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Laude Academic Honor System
Laude Academic Honor System
Beginning with the Class of 2022, class rank will be replaced with a Laude point system, which is a tiered system that recognizes students for the rigor of their academic programs as well as their success in the program.
Each qualifying class is awarded with one or two Laude points for a grade of C or better and then multiplied by the cumulative GPA to find out the total Laude score. Then based on the score, a student may receive either a Cum, Magna Cum, or Summa Cum Laude Award, which results in an honors cord at graduation and an invitation to our Academic Honors Night in May.
FAQ about Laude System
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- Summa Cum Laude: Highest Honor = 88.00 Laude Points
- Magna Cum Laude: Great Honor= 56.0-87.99 Laude Points
- Cum Laude: Honor= 19.0 - 55.99 Laude Points
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- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Transcripted Credit
- Other Dual Credit Courses
- Youth Apprenticeships
- Courses Leading to Workforce Certification
- Approved Transfer Credits
Other courses and unique situations will be considered on an individual basis and determined by the rigor of the coursework. Requests for consideration of Laude credit must be submitted to the school counselor by March 1 of that student's senior year.
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If a course receives Laude recognition, it will be indicated in the course's description in the Course Planning Guide.
*Please note that while we try to keep our course descriptions current, Laude courses may change yearly due to post-secondary articulation agreements and other factors. Students should see their counselors for the most accurate information.
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No, a student's laude level is based on the Laude level classes they took and the GPA (3.20 and above) that they earned.