Distinguished Achievement Award

IHS Distinguished Achievement Award

This award is given in recognition of academic achievement, community and volunteer service, extra curricular activities and sports.  STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS AWARD.  To apply for the award a minimum of forty points must be earned as indicated below.  The first year a white ribbon is awarded; the second, an orange ribbon; the third, a tiger ribbon; and the fourth year, an engraved clock.

The Ipswich High School Distinguished Achievement Award is presented to the student who applies for the award and who has earned the required forty points during the first three quarters of the school year.  These points are earned in the following manner, and are not cumulative from one year to the next:

1. Academic achievement (15 points required): A G.P.A. of at least 3.0 earns 15 points. A G.P.A. of at least 3.5 earns 20 points.  A failing grade in any subject during any grading period will automatically disqualify a student. The remaining 25 points must be earned from at least two of the three remaining criteria categories as indicated below.  At least 2 points must be earned from Extracurricular and School Service category.

2. Community and Volunteer Service (20 points accepted):  Groups that meet at least monthly or equivalent membership in church groups, scouts, civic action groups, political action groups, volunteer work and others approved by the Principal earn 5 points maximum for each organization.

3. Extracurricular activities and school service (20 points accepted): People to People, Math League, Science League, Student Government, Art Club, Environmental Club, Interact Club, drama production participant, class officer, Regional Student Advisory Council Representative, School Council member, earn 5 points each.

Other:  Clubs or organizations that meet at least once a month (1 to 5 points each).
               Volunteer as student guide or student panel participant (1 to 3 points). 
               Yearbook Editor:  10 points
               Girls/Boys State, Mass. Star designee:  2 points

Sports (20 points accepted)
Interscholastic Athletic Team Member:  10 points
Team Managers 5 points
Intramural Sports 5 points