Senior Awards Recognitions

HBUHSD Academic Recognition Program - 

Required Course of Study

Based on 7th semester GPA requirements

 

Additional HBUHSD Graduation Recognition Requirements

Required

Scholar with Expertise

Meets CSU minimum requirements

White Cord

Scholar with Honors

Exceeds CSU requirements

Gold Cord

Scholar with Distinction 

Meets UC recommendations

Gold Stowel

 

Summa Cum Laude

Red Robe

A cumulative 7th semester GPA of 4.40+

GPA Criteria

gr 10 - 12 GPA of 2.5+

in all “a-g” courses

gr 10 - 12 GPA of 3.0+

in all “a-g” courses

gr 10 - 12 GPA of 3.6+

in all “a-g” courses

 

Magna Cum Laude
Red Robe

A 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.00 - 4.39

Letter Grade

Earn a grade of C or better in “a-g”courses

Earn a grade of C or better in “a-g”courses

Earn a grade of C or better in “a-g”courses

 

Seal of BiliteracyTeal Cord


1. Demonstrate English Proficiency:

One of the following:


Coursework: GPA of 3.0+ in all English Language Arts courses required for graduation.

OR 

Assessment:

  • CAASPP ELA (Grade 11): Score “Standard Met” or higher.
  • AP English Exam: Score of 3+.
  • IB English Exam: Score of 4+.
  • SAT EBRW Section: Score of 480+.

English Learners only (additional requirement):

  • ELPAC: Overall oral language score of Level 4.

AND


2. Demonstrate Proficiency in a Language Other than English:

One of the following:


Coursework: Four years of high school-level world language with 3.0+ GPA and oral proficiency.

OR

Assessment:

  • AP World Language Exam: Score of 3+.
  • IB World Language Exam: Score of 4+.
  • ACTFL WPT & OPI: Intermediate Mid or higher.
  • District Exam: Proficient or higher in speaking, reading, and writing.

Character

Academic Honesty 

Academic Honesty 

Academic Honesty 

 

COURSES

 

LOTE

(Language other than

English)

2 levels 

(same language) 

2 levels 

(same language) 

3 levels 

(same language) 

 

Advanced Math

3 years including Algebra 2

or Data Science

4 years 

(4th year beyond Algebra 2)

4 years, plus 1 year beyond

Algebra 2 or Data Science

 

Lab Science 

2 Years

2 Years

2 Years

 

VPA 

1 Year

1 Year

1 Year

 

CTE Pathway Completion
Royal Blue Cord

Completion of a CTE Pathway sequence with a “C” average or better in pathway classes

Additional

Scholars must also

complete all diploma

requirements

Concentration Area

Three years 

(6 semesters) with grades of B or better from one of these areas:

Agriculture

Athletics

Business/Computers

Family/Consumer Studies

Industrial Technology

Leadership

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Approved Career Focus

MUN

CIBACS

Career Technical Ed

AVID

 

AP Courses - 

4 year long courses

 

Artistic Literacy
Chartreuse Cord

- Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher

- GPA of 3.0 or higher in all arts courses

- Completion of 2-3 years of arts education 

- At least 1 advanced level of coursework

- Participate in or display of artworks through performance or

exhibit

 
 
Westminster High School Recognitions
Recognition
Who to Contact for Questions
Academic Decathalon
Ms. Dong & Mrs. Ramirez
AVID Mr. Dykes
California Scholarship Federation Mr. Do
Future Farmers of America Mr. Eusantos & Ms. Cunningham
MERITS Mrs. Gonzales & Mr. Pham
National Honors Society Mr. Pham
Peer Tutors Title I
Principles of Leadership Mr. Ortega
PUENTE Mrs. Prado, Mr. Judeh, & Mr. Sira
Upward Bound Mr. Richard Perez