Freshmen Year At A Glance

Laude Honor System–Starting with the Graduating Class of 2028

The Latin Laude Honors System, which grants students Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude titles based on their grade point average (GPA), allows students who are at or above a clearly defined cumulative GPA to be recognized for their academic achievement. 

• Celebrates the achievements of many students, not just the one with the highest GPA. This inclusivity encourages and motivates students to pursue their interests, talents, and passions to achieve post-secondary goals as indicated through their ICAP rather than taking courses solely to increase class rank
• Alleviates the pressure of class rank which can negatively affect students’ social and emotional well-being, contributing to better mental health and well-being for students.
• It encourages a well-rounded education and allows students to take more challenging or diverse courses without the fear of adversely affecting their class rank.
• Less than 20% of colleges consider a class rank as a factor for admission
• Universities/Colleges focus on the rigor of courses taken, test scores, and student involvement in the school and community 

Graduating senior transcripts will reflect the cumulative GPA and Laude Honor earned. Students can earn one of three Laude Honors by meeting the following requirements on a 4.0 scale:

Summa Cum Laude (“with the highest honor”) – students earning a 4.0 or higher GPA

Magna Cum Laude (“with great honor”) – students earning a 3.75–3.99 GPA

Cum Laude (“with honor”) – students earning a 3.5–3.74 GPA

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