SEMS 8th Grade Awards 2020-21
1) Principal’s Award for 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
This top academic accolade recognizes academic excellence and achievement of high scholastic goals through hard work and dedication to learning. The award criterion is a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 earned each semester the student attended San Elijo Middle School.
2) President’s Education Awards Program—Outstanding Academic Achievement
This Gold Honor Roll Award recognizes academic success and achievement of high scholastic goals through hard work and dedication to learning. The award criterion is a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 – 4.0 earned each semester the student attended San Elijo Middle School.
3) California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) Honor Award
This certificate is earned by students who have joined CJSF for 3 semesters during 7th and 8th grade. Award criteria include qualifying grades and an application submitted each semester.
4) Outstanding Citizenship—Teacher Award
Citizenship Award recipients are each selected by an 8th grade teacher to recognize outstanding growth and development, tenacity, resiliency, and/or strength of character during their school years at SEMS. Recipients exemplify adaptability and strength, aligning with the SEMS vision of Complexity, Collaboration, and Character that we wish to instill in all our students.