All teachers are allowed to nominate three students from among all their classes. The criteria for which they select those students is their own criteria but can be from any of the following: attitude, grade, work ethic, improvement, etc. The student is recognized for what he/she does in the nominating teacher’s classroom. There are also department awards that do have selection criteria for each department.
The following are the standards that must be met to earn the Academic Feather:
Must be enrolled in at least one AP/CC, honors or college prep course.
Must be enrolled in at least one AP/CC, honors or college prep course.
Must be enrolled in at least two honors, AP/CC or college prep courses.
Must be enrolled in at least one AP/CC, honors or college prep course.
Must be enrolled in at least one AP/CC, honors or college prep course.
Must be enrolled in at least two honors, AP/CC or college prep courses.
Students are selected from each department October through May based on the departments’ criteria.
Teachers nominate three students who represent the PRIDE characteristics every other month.
Teachers and students can recognize each other for representing the PRIDE characteristics.
Students who attend 90% each month are recognized on the bulletin board and entered into a monthly drawing.