Awards

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

 

One of the quality indicators for exemplary schools is the existence of a school recognition program to provide positive reinforcement to students for a job well done.  In an effort to promote curricular and co-curricular goals and to recognize student achievement in a wide variety of areas, the school provides many opportunities for students to receive recognition.

 

PHILOSOPHICAL NOTE: Children today are bombarded by a vast array of enticements, incentives and rewards for a variety of purposes, and from a variety of sources.  Children generally are highly influenced and responsive to these kinds of "motivators".  Therefore, it is essential that we, as parents and educators, use this vehicle in a positive and sensible way.  Our use of recognition and student incentives is based on the following:

 

  • The recognition structure in the school must include opportunities for everyone to achieve.  Obviously, not everyone will be able to attain every award (Principal's Honors, for example), however, recognition for accomplishment or effort is available in many areas.  This provides every student with the opportunity to receive his/her share of recognition in some area.

 

  • There will be a monthly awards assembly for all grade levels at which time students will receive recognition for curricular as well as co-curricular accomplishments.  A schedule of these assemblies will be provided to all parents.

 

In addition to the forms of recognition used by teachers at the classroom level, the following are some of the school wide forms of special recognition available to students:

 

Athletics

Recognition is given to all students who participate in an athletic program.  Students will receive certificates and, possibly, special awards at monthly assemblies.

 

BEN SCHUTZ MEMORIAL ATHLETIC AWARD

This award is given to the top 6th grade boy and girl who best personifies the athletic ability and courage of Ben Schutz.

 

 

Big Four Math Club

Eligibility for our math club is based on the following criteria:

 

  • 1st Grade Addition and Subtraction Fact Sheets (four minutes)
  • 2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Fact Sheets (three minutes)
  • 3rd Grade Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division (three minutes)
  • Fact Sheets (three minutes)

 

All students that pass math facts at their grade level by the first week of May will be treated to lunch at McDonalds with the Principal or GIS.

 

BLOCK MC

The Block MC Award is the highest award a student may earn at Mickey Cox.  This award is available to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who earn points that reflect a broad base of participation, achievement, and service.  “Allstar” is a recognition program for students who participate in activities and receive the required points.  The Allstar program serves as an incentive for continued growth toward a Block MC award

 

Honor Roll

Academic awards are based on the academic achievement of students in grades 4-6.  This accomplishment reflects the student's effort in their studies.  Academic Award certificates are presented in the classroom at the end of each quarter.  The requirements for these awards include:  1) no D’s or F’s on the report card and 2) no N’s in effort or citizenship on the report card.

 

The following grade point averages are qualifications for Academic Awards:

 

Principal's Honors (4.0 G.P.A.): A special certificate for those students who have achieved "straight A's" in certain pre-determined curricular areas.  These areas include reading, math, language, spelling, science, and social studies.

 

High Honors (3.50-3.99 G.P.A.): A special certificate for those students who have achieved a large majority of "A's" in qualifying academic areas, as stated in the Principal’s Honors

 

Honor Roll (3.00-3.49 G.P.A.): A special certificate for those students who have achieved "all A's or B's" in the areas listed under Principal’s Honors.

 

The following grade points are used to calculate the grade point average (G.P.A.) for Honor Roll purposes:  A = 4  B = 3  C = 2  D = 1  F = 0

 

Most Improved Student

This award is given at the end of the year at a special assembly.  A boy and girl student from each class will be honored.

 

                                      

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Recognizing the relationship between learning and good attendance, special attention will be given to those students who have made the extra effort to attend school without missing a day.  This award is given at the end of the year at a special assembly.  All students with perfect attendance will receive special recognition with a certificate and perfect attendance medal.  Students who are physically present on campus every day of the school year are eligible for perfect attendance.  Note:  If a student has been placed on an Independent Study Contract, they will not qualify for perfect attendance.  This is considered an excused absence for State Apportionment purposes.

 

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

This award is presented to two students at end-of-the-year assemblies to recognize those individuals who have exhibited perseverance, responsibility, and cooperation.

 

PRINCIPAL'S MEDALLION

This medallion is presented to the top six 6th grade students in each room that exhibit outstanding academic achievement, participation in a wide array of activities, and strong inter-personal relationships as recognized by their teacher.

 

KINDERGARTEN ABC AWARDS
Kindergarten students who master the alphabet and Zoo Phonics will receive a certificate in their classroom from the school principal or GIS.

 

OUTSTANDING ATHLETE

This award is presented to one boy and one girl in grades 4 - 6 for outstanding athletic ability throughout the school year.

 

Sparthenian of the Month

This recognition is presented to the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mind, body, and spirit as selected by the classroom teacher.  Student will receive special recognition at a monthly assembly.

 

Star Reader

This recognition is presented to the student who has exhibited to be an outstanding reader during the month, as selected by the classroom teacher.  Student will receive special recognition at a monthly assembly and a certificate.

 

Star Writer

This recognition is presented to the student who has exhibited outstanding writing during the month, as selected by the classroom teacher.  Student will receive special recognition at a monthly assembly.

 

SPIRIT TICKETS

Rewards are presented to selected students through a weekly random drawing of tickets.  Teachers reward students periodically as they are "caught doing something good" with these tickets.