CANYON HONORS AND TRADITIONS

 

A.S.B. Cabinet/Class Councils
There are certain requirements for each of these positions. All of them require an overall 2.5 G.P.A. and no “F’s,  and no “U’s” in citizenship, and no more than one “N” in citizenship.  In addition candidates for office may not have any outstanding fines.   Information about elections can be found in the Student Center.

Athletics
All athletic equipment must be returned from the previous sport before a student can check out equipment for the next sport.

California Scholarship Federation (C.S.F.)
Honor Society for students with a 3.5 G.P.A. or better who are enrolled in college preparatory classes. Applications for membership are accepted at the beginning of each semester.

Gleitsmann Award
One senior boy and one senior girl who have served the school in an outstanding manner are chosen by a vote of the faculty. Criteria: academic achievement, service to Canyon High and involvement in school activities.

Graduating With Honors
Students with a cumulative grade point of 4.7 and above will be designated Summa Cum Laude and those with a 4.5-4.699 will be designated Magna Cum Laude.

Laureate Awards
Each department, using its own criteria, selects a maximum of five nominees. One is recognized as the most outstanding graduate in the department.

Merit Scholarships
Sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT taken in the junior year serves as the basis for semifinalist selection. Finalists compete for scholarships from $250 to $6000.

National Honor Society (N.H.S.)
Recognition of students with a total G.P.A. of 3.5 or better. Students must pass a faculty review to be accepted. Freshmen are not eligible for membership.

Principal’s Honor Roll
All students achieving a G.P.A. of 3.5 or better will receive recognition. The recognition is given at the end of the second semester.

Scholarships
Information about scholarships can be found in the Scholarship Bin in the Counseling Office.

Top of the Tribe
The students in each grade level who have a 4.0 G.P.A. or higher for the first semester are honored. There is an evening program where students are presented with a special recognition every time they make the Top of the Tribe.
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