President’s Award for Educational Excellence
12 Grade Requirements
Transcript
Submit a high school transcript reflecting 9th-12th grade work. The high school transcript should be a 1-page, summary document with the names of all high school coursework, grades earned, and GPA through first semester of 12th grade. In-progress, 2nd semester classes should be listed and labeled “in progress” with no grade assigned since 2nd semester courses may not be complete by June 5th.
The composite transcript should include all coursework completed, whether in-person classes, online classes, dual enrollment, part-time public school enrollment, or self-directed.
Back-Up Documentation
Provide back-up documentation for all grades that were awarded by outside entities, such as copies of community college transcripts, report of final grade from an online class, an AP score, etc. (unofficial copies are acceptable)
If any semester or year of high school was completed in a traditional school, provide the official year-end report card or school transcript as back-up for the terms attended.
GPA
Transcript should include student’s GPA, calculated over at least 7 semesters, on a 4.0 scale. Quality points can be awarded for honors classes (+0.5), AP (+1.0) or dual enrollment (+1.0).
Overall high school GPA must be 3.5 or higher for this award.
Student Activities
Provide a student resume or up to one-page typed statement of activities, written by the student, listing his/her extracurricular activities, leadership, volunteer work, employment, sports, awards, or honors in high school.
Notice of Intent
Provide a copy of your current year NOI to your county which indicates that your child is considered a 12th grader.
Deadline
Submit the application form and supporting documents in hard copy to Luisa Burke or Trish Thackston by June 5th, 2019. Presidents Award for Educational Excellence Application Form
Transcript
Submit a high school transcript reflecting 9th-12th grade work. The high school transcript should be a 1-page, summary document with the names of all high school coursework, grades earned, and GPA through first semester of 12th grade. In-progress, 2nd semester classes should be listed and labeled “in progress” with no grade assigned since 2nd semester courses may not be complete by June 5th.
The composite transcript should include all coursework completed, whether in-person classes, online classes, dual enrollment, part-time public school enrollment, or self-directed.
Back-Up Documentation
Provide back-up documentation for all grades that were awarded by outside entities, such as copies of community college transcripts, report of final grade from an online class, an AP score, etc. (unofficial copies are acceptable)
If any semester or year of high school was completed in a traditional school, provide the official year-end report card or school transcript as back-up for the terms attended.
GPA
Transcript should include student’s GPA, calculated over at least 7 semesters, on a 4.0 scale. Quality points can be awarded for honors classes (+0.5), AP (+1.0) or dual enrollment (+1.0).
Overall high school GPA must be 3.5 or higher for this award.
Student Activities
Provide a student resume or up to one-page typed statement of activities, written by the student, listing his/her extracurricular activities, leadership, volunteer work, employment, sports, awards, or honors in high school.
Notice of Intent
Provide a copy of your current year NOI to your county which indicates that your child is considered a 12th grader.
Deadline
Submit the application form and supporting documents in hard copy to Luisa Burke or Trish Thackston by June 5th, 2019. Presidents Award for Educational Excellence Application Form