Honors and Awards

Midland Classical Academy maintains a system of formal honors and awards for the following reasons:

To increase the academic motivation of all the students by demonstrating that good work and good behavior are rewarded;
To draw public attention to the academic quality and outstanding behavior of the students at Midland Classical Academy.

I. Honor Roll

Students earning placement on the honor roll will be recognized each year. Students who have earned placement on the honor roll each year will be recognized at the awards assembly in the spring. Placement on the Honor Roll requires three courses with a Mastery with Honor evaluation, no Failure to Master evaluations, and the completion of six courses during the year.

II. Awards

Faculty Commendation Award: This award is based on three factors: exemplary conduct, academic achievement, and a positive attitude toward school. The faculty will set the requirements for obtaining this award. This award is presented at the awards assembly in May.

Outstanding Student Award: This award is presented to the senior each year who

provides an outstanding example of a student that fulfills the principles of Midland Classical Academy in their daily lives and
demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.

Department Heads, in consultation with the staff, will select the student. The award is presented at the awards assembly in May.

Character Awards: Periodically, the staff will recognize students that have exhibited desirable character traits. Honored students will be recognized during assembly and in the school newsletter. Categories for recognition include: Diligence, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Honesty, Humility, Loving-kindness, Patience, Respectfulness, and Thankfulness.

Graduation with Honors: A student may graduate with honors from MCA by achieving the Honor Roll for at least 4 years, 3 of which must be in high school.

Service Award: The staff will publish requirements for students to achieve service awards by contributing volunteer hours for approved projects. These awards will be presented at the awards assembly in May.