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allowed to participate in the graduation exercises, but could receive their diploma when all
requirements are met as verified by the counselor and approved by the principal.

Note: All documentation concerning courses taken by correspondence, in night school, at a college or
university, in summer school, or in a community education class, must be received in writing from the
accredited agency by the Snake River High School Counseling office in a timely fashion.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Honors Award
This award is for students who graduate with a grade point average of 3.5 or better and meet the
Idaho State Graduation Requirements and the Snake River School District #52 graduation
requirements.
High Honors Award
This award is for students who graduate with a grade point average of 3.75 or better. Grades will be
calculated to two places without rounding (i.e., 3.74567 = 3.74). Students will need to meet the Idaho
State Graduation Requirements and the Snake River School District #52 requirements plus successfully
complete the following courses:
• 11 Credits of Math including the successful completion of Pre- Calculus A, B, and C

• 9 Credits of Science
• 2 Credits of Foreign Language
• 9 Credits of English including 3 Trimesters of AP English or Dual Credit English

Included in the above credits or in addition to, students must complete 9 credits of Honors and/or
Advanced Placement and/or dual enrollment courses.
Salutatorian Award
This award is given to the student that ranks second in the graduation class and meets the High
Honors qualifications (grade point averages are figured through the second trimester of the senior
year). If there are Co- Valedictorians this award will be given to the next ranking student. Speaking at
graduation is dependent upon the number of Valedictorian awards in the graduating class. If there is
more than one Valedictorian the Salutatorian will not speak.
Valedictorian Award
This award is given to the students that rank first in the graduating class and meets the High Honors
qualifications (grade point averages are figured through the second trimester of the senior year). In
case of a tie more than one award will be given. If there is a tie, Valedictorian speakers at graduation
will be determined by the highest ACT and/or SAT score. The number of Valedictorian speakers will
not exceed four.
Note: Foreign Exchange Students are not eligible to receive the High Honors, Salutatorian, and
Valedictorian Awards.

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