Achievements and Recognition

DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
You may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by meeting the four requirements below. Your achievement will be noted on your diploma and transcript.

1. Successfully completing the Foundation program
2. Earning at least one Endorsement
3. Completing four levels of Science
4. Completing four levels of Math that includes Algebra 2

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PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
You may earn Performance Acknowledgments on your diploma and transcript in multiple areas.

Outstanding Performance in Dual Credit Courses by successfully complete 12 college hours of dual or articulated courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale OR by earning an associate degree while in high school.

Outstanding Performance in Bilingualism and Biliteracy in two or more languages by Maintaining an 80% average in English Language Arts courses AND one of the following:

• Earning 3 credits in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) with 80% average
• Demonstrating proficiency in TEKS Level 4 or higher LOTE with 80% average grade.
• Scoring a 3 on AP LOTE, scoring a 4 on an IB LOTE or scoring an Intermediate-High or equivalent on a national LOTE assessment exam.

Outstanding Performance in College Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate by scoring a 3 or above on an AP exam or a 4 or above on an IB exam.

Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT by attaining scores of:

• Commended scholar or higher by the College Board on the PSAT/NMSQT
• College readiness benchmark scores on at least 2 of 4 on ACT PLAN
• Combined 1250 on reading/math of SAT
• Composite without writing of 28 on ACT

Earning a Nationally or Internationally Recognized business or industry certification or license or government-required credential. [The SBOE defined this as a credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards recognized and supported by a national or internationally known business, industry, profession or government.]