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Standardized Test Scores 2008-2009
Student Recognition
Honor Roll
St. Joan of Arc School maintains an academic honor roll for students in grades 6-8. There are three categories for recognition: Principal's List, First Honors, and Second Honors. The grade criteria for each category is as follows: Principal's List A in each subject for which a letter grade is given. S or better in conduct and effort in ALL subjects, including Art, Music, Computer, Foreign Language , Physical Education and Unstructured Time.
No "Needs Improvement" in any effort or conduct.
First Honors A in all but two of subjects for which a letter grade is given. B+/B in two of the subjects listed in #1. No C+ or C grades. S or better in conduct and effort in ALL subjects (including Art, Music, Foreign Language, Physical Education, Computer and Unstructured Time).
No "Needs Improvement" in any effort or conduct. Second HonorsB or better in all subjects for which a letter grade is given. No C+ or C grades S or better in Conduct and Effort in ALL subjects (including Art, Music, Foreign Language, Physical Education, Computer and Unstructured Time.) No "Needs Improvement" in any effort or conduct.
Awards AssembliesAssemblies are held each trimester to recognize student achievement. Students are acknowledged for grades, attendance, service, and improvement.
St. Joan of Arc Award This award is given once each trimester to a student from the school who exemplifies the qualities of responsibility, respect, cooperation and faith. The recipient of this award is chosen by the faculty.
Good Citizenship Award This award is presented each trimester to one student from each grade who has shown responsibility by obeying rules, respecting authority, and cooperating with others. The homeroom teacher decides this award.
Good Sportsmanship Award (Grade 1 - 5) This award is given each trimester to one student in each grade who treats others equally, takes turns, plays by the rules and practices good sportsmanship both in the classroom and on the playground. The homeroom teacher decides this award.
Perfect Attendance This award is given for each trimester and for the entire school year. Perfect attendance means no days absent and no days late. This includes early dismissal and being sent home, and/or leaving during the day and subsequently returning to school.Other Awards may include character, effort and subject awards.
Distinguished Honors BreakfastAt the end of the last trimester, students who have made the Honor Roll all three times are invited to a Celebration Breakfast. The Home School Association sponsors this function. Parents will be invited to attend the breakfast with their child.
Graduation Awards
Presidential Award Graduating eighth grade students who have maintained a minimum B average in grades 4-8 and who have scored in the top tenth percentile on a standardized test receive the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence.
Father Wagner Award The Father Wagner Award is presented to a Catholic, graduating eighth grade student who has applied to and been accepted by a Catholic high school. The recipient exhibits academic excellence, community service, and spiritual presence. This award is a one-time stipend of one thousand dollars ($1000) to be used for Catholic high school tuition.
St. Casimir Award The St. Casimir Award is presented to a graduating eighth grade student who exemplifies those qualities exhibited by St. Casimir during his lifetime: the Lily representing Love, the Crown representing Faith and Fidelity, and the Sword representing Courage which are depicted in St. Casimir's emblem.
The award is based on the student's spirituality, community service, and attitude. The student's religion and academic average are not to be considered when deciding this award.
M. Rosalie Schissler Academic Award The M. Rosalie Schissler Academic award was established in 2006 in memory of Rosalie Schissler of St. Joan of Arc Parish. Rosalie was valedictorian of her high school graduating class in 1924. She placed great value on education and emphasized the importance of life-long learning. Ten of Rosalie's grandchildren graduated from St. Joan of Arc School. The Rosalie Schissler Academic Award is presented to the graduating Catholic eighth grade student who has attained the highest grade point average in his/her eight grade year. The award is a $400.00 U.S. savings bond.
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