Students taking an AP class are required to take the AP exam and pay the exam fee in order to receive the additional ten quality points (1.0 on 4.0 scale) factored into the cumulative GPA for AP courses. Awards and Honors All academic awards are calculated using the end of first semester grades. All award decisions as left to the discretion of the Administration. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup Award is presented to a senior who excels in academics, community service, leadership, and is a pleasure to teach. Carver-Wheatley Award is presented to the winners of the Carver-Wheatley Black History Month Essay Contest in both the Middle Division (grades 7-9) and the Upper Division (grades 10-12). Departmental Awards will be presented, at the end of the school year, for outstanding achievement in each discipline that includes Bible, English, Foreign Language, Health, History, Physical Education, Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Fine Arts. Ephesians Award is presented to the student who is most enthusiastic about community service hours over the course of the school year. Excellence in Citizenship Award is presented to a senior who has reached out to help others and who has shared his/her time and talent within his/her community. Head of School’s List and Principal’s List: Each semester the Head of School’s List will consist of students with an overall semester average of 94 or higher (no failing grades). The Principal’s List will consist of students with an overall semester average of 90-93 (no failing grades). Jabez Award is presented to a student who has shown extraordinary leadership in the Upper School. Salutatorian Award is presented to a senior who has attended Whitefield Academy Upper School for at least 5 semesters, who qualifies for the Summa Cum Laude Diploma, who has no Withdrawal Failures (WF) on the transcript, and who holds the second highest cumulative grade point average (based on total percentage) during his/her Whitefield Upper School career. The percent average GPA for Salutatorian is calculated at the end of the first semester of senior year. Senior Achievement Award is presented to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishment through initiative. This young person has demonstrated consistent effort, hard work, steady academic progress, and a positive attitude throughout his/her Upper School career. The George Whitefield Award is presented to a senior who best exemplifies the words of the mission statement: “A passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus.” The Charles L. Johnston Christian Leadership Award is presented to a senior who best lives out the Christian faith in relationship with his or her peers as well as within the adult community. The University of Georgia Certificate of Merit is presented to juniors who are in the top 5% cumulative average in their class. Senior Scholars: Seniors who qualify for Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude diplomas. The Valentine Family Scholarship Award is presented to a student who demonstrates leadership by providing mentoring to lower classmen as chosen by the Upper School faculty, coaches, and administration.
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