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Graduate Distinctions

First In Class

The First in Class distinction is given to the student who has shown to be the top performer in our most challenging level of coursework. 

Valedictorian

The Valedictorian distinction is given to students who earn a 4.0 GPA in all 4 years of high school. Valedictorians are awarded a gold medallion and a valedictorian seal on their diploma. 

Top 10%

The Top 10% distinction is given to students who have earned a GPA in the top 10% of their graduating class. Top 10% recipients are awarded a gold tassel for their graduation cap. 

Honors Diploma

The Honors Diploma distinction is awarded to students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 and have accumulated at least 9.0 credits in AP/Honors level courses. These students are awarded a gold seal on their diploma. 

Summa Cum Laude

The Summa Cum Laude distinction is awarded to students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.8 and have accumulated at least 9.0 credits in AP/Honors courses. Summa Cum Laude graduates are awarded a gold stole to wear at the graduation ceremony.

Magna Cum Laude

The Magna Cum Laude distinction is awarded to students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 and have accumulated between 5.0 and 8.75 credits in AP/Honors courses. Magna Cum Laude graduates are awarded a gold cord to wear at the graduation ceremony. 

Cum Laude

The Cum Laude distinction is awarded to students who have accumulated between 1.0 and 4.75 credits in AP/Honors courses. Cum Laude graduates are awarded a silver cord to wear at the graduation ceremony. 

Additional Cords

Red & White - TRiO member

Black & Red - SOU Dual Enrollment: The graduate has successfully completed 8 or more credits in a dual enrollment course with Southern Oregon University. 

Blue & Green - RCC Dual Enrollment: The graduate has earned 15 or more credits through Rogue Community College. 

Light Blue - Biliteracy: The graduate has shown proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in two or more languages through an assessment or Language AP exams. 

Green, Gray, & Orange - CTE Completer: The graduate has completed a CTE Course of Study consisting of 3 or more courses in the same CTE (Career Technical Education) Pathway. 

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