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Graduating with Honors

Graduating with Honors

Valedictorian/Salutatorian: Valedictorian is the highest rank in the graduating class and shall be awarded to the student(s) who qualify as determined by MUHSD board policy AR 5127. Salutatorian is the second-highest rank in the class and is identified by the site administration based on the overall (total, weighted) GPA.

Gold Cord: A gold honor cord is awarded to graduates who have maintained a 3.5 G.P.A. throughout four (4) years of high school.

Silver Cord: Students who perform voluntary community service can earn recognition for their work by keeping a record of the hours they contribute. Students gain a silver honor cord by accumulating 250 hours or more of service. If you begin early and add hours each year, it's easy and the rewards are many.

The Community Service program is handled through the Counseling (A-11). It is recommended that you discuss your service ideas with the Career Technician before you begin, to be sure your chosen activity qualifies for credit toward the Silver Cord. All hours must be documented and verified. More information, including community service opportunities and all necessary forms, is available in A-11.

White Robe/Gold Stole/CSF Pin:

There are two levels of membership in the California Scholarship Federation.

  • Life Membership (qualify four out of the last six semesters, with one semester in the senior year)
  • 100% Membership (qualify for six of the previous six semesters).

Memberships of both types earn a white robe and CSF pin to be worn at graduation, a certificate, and CSF designation on transcripts and diploma. In addition, 100% of members earn a Gold Stole to be worn at graduation. Students must qualify and apply for CSF every semester (please follow the link for more info about CSF).

 

CTE Pathway Completion: Students who complete a whole sequence of three or more courses in a single CTE Pathway will be recognized. 

Other Adornments: Various other stoles, cords, or pins may be earned by graduates who have met participation requirements in campus organizations like AVID or FFA.

Seal of Biliteracy: If you are proficient in another language(s) besides English, we encourage you to apply for the Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma/transcript. See your counselor if you'd like to apply.

Scholarships: While researching and applying for scholarships is a lot of work, it is effort well spent! Each year, BCHS graduates earn an impressive number of scholarships to support their continuing academic journey. MUHSD students are lucky to have a dedicated college and scholarship counselor to help them navigate the world of financial aid.