Awards Criteria
Student Recognition is an important part of OPA's core philosophy and one of the ways students are encouraged to excel. Accomplishments will be recognized in a way that promotes future achievement and supports the mission of building the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Awards are distributed to deserving students who have met or exceeded OPA's high expectations. Achievement and CHAMP awards were created with the help of OPA staff from all school sites. Criteria for the President's Education Awards and Pathway to Civic Learning Awards are established by the issuing authority.
Achievement Awards Criteria
At the end of each grading trimester, students are recognized for their achievement in the subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Awarded at the end of each trimester.
- Chancellor's List (2nd-5th grade): 4.0 GPA for the trimester
- Dean's List (2nd-5th grade): 3.5-3.9 GPA for the trimester (no D or F grades)
- Outstanding Champion Award (TK, K &1st grade): all Os for effort on their trimester report card in English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science
CHAMP awards are presented each trimester to students who exhibit the following characteristics: Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Each professor will recognize five students each trimester for following school-wide expectations based on our school matrix. Awarded at the end of each trimester to all grade levels.
- Safe Award
- Respectful Award
- Responsible Award
President's Education Awards
Founded in 1983, the President's Education Awards Program honors graduating elementary, middle, and high school students for their achievement and hard work. The program provides individual recognition from the President and the U.S. Secretary of Education to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Awarded at the end of each school year to 5th graders.
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Pathway to Civic Learning Awards
The Civic Learning Pathways certificate/award aligns elementary and middle school grades to the State Seal of Civic Engagement that can be earned in high school. Awards are distributed by the Orange County Department of Education to students who have met specific performance outcomes upon completion of designated grades. Awarded at the end of each school year to 3rd and 5th graders.