SCHOLASTIC AWARDS PROGRAM

Team GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) is calculated by adding all individual GPAs of the varsity members of the team/group, then dividing by the number of members. It must include all members of the group, including 9th graders and students who participated in an activity at the varsity level.

EXAMPLES:

Name: GPA

Aaliyah: 3.490
Jordan: 3.950
Melissa: 3.254
Jackson: 3.562
TOTAL: 3.564

Information Submitted:
GPA (rounded to three places): 3.564
Number of Participants: 4 Name: GPA

Megan: 3.591
Jenny: 3.580
Trevor: 3.306
Shawn: 3.727
TOTAL: 3.551

Information Submitted:
GPA (rounded to three places): 3.551
Number of Participants: 4

GPA’s are based upon the grade from the previous marking period that is logged on a student’s transcript for credit purposes. Typically, that means the previous semester or trimester. Quarter grades are not to be used unless the student receives full credit for a class after completion of a quarter. Students who do not have a previous grade due to running start, home-schooling, study abroad or incoming as foreign students are not utilized in the calculations.

NO, you are not eligible. A minimum number is required in order for a squad to be eligible for Academic State Champions. The minimums by activity are as follows:

*Tennis and Golf are awarded in the Spring.

Regardless of the minimums, ALL students who participated in an activity at the varsity level must be included in the calculations. Music awards must include all students enrolled in all classes offered in the given music subject area (Band, Choir or Orchestra). Schools may submit applications in one (1) or all three (3) music Categories listed above.

NO, all members of the team must have their GPA’s counted…including Freshmen. They will need their last GPA score, from eighth grade, to be used in the total.

Applications for Distinguished and Outstanding Team Awards may be received at any time during the school year. In order to qualify for the Academic State Championships, applications must be received by the seasonal deadline dates.

The deadlines are set to allow time for verification of State Champions in time to be posted in that season’s State Tournament Championship programs. Because the first of the winter programs are in mid-February, the deadline for submission of grades is typically up against many schools’ semesters.

YES, but if you do wait, your team will not be eligible for the Academic State Championship. If your team wishes to be submitted to compete for that honor, and grades will not be posted in time for the February deadline, then use the grades from the previous grading period for winter activities.

YES, there is no cut-off date for ordering participant certificates or insignias, or submitting for team certificates. The deadline only applies to qualifying for the State Academic Championship.

Schools will receive a certificate indicating the team’s accomplishment, at no charge. Insignias for each participating member (for letter jackets, etc.) are available for $1.00 each. Participant certificates are also available for $0.50 each. These items may be ordered on the same form as the application, included on the online application. Also, Athletic Directors at each school have the authority to make orders.

They will be invited to the State Championship event for their sport and classification, and will be presented with the plaque either before or during intermission of the championship game/contest, OR a mutually agreeable time in coordination with the Tournament Manager.