The Phoenix Union High School District Academic Letter Program is continuing thanks to Grand Canyon University, which will underwrite the student recognition events for the next three years.
The Academic Letter program, which began District-wide in 2003, rewards top performing students with school letters, similar to athletic letters, but with the word Academics embroidered on each. Students qualify based on cumulative grade point averages after the first, third, fifth and seventh semesters, and are honored at school ceremonies in the spring semester.
The un-weighted grade point average requirement is 4.0 for freshmen, 3.9 for sophomores; 3.8 for juniors and 3.7 for seniors. Freshmen receive a certificate, sophomores can qualify for the letter, and upper classmen that have already earned a letter, receive service bars for sustaining academic excellence in additional years. A unique feature of the program is the presentation of a lapel pin to the parents of the lettered students during the ceremony.
“This program was originally supported with funds that are no longer available, so we are grateful that Grand Canyon stepped up to help. Their involvement is a perfect connection to our mission of Preparing Every Student for Success in College, Career and Life,” Superintendent Kent Scribner said.
"Clearly PUHSD has a significant commitment to academic excellence, holding all students to the same high standards for performance and rewarding them for their hard work. With GCU's continual emphasis on strong academic achievement and merit-based scholarships, aligning with a program like this is an ideal partnership for us,” GCU Provost, Chief Academic Officer Cheri St. Arnauld said.
Approximately 1600 students are recognized each year through the Academic Letter program.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
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