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 Biliteracy
Teal Cord

3.0 minimum GPA in all ELA courses

OR

At or above “Standard Met” on CAASPP

AND

-A demonstration of proficiency in one or more languages other than English (demonstrated via a variety of methods)

 

**Additional English Proficiency Requirement for English Learners Only:

must attain a score of level 4 on
the (ELPAC).

Character

Academic Honesty 

Academic Honesty 

Academic Honesty 

 

COURSES

 

CTE Pathway Completion
Royal Blue Cord

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

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

 

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

Lab Science 

2 Years

2 Years

2 Years

 

VPA 

1 Year

1 Year

1 Year

   

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
 
 
 
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