Commencement Honors
Academic Medals
Seal of Biliteracy
A seal of biliteracy is a credential given by a Colorado school or district recognizing students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. A seal of biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices. The following is guidance provided by the Senate Bill 17-123 to guide districts through implementing the pathway of the seal of biliteracy for high school diplomas.
Eagle Ridge Academy is proud to offer a pathway to achieve this substantial achievement through School District 27J. Please check out their infographic by clicking here.
Students interested in achieving the Seal of Biliteracy should contact their counselor to work towards this prestigious award
Salutatorian Medal
The student receiving this award is ranked second highest in GPA within their graduating class.
Seal of Climate Literacy
Colorado’s Seal of Climate Literacy is an exciting new high school endorsement designed to empower students with essential climate literacy and green skills. Created through Colorado Senate Bill 24-014, the Seal is designed to magnify understanding how a changing climate impacts their community and inspires them to apply this knowledge to their passions and interests.
Eagle Ridge Academy is proud to offer a pathway to achieve this substantial achievement. Please check out the details and requirements by clicking here.
Students interested in achieving the Seal of Climate Literacy should contact their counselor and science teachers to work towards this prestigious award.
Valedictorian Medal
The student receiving this award is ranked highest in GPA within their graduating class.
Graduation Cords
Academic
Student must have maintained a 4.0 GPA all 4 years.
Athletics
Student must have received an All-League or All-State Award during any sports season.
Drama
Student must be an Inducted Thespian and/or have actively contributed to Drama Club all 4 years.
Interact
Students need to attend over 75% of the Interact Meetings since being involved, participate in at least 2 projects per year, and lead or co-lead a project themselves.
Student Council Officer
Student must have served 2+ years as an officer.
Student Council Member
Student must have served 1+ years.
NHS
Student must have served 1 year and have 3 of less unexcused absences during that year.
Link Crew
Student must have served 2 years.
Speech & Debate
FRCC
Student must have taken and passed at least 1 FRCC course.
