2010-2011
Arthur
Jr./Sr.High
Awards
&
Recognition
Book
“Wilson-isms”
Monthly
Focus Guide
Are the things you value most governing
your decisions?
The power to choose always gives you the
final say.
Who are the people that matter most to you?
Your key relationships and responsibilities
are
where you spend your time, energy, and
resources.
Where will you spend your energy, time, and
talents?
Effective planning doesn’t limit freedom;
effective planning promotes it.
What is at the center of my personal vision
and purpose?
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
“We all find time to do what we really want
to.”
-William
Feather
“If you don’t know where you are going, you
will probably
end up somewhere else.”
-Lawrence
J. Peter
I. To list the awards
which can be earned by Arthur Jr./Sr. High students.
II. To list the requirements for receiving these awards.
III.To give ALL students
an opportunity to strive for worthwhile educational goals.
I. To provide a basis
for student goal setting.
II.
To be a reference for students throughout the year for changing and
adding goals.
III. To eliminate questions on Awards Day in May. (How did he/she get that? What can I do to get that recognition?)
I. Awards and
recognition make students feel that they have achieved success.
II.
Teachers like to give awards and recognition so students need to know
how to get them.
III. Awards and recognition look great on
applications for jobs, college and scholarships.
IV. The awards will be published in the
yearbook as a permanent record and future generations to see.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
I. Individual
Teacher Awards and Recognitions
Vocational
Ms. Leenarts - Agriculture Mrs. Jurgens - Home Economics
Mr. Reynolds -Industrial Tech Mrs. Glennon - Business
Social Sciences
Mr. Davis - History
– JH History
Resource Services
Mrs. Sutherland – Librarian Ms. Scott - Title I Math
Mrs. Farris – Guidance Mrs. Burdick - Resource
Mrs. Vanausdoll – Self-Contained Mrs. Singer - Title I Reading
Mrs. Hooten – Individual Learning
Principal's Award
Mr. Alexander - Principal
Math and Science
Mr.
Graham-Science Ms.
Scott-Math Mrs. Marks-Science
Mrs.
Honn –Math Mrs.
Smith-Math Mr. Smith-Science
Mr.
Schuring-Math
Language
Arts (English and Spanish)
Mrs. Rafferty - English Mrs. Flavin – Spanish
Mrs. Singer – English/Reading Mrs. Vanausdoll - Reading
Mrs. Budd – English/Reading
Health and Physical Education
Ms. Cornwell Mr. Vanausdoll
Fine Arts
Mrs. Renfro-Art Mrs. Rosenbaum-Band
Mr. McClarey-Chorus
II. High School
Departmental Awards
Vocational – MASTERBRAND VOCATIONAL AWARD
Social Science - GLENN GERICH SOCIAL
SCIENCE AWARD
Resource Services - GORDON HOKE RESOURCE
SERVICES AWARD
Math and Science Award - CABOT MATH-SCIENCE
AWARD
Language Arts - (English and Spanish)
PSI
IOTA XI LANGUAGE ARTS AWARD
Health and Physical Education - DR. GRANT
A. JONES HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AWARD
Fine Arts - TINTYPE FINE ARTS AWARD
III. National Honor
Society
IV. Athletic Letter
V. Student of the
Month
VI. Special Awards
VII. Awarding of the
Academic A
Don’t miss any opportunities to shine!
As you read through this booklet, look for those awards and
recognitions that meet your abilities, talents and capabilities – there’s
something for everyone! Put a check by those you’re interested in and then
talk to teachers, the guidance counselor and the principal for more info. Just
do it!
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER AWARDS
VOCATIONAL
Ms. Leenarts - Agriculture
Degree Awards
A. GREENHAND
pin, certificate, and member sign
B. CHAPTER
FARMERS pin and certificate
PROFICIENCY PLAQUES AND MEDALS - earned by juniors and seniors
whose record
books go on from chapter to section
CHAPTER PROFICIENCY PLAQUES - based on record books
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP PIN
CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP PINS
OFFICER PLAQUES - awarded to outgoing officers
OFFICER PINS - given to new officers
STAR GREENHAND - plaque and medal
STAR CHAPTER FARMER - plaque and medal
STAR CHAPTER AGRIBUSINESS - plaque and medal
DEKALB AWARD - top
senior (from Dekalb Co.)
Mr. Reynolds - Industrial Technology
TECH ED AWARD - end of the year award based on achievement
throughout the year.
IA I,II, III, & IV - Given for an "A" each nine
weeks (4 A's).
Ms. Jurgens – Family and Consumer Sciences
CERTIFICATES
Mrs. Glennon - Business Awards
OUTSTANDING COMPUTER AWARD–For the student who has
taken at least 2 computer courses
DESKTOP PUBLISHING AWARD – For the editor or student
with the highest gpa over 4 quarters
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT- For the student who has
taken at last 3 business classes
Mr. Davis - History
HISTORY AWARD - (certificate)
A person in the 11-12th grade may qualify. This award is based on scholastic ability, an
interest in history outside class, attitude, cooperation, and citizenship.
TBA – History & Geography
8th grade - D.A.R. AWARD
ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION AWARD -
For the student with the highest score on the test
U.S. CONSTITUTION AWARD - For the student with the highest
score on the test
TOP 7TH GRADE STUDENT
TOP 8th GRADE STUDENT
GEOGRAPHY AWARD
CITIZENSHIP AWARD- This is a new award that will given to
either a 7th or 8th grader that demonstrates the ability
to be a good citizen. He/she will be a
leader in and out of school, show responsibility, perform acts of service, and
show respect to fellow students, teachers, and staff.
RESOURCE SERVICES
Mrs. Sutherland - Librarian
SPELLING BEE AWARDS
Mrs. Farris - Guidance
ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP
COMMISSION - Selection based on A.C.T. score and class rank
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS at the end of the second semester of the
junior year-awarded by Illinois
Student Assistance Commission.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AEA (Arthur Education Association),
American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Voice of Democracy, Eastern Star and
Masonic, Elsie Eberhardt Scholarship, Bill Mitchell Memorial Scholarship,
Rotary, Etc.
DAUGHERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, SONS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION-voted on during senior year by faculty and then class. Two seniors selected.
Based on leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH - voted on by the faculty at the end of
each month. Main emphasis is student
improvement.
Mrs. Hooten – Individual Instruction
TOP STUDENT AND MOST IMPROVED AWARDS
Mrs. Burdick - Resource
TOP STUDENT AND MOST IMPROVED AWARDS
**For Resource Teachers not listed refer to subject area
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
Mr. Alexander - Principal
PRINCIPAL'S AWARD - (certificate) honors go to the top 10% of
each class academically.
CHANNEL 3 - BEST OF CLASS – Valedictorian of class
PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IMPROVEMENT AWARD -
(certificate) for junior and senior high students who have shown an improvement
in academics and attitude.
MATH & SCIENCE
Ms. Scott - Title I Math
Title I Math - Junior High and High School
EFFORT AWARD - (certificate) awarded to a junior high student
in the program who throughout the year
demonstrated a willingness to work extra problems, had most or all homework
done before coming to class, and cooperated with the teacher and other
students.
Mrs. Marks - Science
MOST IMPROVED SCIENCE STUDENT
TOP 7TH GRADE SCIENCE AWARD (FEMALE AND MALE)
TOP 8TH GRADE SCIENCE AWARD (FEMALE AND MALE)
TOP 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BIOLOGY AWARD (FEMALE AND MALE)
Mr. Schuring - Math
ALGEBRA I AWARD – Awarded to the student who maintains an A average each of the four quarters while enrolled in Algebra I and demonstrates other qualities such as responsibility, dependability, honesty and work ethic. The student should also demonstrate the ability to analyze, reason, and attack all types of problems while being a positive leader in the classroom environment.
GEOMETRY AWARD – Awarded to the student who maintains an A average each of the four quarters while enrolled in Geometry and demonstrates other qualities such as responsibility, dependability, honesty and work ethic. The student should also demonstrate the ability to analyze, reason, and attack all types of problems while being a positive leader in the classroom environment.
Mr. Graham - Science
BIOLOGY AWARD - certificate for highest grade point
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AWARD - for a student who has excelled in class and
has demonstrated the
greatest interest
ZOOLOGY AWARD - certificate for highest grade point
LIFE SCIENCE AWARD - for the student who has maintained the
highest gpa in biology, anatomy and physiology, and environmental science
Mrs. Honn, Mr. Smith – Advanced Science & Math
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS AWARD - (plaque) The student must have
earned four “A's” for semester averages in Algebra II and Pre-Calculus classes.
(two each)
* Should more than one student qualify for consideration, the
one having the "higher average" and/or the one who exhibits a better
class-role model shall be given the award.
If no student meets the "A" requirement, no award will be
given.
CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS AWARD-(plaque) The student must have earned four A's for semester averages in chemistry and physics. *Same as above.
ICTM AWARDS (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) -
2-4 certificates awarded to any jh math student who excels in mathematical
thinking.
HARD WORKER AWARDS - 2-4 certificates awarded to jh students who
demonstrate a
willingness to work extra problems, have most or all homework done
before class, and have
cooperated with the teacher and other students.
CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT
AWARDS - 2-4 certificates awarded to jh math students
who have shown constant
improvement throughout the year in grades & attitude.
7th Grade Awards
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS WHO MAINTAINED AN “A” AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING 7TH
GRADE GENERAL MATH STUDENT AWARD - (certificate)
awarded to the student
who has the highest mathematics percentage combined with
overall good attitude
for the year.
OUTSTANDING 7TH
GRADE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT AWARD - (certificate) same as
general math
8th Grade Awards
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS WHO MAINTAINED AN “A” AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING 8TH
GRADE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT AWARD - (certificate) same as
7th Grade
OUTSTANDING 8th GRADE ALGEBRA I STUDENT AWARD
OUTSTANDING 8th GRADE GENERAL MATH STUDENT AWARD
LANGUAGE ARTS (ENGLISH
AND SPANISH)
Mrs. Rafferty, Mrs. Singer, Mrs. Budd, Mrs. Vanausdoll
SENIOR WRITING AWARD – For the senior who has consistently
exhibited insight, creativity, and style in compositions. The person must display a grasp of the
conventions of good writing.
MOST IMPROVED FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, & SENIOR AWARDS
– For the students who have worked the hardest to overcome any deficits in
writing.
OUTSTANDING ENGLISH I & II STUDENTS – may be given to the
students with the highest point total for the year.
EXTRA EFFORT AWARD - for the student who gives more than
called for in effort
7th Grade Awards:
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AN “A” AVERAGE IN
READING AND ENGLISH
THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR
110% AWARDS - awarded to students who have
given more than was called for in effort.
MOST OUTSTANDING 7TH GRADE ENGLISH STUDENT AWARD - Awarded to
the achiever of the highest English percentage combined with overall effort and
attitude for the year.
MOST OUTSTANDING 7TH GRADE READING - Awarded to the
achiever of the highest percentage of the highest reading percentage combined
with overall effort and attitude for the year.
8th Grade Awards:
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AN “A” AVERAGE IN
READING AND ENGLISH
110 % AWARDS - same as 7th grade
MOST OUTSTANDING 8TH GRADE
ENGLISH STUDENT - same qualifications as 7th grade
MOST OUTSTANDING 8TH GRADE
READING STUDENT - same qualifications as 7th grade
7th and 8th Grade Awards
RECOGNITION OF JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED 30+ POINTS
FOR BOTH SEMESTERS IN “ACCELERATED READER”
Mrs. Vanausdoll - Reading and Orthography
ORTHOGRAPHY AWARD - (certificate) an award given to an
orthography student(s) who has received a 90% average or above on mini
paragraphs.
ORTHOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD - (certificate) to the student
with the highest point total for mini paragraphs.
EXTRA EFFORT AWARD - for the student who gives more than
called for in effort
OUTSTANDING READING STUDENT - (certificate) given to the
student with the highest point total for the year.
MOST IMPROVED STUDENT AWARD
Mrs. Flavin – Spanish
CERTIFICATES TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED/MAINTAINED A
STRAIGHT “A” AVERAGE EACH OF THE FOUR QUARTERS
SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TOP STUDENTS IN SPANISH I, II, III,
IV
CERTIFICATE TO THE MOST IMPROVED SPANISH STUDENT
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Ms. Cornwell and Mr. Vanausdoll
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - boys' and girls' P.E. championship -
finalists play during homeroom
NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD - (certificate) for junior
high and senior high students for scoring in the 50th percentile in all 5
fitness events.
PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS - (certificates) junior
high and senior high students for scoring in the 85th percentile in all 5
fitness events.
G.A.C. (Girls Athletic Club) Scholarship - for a senior G.A.C.
member who has maintained a "C" and above average and has promoted
women's sports.
ARTHUR FITNESS AWARD - scoring in the 85th percentile or
better on all fitness tests given.
U.S. ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD - Senior boy
and senior girl with good academic cumulative GPA standing and participates in
AHS athletics - selected by the P.E. Department.
IHSA SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Junior or senior who has
completed one season of an IHSA activity in good standing and has a cumulative
GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0.
FINE ARTS
Mrs. Renfro - Art
MOST IMPROVED ART STUDENT - (junior high and senior high)
OUTSTANDING ART STUDENT - (for junior high, ART I, II, III,
IV.)
Mrs. Rosenbaum and Mr. McClarey
NATIONAL CHORAL AWARD - senior outstanding choral student who
has been a leader in class. Student must participate in solo and ensemble
contest, district festivals, and, possibly All-State.
JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD - senior band member recognized for
outstanding class participation, performance and leadership, as well as
involvement in extra band activities (IEMA, solo/ensemble, LOVC)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG AWARD – senior band member recognized for
outstanding class participation, performance and leadership, as well as
involvement in extra band activities (IEMA, solo/ensemble, LOVC)
PRACTICE AWARD – band students who turn in practice time
sheets during the school year for practice outside of regular class time.
OUTSTANDING BAND STUDENT – junior high and high school
Each departmental award will consist of a plaque with 18 name
plates. A departmental award winner's
name will be added to the plaque each year.
The plaques will be placed in a position for all to see. The winner will also receive a plaque.
VOCATIONAL
Criteria for the MASTERBRAND CABINET VOCATIONAL AWARD:
The vocational award will be presented to the senior student
who has accumulated the most points based upon the following system:
1. The student will receive 1point for each
of the following classes he/she has taken:
Introduction to Agricultural Industry
Industrial Tech I
Orientation to Family & Consumer
Sciences
Business Technology and Concepts
2.
The student will receive 2 points for each of the following classes he/she has
taken:
Agriculture Science
Industrial Tech II
Clothing and Textiles - Child Development
Computer Concepts and Applications
3. The student will
receive 3 points for each of the following classes he/she has taken:
Agriculture Management
Industrial Tech III Construction 1A
Commercial Foods (formerly Foods and
Nutrition) - Living Environments
Accounting I
CAD
Software Presentation – Website Design
4. The student will
receive 4 points for each of the following classes he/she has taken:
Agribusiness Operations
Industrial Tech IV Construction 1B
Accounting II
Adult Living - Parenting
5. In addition to the
points accumulated for the classes he/she has taken the student
will receive:
3 points for every "A" earned in
a vocational class
2 points for every "B earned in a
vocational class
1 point for every "C" earned in a
vocational class
*Consideration will also be given to
additional factors that include attendence, attitude, and course completion.
Social Studies-This award honors Glen Gerichs who taught
social studies at AHS
for many years.
Criteria for the GLEN GERICH SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD:
1. A high academic achievement.
2. Must show a keen interest in subject area.
3. Must show a high interest in current events and extra
readings.
4. Has the ability for the following:
Leadership
Patriotism
Geographical knowledge
Historical knowledge
Constitutional knowledge
Resource Services- This award honors Gordon Hoke who graduated from AHS in 1942
and dedicated his life to education.
Criteria for the GORDON HOKE RESOURCE SERVICES AWARD:
1.The student must be nominated by one of the teachers in the
Resource Services Department.
2. The student must be a 9-12 grade student.
3. Criteria for nomination:
(either A or B)
A. The student must have used the school
services to his/her own betterment.
1. The student has shown a desire for helping
himself/herself.
2. The student has asked questions and has
applied what was learned to new situations.
B.The
student has used what he/she has learned to give back to the school.
1.
The student has helped other students.
2.
The student has done something for the school.
4. A yearly selection does not have to be made.
MATH AND SCIENCE
Criteria for the CABOT MATHEMATICS-SCIENCE AWARD:
The mathematics and science award will be presented to the
senior student who has accumulated the most points and meets the following
minimum requirements:
A. Has taken a
combined total of a minimum of eight math and science classes
B. Has accumulated a
minimum of 175 points based on the following system:
1. The student will receive two points for
each of the following classes taken while in high school:
General Math Pre-Algebra Algebra
Physical Science Lab Science
2. The student will
receive four points for each of the following classes taken:
Geometry Math III
Biology Biology
II
3. The student will
receive six points for each of the following classes taken:
Algebra II Chemistry Botany
Pre-Calculus Physics Zoology
Calculus
4. In addition to the
points accumulated for the classes, the student will receive
the
following points for each semester grade in a math or science class:
12 points for each "A" 6 points for each "C"
11 points for each "A-" 5 points for each "C-"
10 points for each "B+" 4 points for each "D+"
9
points for each "B" 3
points for each "D"
8
points for each "B-" 2
points for each "D-"
7
points for each "C+" 0
points for each "F"
LANGUAGE ARTS (English and
Spanish)
Criteria for the PSI IOTA XI LANGUAGE ARTS AWARD:
1. Award will be
given to a Senior.
2. All English and
foreign language courses will be considered.
2a.
Grade point average and the number of years these classes have been
taken will be considered.
2b.
The degree to which the student has gone beyond the requirements of the
classes will be considered:
Attitude and enthusiasm
Cooperation with the teacher and peers
Willingness to help others academically
3. The student should
be well-rounded in all areas of language:
Writing Speaking - formal and informal
Grammar/Usage
Vocabulary
A committee of junior high and high school English teachers
and foreign language teachers will select the winner.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
This award honors Dr. Grant Jones who was a physician in
Arthur for many years.
Criteria for the DR. GRANT A. JONES HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AWARD:
This award will go to the student who excels in health and
physical education. It will be based on
grade point average, effort, attendance, enthusiasm, and respect for self and
others.
Fine Arts
Criteria for the TINTYPE FINE ARTS AWARD:
1. The student receiving the award will be a senior who has
participated and excelled in at least two of the three areas of arts: Art,
Drama, Music.
2.The following will be considerations:
a.
Grade point average in arts classes taken.
b.
Excellence in performance or showing.
c.
Number of and ratings received in any interscholastic Art, Drama, or
Music contests.
d.
Contribution made in any of the three areas of the arts outside of
school activities.
3. Submission of names for consideration and
final winner will be determined by a committee made up of the heads of the Art,
Drama, and Music Departments.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Those eligible are any
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at the end of first semester who has a 4.500 GPA
and is voted on by a faculty council.
The vote is based on the following criteria:
Leadership:
1.
Active participation in class discussion
2.
Active member in extracurricular or co-curricular activities and
organizations
3.
Excels in individual classroom projects
4.
Sets a good example for others to follow
Character:
1.
Consistently displays honesty
2.
Constantly is courteous to teachers and classmates
3.
Applies themselves to their studies
4.
Cooperates with school regulations
5.
Demonstrates concern for others
Service:
1.
Willing to render any service to the school and community when called on
2.
Willing to devote extra time to classroom and extracurricular and/or
co- curricular activities
3.
Willing to provide service to the community
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
A "Student of the
Month" for the junior and senior high is announced at a monthly assembly.
Faculty members nominate students for this honor. The student is rated in five areas:
A.
Attendance
B.
Improvement/maintenance
C.
Participation
D.
Organization
E.
Best Effort
Each area has a rating of 1-5 with 5 being the highest. The total score is tabulated and the student
with the highest score is the winner for the month.
Every month the name of each student nominated for Student of the
Month is posted in the high school and junior high. The Student of the Month
also receives recognition in the Arthur Graphic.
Each Student of the Month for the junior high also leaves
school for a special luncheon in Arthur.
SPECIAL AWARDS
AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS - awarded by the American Legion for
courage, honor,
leadership, patriotism,
service
BOYS STATE/ GIRLS STATE - one or two representatives are
chosen to represent Arthur at Eastern Illinois University (E.I.U) to experience
the workings of state government. (see
Mrs. Farris for more information)
AWARDING OF THE ACADEMIC
“A”
Any student making the Honor Roll or High Honor Roll any five
of the last seven quarters will receive an Academic A which is the same letter
as the athletic letter jacket A. A pin
will be given to the student if the letter has already been received.
High Honors - 3.51 GPA and higher with no C’s.
Honors - 3.00 GPA and higher with no C’s.
Now is the time to make plans for your future!
Select the
awards that you want.
Create a plan
to help you achieve those goals
and then get
to work.
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