Honors Scholars Diploma/Valedictorian/Salutatorian Info
The Gresham High School Scholars Diploma is designed to honor academically well-rounded students who have pushed themselves to excel in the most challenging of four-year educational programs. For students who are self-directed and desirous of a balanced and challenging program, the Gresham Scholars Diploma is well worth the effort!
In addition to meeting all requirements for the Gresham-Barlow School District Diploma, students will qualify for a Gresham-Barlow School District Scholars Diploma based on their enrollment in advanced courses and provide confirmation that they have accomplished each of the requirements listed below. Students must remain enrolled in their advanced courses through their eighth semester, as their final GPA and class ranking will be determined by their highest GPA with the Scholars program and final grade report. Course lists are available from the schools. It is from among Scholars Diploma candidates that valedictorian and salutatorian recipients will be determined.
Requirements: A senior must…
- Successfully complete all graduation requirements, including credit requirements, education plan and profile, extended application and two career related learning experiences.
- Earn an accumulative GPA of at least 3.50 at the end of the eighth semester.
- Earn a minimum of 25 credits, at least eight (8) of which must be earned in designated advanced courses.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a world language in addition to English or successfully complete two years of study in the same world language.
- Have been an active participant in at least one co-curricular activity (e.g., Sports, Clubs, Theater, Music, Student Government, etc.).
- May earn only one elective credit using the PASS/NO PASS option.
Any appeal regarding qualification for a Gresham-Barlow School District Scholars Diploma must be presented to the Scholars Diploma Review Panel.