SENIOR AWARDS DESCRIPTION
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Summa Cum Laude – this honor is made to seniors with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.40 and above; students wear a gold gown during the graduation ceremony. - automatically reviewed
Magna Cum Laude – this honor is made to seniors with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.00 – 4.39; students wear a gold gown during the graduation ceremony. - automatically reviewed
California State Seal of Biliteracy – Students who've obtained "Standard Met" on the 11th grade CAASPP English Language Arts and pass all 4 years of ELA with a 2.0 or better. Additionally, students who've scored "Proficient" on the ELPAC and complete a 4 year course of study in World Language with a a 3.0 or better (or pass an AP exam with a 3 or better on World Language) (Turquoise Cord) - automatically reviewed
Scholar with Distinction – Meets UC Requirements, 3.6+ UC GPA in all A-G courses (10th - 1st Semester Senior year), Academic Honesty (No Honor Code Violation), 3 years same language, 4 years Math (4th year level beyond Alg2/Trig), 3 years lab science, 4 AP Courses, 1 year VPA (Gold Cowl with Navy Trim) - automatically reviewed
Scholar with Honors – Meets CSU Requirements, 3.0+ UC GPA in all A-G Courses (10th - 1st Semester Senior year), Academic Honesty (No Honor Code Violation), 2 years same language, 4 years Math (including Alg2), 2 years lab science
(Gold Cord) - automatically reviewed
Scholar with Expertise – Meets CSU Requirements, 2.5+ CSU GPA in all A-G Courses (10th - 1st Semester Senior year), Academic Honesty (No Honor Code Violation), 2 years same language, 3 years Math (including Alg2), 2 years lab science, Concentration area: 6 semesters with grade of B or better in Athletics, Business, Consumer/Family, Leadership, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, CTE. (White Cord) - automatically reviewed
Golden State Seal Merit – Students earn an achievement level of "Standard Met" or above for the Smarter Balance Summative Assessments and achieve a 3.0 in Marina's "Voyage of Success". It is awarded jointly each year by the California State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Sticker on Diploma) - automatically reviewed
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
A CSF member (seal bearer) student has earned at least four semesters of membership based on grades earned in 10th through 12th grade. The CSF chapter fosters the recognition, motivation, and education of academically talented students, promoting the CSF ideal of service to their communities and following the motto of “Scholarship for Service.” (Seal on Diploma, Lamp Pin and Gold Tassel) - advisor reviews
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. (Blue and White Cord) -advisor reviews
SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Chapter members who demonstrate leadership and initiative in SNHS by active participation in events. (Purple, Yellow, Green Cord) - advisor reviews
HONOR CORDS
AP CAPSTONE
AP Capstone is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork and communication skills that are increasingly valued by the colleges. Students who are AP Capstone scholars represent the highest 3% of students in the nation. (Navy Cowl with Gold Trim) - automatically reviewed
ARTISTIC LITERACY CORD
The goal of the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway is to honor and recognize high achieving students in the arts that demonstrate artistic literacy, creativity, and innovative skills. Students who complete the VPA pathway will acquire the necessary skills needed to be successful in any job market. Candidates must have a overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, 3.0 or higher in all arts courses, and completion of 2-3 year of arts education, and show at least 1 advanced level of arts course working including honors, AP, CTE, Dual Enrollment or equivalent, and participate in or display artworks through performance of exhibit. (Neon Green Cord) - must apply (Contact: [email protected])
APA CORD
The APA Cord is awarded to APA students who have earned 80+ units of APA coursework and performances over their four years within the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts and must maintain a 3.0 GPA within their APA classes. (Burgundy Cord) - automatically reviewed
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Complete Service Cord Application, serve 120 community service hours (Class of 2024)/ 160 for Class of 2025, 2 recommendations relevant to the community service, reflection presentation, and approval after student presentation. (Baby Blue Cord) - must apply (link here)
CTE PATHWAY RECOGNITION
Career Technical Education is a program of study that involves a multi-year sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. These students complete the pathway sequence (at least 2 full years) in the required order with a GPA of 3.0. The CTE pathways are: Automotive, Computer Science, Construction, Culinary, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, Hot Metals, Interior Design and Metal Machine .(Blue Cord) - automatically reviewed
STEM CORD
Students who qualify must complete at least four eligible courses in Mathematics and four eligible courses in Science, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and apply their STEM skills beyond the classroom. More guidelines here. (Orange cord) - must apply (Contact David Morris - [email protected])