Highlander Quarterly Student Recognition Program - HQSR (*formerly SOTM)

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    Highlander Quarterly Student Recognition Program 2023-2024 (*formerly SOTM)

    The Highlander Quarterly Student Recognition Program (HQSR) was developed in 2017 to honor students who exhibit desirable Highlander traits.  We believe recognizing students for their personal character and extra efforts makes for a stronger SP Highlander culture and honors the student’s academic, social and emotional development in becoming their best selves in the three phases of student life.  Every quarter, teachers and staff members recognize multiple students in a variety of criteria listed below. Since the program’s inception, we have acknowledged more than 1800 of our students and formed stronger relationships with them and their families. The ceremonies will be held in the SPHS Theater from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.  Nominees, their parents/guardians, as well as the nominating Shadle staff member(s) are invited to attend (IF your teaching schedule permits AND you find coverage). PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, we have not scheduled a ceremony for 4th Quarter of the 2023-24 school year.

    QUARTER      Staff Nominations Due by 12:00 p.m.:             2023-2024 Ceremonies Held:

    1st qtr.            Th., Nov. 2, 2023                                                Tue., Nov. 14, 2023 @ 8:00 a.m.

    2nd qtr.           Th., Jan., 18, 2024                                             Tue., Feb. 6, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m. 

    3rd qtr.            Th., Apr. 11, 2024                                              Tue., Apr. 23, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.  

     

    Nominating is easy – Follow a few simple steps

    Staff members are encouraged to nominate students for their skills, work ethic or accomplishments each month.  It’s simple and any staff member can do it.  Please complete an online nomination form located via the Shadle webpage (click LEARN tab, Select ADVISORY, then click on the “Highlander Quarterly Student Recognition Program” link on the right side of the page.  Fill out the online nomination and then be sure to click the “SUBMIT” button.  Feel free to nominate as many students that deserve our acknowledgement.  Any nominations arriving after the 12:00 pm nomination deadline will be held for the following ceremony.

    Small Change with a HUGE impact

    Please feel free to contact Kirsten Guenzel or Margie Wordell if you have any questions. 

     

    STUDENT RECOGNITION CATEGORIES

    Academics

    Students in this category demonstrate academic achievement or show confidence to pursue higher education.  These students have improved or maintained their academic standing, i.e. test scores, GPA, AP and/or diligences.

    Career and Technology

    Students are prepared and confident to pursue specialized career training or a career after high school.  Students understand and apply current and emerging technologies.

    Examples range from a student who helps a teacher solve technological challenges to someone who is attending CTE courses to pursue a career after high school.

    Character Strong 8 Essentials

    Students will exhibit one or more of the Character Strong 8 Essentials:

    Patience, Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Selflessness, Forgiveness, Humility, and Commitment

    Citizenship

    Students will live as responsible citizens living in K.I.L.T.  K=Knowledge, I=Integrity, L=Leadership, T=Teamwork.  Examples include someone who serves in a leadership capacity in the classroom, on a team, in a club or outside of school through volunteerism

    Global Thinking

    Students are capable of accepting personal and practical challenges of life in a dynamic, global environment.

    Examples include a student who speaks a world language fluently or a student who has tenaciously overcome a challenge involving change and adaptation.

     

    Nominated students and their Parent/Guardian will receive a personal invitation in the mail approximately one week before the ceremony.  Recognized students will receive a certificate and school-wide recognition for their Highlander achievements, contributions and/or talents.