In order to graduate distinguished, seniors must fill out their documentation of advanced measures form and turn it in to their counselor by 4:00 pm on April 15. Four distinguished measures are required to receive this recognition. There are six different ways to obtain these measures. They include scoring a ‘B’ or higher in a dual credit course, or a college course not taken for high school credit, scoring a three or higher on an AP exam, taking a computer course, commended scholar on the PSAT or conduct an original research project.
“For the original research project, you have to do something that meets some sort of professional or national recognition,” counselor Neal Hall said.
Those in consideration for Valedictorian or Salutatorian are required to follow the distinguished plan.
“If you are in the running for Valedictorian or Salutatorian, and you don’t qualify for the distinguished plan, you will lose your title,” Hall said.
If on the distinguished plan, it will be documented on your final transcript.
“I think colleges put more emphasis on what kind of courses you took in high school, how you succeeded in them, ACT/SAT scores and the activities you’re involved in,” Hall said.