Graduation - Special Academic Recognition
D200 Distinguished and Commended Scholar Programs
Starting with the Class of 2025, the Cum Laude program was replaced by the of D200 Distinguished Scholar & D200 Commended Scholar.
See the section below for specific information about the Distinguished & Commended Scholar programs.
Details about all academic recognitions are included in the High School Curriculum Guide.
D200 Distinguished Scholar
- Cumulative GPA: 3.75 +
- Attendance: 95% Junior & Senior Years
- Character: No suspensions/conduct violations
- Academic: 1 ELA & 1 Math indicator
- Career: 3 career-ready indicators
- Testing: SAT 1400 or ACT 30
D200 Commended Scholar
- Cumulative GP: 2.8 +
- Attendance: 95% Junior & Senior Years
- Character: No suspensions/conduct violations
- Academic: 1 ELA & 1 Math Indicator
- Career: 3 career-ready indicators
English Language Arts (ELA) Indicators (1)
- AP English exam score: 3+
- AP English grade: A, B, C
- DC English grade: A, B, C
- Transitional English grade: A, B, C
- SAT: EBRW 540+
Math Indicators (1)
- AP Math exam score: 3+
- AP Math grade: A, B, C
- DC Math grade: A, B, C
- Algebra II grade: A, B, C
- SAT: Math 540+ & Math senior year
Career-Ready Indicators (3)
- Career Development Experience
- Industry Credential
- ASVAB score: 31 +
- DC Career Pathway Course
- Complete Program of Study
- 12 months of consistent employment
- Consecutive summer employment
- 25 hours community service
- 2 sports or clubs (=1 indicator)
Additional Academic Recognition Programs
- 12 in 200
- 300 Credit Club
- AP Diploma
See details in the curriculum guide.
- Commendation Toward Biliteracy
- Distinguished & Commended Scholar
- Dual Language Medallion
- Graduation with Honors
- National Honor Society
- Seal of Biliteracy