Regulation 0603.21-AR-02 Honor Cords and Determination
Determination: All decisions regarding regalia and speaking eligibility will be based on conditions existing as of the third Monday in April preceding the ceremonies. While every effort will be made to accommodate students who meet conditions after this deadline, regalia or recognition in graduation materials, such as the program, cannot be guaranteed.
Honor Cords: Students eligible for honor cord designation must meet specific weighted GPA criteria as indicated on a student's transcript for any class that has earned high school credits. - Highest Honors: 4.1-5.0 (or students with a 4.0 who have an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution) - High Honors: 3.77-4.099 - Honors: 3.5-3.7699
| Highest Honors: 4.1-5.0 | High Honors: 3.77-4.099 | Honors: 3.5-3.7699 | ||||
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| Centennial (CHS) | Maroon | 1 cord | Silver | 2 cords | Maroon | 2 cords |
| Silver | 1 cord | |||||
| Central Academy (CAHS) | Silver | 2 cords | Green | 2 cords | ||
| Eagle (EHS) | Green | 1 cord | Silver | 2 cords | Green | 2 cords |
| Silver | 1 cord | |||||
| Eagle Academy (EAHS) | Silver | 2 cords | Green | 2 cords | ||
| Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) | Maroon | 2 cords | Silver | 2 cords | Silver | 1 cord |
| Meridian Academy (MAHS) | Silver | 2 cords | Red | 2 cords | ||
| Meridian (MHS) | Blue | 1 cord | Gold | 1 cord | Blue | 1 cord |
| Gold | 1 cord | |||||
| Mountain View (MVHS) | Blue | 1 cord | Blue | 1 cord | Silver | 1 cord |
| Green | 1 cord | Green | 1 cord | |||
| Silver | 1 cord | |||||
| Owyhee (OHS) | Red | 1 cord | Silver | 2 cords | Red | 2 cords |
| Silver | 1 cord | |||||
| Renaissance (RHS) | Crimson | 1 cord | Gold | 2 cords | Crimson | 2 cords |
| Gold | 1 cord | |||||
| Rebound School of Opportunity (RSO) | Red | 1 cord | Red | 2 cords | Silver | 2 cords |
| Silver | 1 cord | |||||
| Rocky Mountain (RMHS) | Purple | 1 cord | Gold | 2 cords | Purple | 2 cords |
| Gold | 1 cord | |||||
| Virtual School House (VSH) | Burgundy | 1 cord | Burgundy | 2 cords | Silver | 2 cords |
| Silver | 1 cord |
Cords will be conferred representing the following levels and kinds of academic achievement in the graduating class.
- Students eligible for honor cord designation must meet specific weighted GPA criteria as indicated on a student's transcript for any class that has earned high school credits.
- Highest Honors which is reserved for students who achieve the pinnacle of academic performance.
- High Honors which is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
- Honors which represents a significant standard of academic excellence.
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) cords which represent proficiency in CTE programs and adherence to set criteria, including completion of relevant courses, pathways and academic achievements.
- National Honor Society (NHS) cords which represent membership and achievement within NHS as outlined by the organization's criteria, which typically includes maintaining high academic standards, demonstrating leadership qualities, and engaging in community service.
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID ) which represent a student's participation and achievements within the AVID program.