Student Awards
Source: "Student, Parents, and Teachers Handbook", v2021, "F. Criteria for Awards"page 26
Quarterly
Honor Roll
- First Honors: an average of 93 or above and no grade below 85; has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
- Second Honors: an average of 89 or above and no grade below 81; has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
- Third Honors: an average of 85 or above and no grade below 77; has 1’s or 2’s both Effort and Behavior
- Note: In addition to the academic requirements for the First, Second, and Third Honors, student has not been in disciplinary probation nor suspension and has no 4 in either Effort or Behavior.
Attendance
- Perfect Attendance – Present and punctual in all classes and in any school related activities
- Any student of Maris Stella School who will be participating in any community affairs with full authorization by the administration will be considered present for that school day(s).
- A student must bring a note from home in case of absence.
- A student who will miss a school field trip with valid reason will require a note from home, will be given class assignment, and will be considered present for that particular day.
Yearly
- Annual General Excellence
- Excels in school spirit and Christian attitudes
- Has an average of 93 – 100; no grade below 85
- Has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
- Performs service beyond what is required
- Has the approval of the majority of the teachers
- Note: Any student receiving General Excellence may be eligible for Leadership Award.
- First Honors: an average of 93 or above and no grade below 85; has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
- Second Honors: an average of 89 or above and no grade below 81; has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
- Third Honors: an average of 85 or above and no grade below 77; has 1’s or 2’s in both Effort and Behavior
Other Awards
- Most Improved : This award may be earned by a student from each class who has shown the most progressive improvement in academics during the school year.
- Behavior Award: This award may be earned by any student who has shown commendable behavior and personal growth during the school year.
- Perseverance: (Duch el Reng) This award may be earned by any student who has shown commendable perseverance in all school related activities during the school year.
- Leadership: This award may be earned by any student who has actively and cooperatively shown the spirit of leadership. A student should be able to initiate positive activities not only for the improvement of the class but also for the whole school community; and being able to involve other students to participate as well during the school year.
- Perfect Attendance: Present and punctual in all classes and in any school related activities during the school year.
- Extra-Curricular Awards: - This award may be earned by any student who actively willingly participates in any extra-curricular activities during the school year.
- Certificate of Service: Church/School/Community/ Choir
- Certificate of Participation: Sport, Music/Dance, Arts and Crafts, Read Aloud/Bible Study
Maris Stella Award – Star of the Sea
The Maris Stella Award is given to an Eight Grade student who has shown superior growth and development in the understanding of Christian faith, intellectual achievement, and service to the school and wider community throughout eight years at Maris Stella School. This award is with the majority approval of the teachers and the Principal.