Academic

intellectual achivement

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The Academic Achievement Award is given to the Top Scholars—seniors who have attained the highest grade point averages of the class.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AWARD
Those who maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or earn current semester grade point averages GPA of 3.5 or above for five consecutive semesters, four of which must be at Andrews Academy, are awarded a school letter.

ANDREWS ACADEMY SCIENCE EMPHASIS PROGRAM AWARD
This award is presented to seniors who have successfully completed the four-year science curriculum with a GPA above 3.25.

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Andrews University awards scholarships to qualifying seniors based on cumulative grade point average and ACT standardized test scores.

EXCELLENCE IN WRITING AWARD
An award given to seniors in recognition of superior writing performance over an extended period of time at Andrews Academy.

GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS
Qualifying seniors are awarded gold cords to be worn as part of the academic regalia in recognition of their striving for excellence and of the time and attention they have invested in scholarship beyond that required for the normal program.

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AWARDS
These awards are given to members of certain mathematics and science classes who have demonstrated superior scholarship, high test scores and faithfulness in homework assignments. Information on the courses in which these awards are given may be obtained from the instructor.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
This award provides recognition for members of the senior class who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average, a ACT/ SAT testing score of 85th percentile or higher in math or reading and who have been recommended by the faculty, reflecting the students’ general commitment to the school and its objectives. The faculty may also recommend the President’s Award for Educational Achievement for students who have not necessarily met all the criteria stated above, but who have shown outstanding educational growth, commitment or intellectual development.

SUBJECT AWARDS
Certificates, pins and/or prizes are awarded to students who have excelled in the following subject areas.

  • Algebra/Chemistry
  • Art
  • Arts/Science Expo
  • Biology/Earth Science/AASEP
  • Business Education
  • English
  • German
  • History & Social Studies
  • Math/Physics
  • Religion
  • Spanish
  • Writing Across the Curriculum