Student Awards

ALLENDALE SCHOOL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STANDARDS

Honours with Distinction 90 - 100 %

Honours 80 - 89.9 %

Honourable Mention 70 - 79.9 %

Criteria for determining students who receive Honours with Distinction, Honours and Honourable Mention: The following criteria will be used to determine which of our students receive Honours with Distinction, Honours and Honorable Mention. The criteria are designed to show the importance of both core and complementary courses and to also consider the amount of time students spend in each subject area.

Honours with Distinction: The criteria for an honours with distinction standing is a 90% or higher mark in five subjects. The five subjects will include a 90% or higher in three of Mathematics, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies AND a 90% or higher in two of Physical Education, Second Languages (German, French), Complementary Courses (Fine Arts, CTS, etc), or History.

Honours: The criteria for an honour standing is an 80% or higher mark in five subjects. The five subjects will include an 80% or higher in three of Mathematics, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies, AND an 80% or higher in two of Physical Education, Second Languages (German, French), Complementary Courses (Fine Arts, CTS, etc) or History.

Honourable Mention: The criteria for an honourable mention standing is a 70% or higher mark in five subjects. The five subjects will include a 70% or higher in three of Mathematics, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies, AND a 70% or higher in two of Physical Education, Second Languages (German, French), Complementary Courses (Fine Arts, CTS, etc) or History.

The names of the students meeting these criteria will be posted on the front bulletin board after the first, second and final progress reporting periods. Those meeting the criteria for Honours with Distinction and Honors the end of the year will be presented with a certificate at the Annual Awards Ceremony.