Student of the Month

Recognition Categories and Definitions 

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. 

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. 

Health and Fitness 

Students will live healthy, satisfying and productive lives. 

This category allows coaches another opportunity to celebrate athletes that go above and beyond simple teamwork.  This could also include students who practice activities outside of school (ex: taekwondo or ski racing).  It may also be a student who takes personal interest in supporting a PE class as a leader or teammate. 

Personal Expression 

Students will understand and develop their personal gifts and strengths in or out of school curriculum. 

Examples include a student who has developed his/her talents in the arts, a student who is seen as a great listener, or simply one who is always there for others.