Students who earn a Chancellor’s Diploma may be eligible for graduation honors. All honors designations are based on unweighted GPA. This information is defined in Hillsboro School District Policy IKF.
Chancellor’s Diploma
The Chancellor’s Diploma will be awarded to students who have demonstrated their commitment to a rigorous course of study during high school in order to prepare for college and career success. The Chancellor’s Diploma includes classes and requirements that promote critical thinking skills and an enriched learning experience. These requirements are aligned with general Oregon university admissions, but do not guarantee automatic acceptance. Students who earn a Chancellor’s Diploma demonstrate the experience that is desired for every student in the Hillsboro School District. All students earning a Chancellor’s Diploma will be recognized with a Chancellor’s Diploma Recognition during the graduation ceremony.
Valedictorian
Students earning a Chancellor’s Diploma and receiving an unweighted GPA of 4.0 for all classes taken will be recognized as valedictorians. In the event that no students receive a 4.0 GPA, but earn a Chancellor’s Diploma, the student(s) with the highest GPA will be recognized as the valedictorian(s). More than one person may be recognized as the valedictorian(s).
Salutatorian
Student(s) who earn a Chancellor’s Diploma and have the second highest unweighted GPA will be recognized as the salutatorian(s). More than one person may be recognized as the salutatorian(s).
Honors Graduate
The students who earn a Chancellor’s Diploma and maintain a 3.75 unweighted GPA will be recognized as honors graduates.