Graduation Requirements

“It is not so important who starts the game, but who finishes it.” -John Gooden

Graduation is an exciting, much anticipated time of celebration when the entire school community comes together to acknowledge the achievements of the graduates. Each child looks forward to graduation in Grade 11 at the end of his or her tenure.

Graduation Criteria
The main period reviewed for qualification is Grades 10 & 11, however the school reserves the right to make selections based on a review of each student’s tenure. The student should:
 be in attendance for at least 75% of the allotted days across two years – Grades 10 and 11.
 have at least a range three in conduct and a disciplinary record free of
suspensions.
 possess a C average or above in Mathematics, English Language, Information Technology and Vocation (area of specialization).
 submit all School Based Assessments (SBAs) at the appropriate times.
 complete internal and external examinations for all subjects.
 be an active member/participant in at least one club/society/extracurricular activity for Grades 9-11.
 have no outstanding fees required by the school.
 conform to school regulations and dress code, not just during regular school days but also during examination period and graduation practice.
In short, graduation is not a right, but a privilege for which students qualify when they: Attend Well, Behave Well & Achieve Well.

Certificates and Special Awards
 Graduation Certificate: presented to each member of the graduating class to signify the successful completion of the high school programme.
 The Maurice M. Azan Award: for best academic performance, given to the graduate with the highest average and who has copped the most prizes.
 The Joan Wint Award: honours a female student who has demonstrated
significant improvement over the five year period.
 The Principal’s Award: for the graduate of the year is given to the best student overall.
 The Jean Porter Trophy: presented to the graduate with the best attendance record for the periods of Grades 10 and 11.
 The Arthur G. Bryant Memorial Award: for the highest achievement in
Mathematics is bestowed upon the student who has performed exceptionally in Mathematics during the five (5) years that the student has attended the school. It includes a grant of $10,000.
 The Ashton Johnson Memorial Plaque: goes to the most improved male student. Observation is made from Grade 7 to the point of graduation.
 Subject Awards are given to exemplary students in various subject areas.
 The Valedictorian is selected by the by the Academic Staff and is a student with outstanding academic performance and exemplary behaviour.