Graduate of Distinction
Each year, the Graduate of Distinction program recognizes student accomplishments in five categories: academic achievement, attendance, citizenship, community service, and participation in extracurricular activities. Students can accumulate points as described in the rubric linked below and must accumulate points in each of the five areas. Students meeting the criteria will be recognized at a special recognition program in May and receive the Graduate of Distinction Medal to be worn at graduation.
Applications, guidelines, and deadlines for the Graduate of Distinction Program are also available in the Guidance Office of your child’s school and on our website.
If you need further information, please contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department at 434-799-6400.
Graduate of Distinction: 5 Pillars of Success
Pillar One: Academic Achievement - Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher by the end of 1st Semester.
Pillar Two: Attendance - Students must maintain an attendance rate of 94% or higher during their senior year. Missing 5 days or less for the school year (August 7, 2024 - March 7, 2025)
Pillar Three: Citizenship - Students must be in good standing and discipline record should be absent of out-of-school and in-school suspensions (August 7, 2024 - March 7, 2025, if a student commits a level 3, level 4, or level 5 offense after March 7, 2025, the student will not be eligible for the Graduate of Distinction recognition).
Pillar Four: Community Service - Students must participate in 40 hours of service learning projects by serving as a volunteer supporting the community at large (June 7, 2024 - December 20, 2024).
Pillar Five: Extracurricular Activities - Students must support the school's education mission by participating in and providing leadership to extracurricular activities.