be listed on transcripts or grade cards.