Graduating Students (Seniors and Early Graduates),

Good afternoon!  We have been moving forward with graduation preparation to the extent possible.  We will let you know more as we receive additional information.

In 2018, Provo City School District implemented a Laude/Latin Honors System to recognize students with academic excellence.  The Laude/Latin Honors System is recognized by colleges/universities and allows for more students to receive an academic distinction compared to the previous traditional honors award.  As such, the Laude/Latin Honors System has replaced the traditional honors award.  We are excited to award our students that have worked so diligently throughout their high school experience!

Our PowerSchool system that generates the Laude/Latin Honors System score report uses Provo City School District course codes for qualifying classes.  This means, students who have been in Provo City School District for their entire high school experience already have their Laude/Latin Honor score calculated.  Students can contact their school counselor to identify their Laude/Latin Honor score.

**Please Note: If you are a transfer student, spent any high school experience outside of Provo City School District, or completed online courses, please follow these steps:

1. Use the Laude System Calculation Form (attached) to identify if you will receive the Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude distinction.

2. Submit completed calculation form to your assigned school counselor so they can get you on the distinction list. All calculation forms must be submitted by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 29. We will not be able to review submitted calculations and/or change any scores for the graduation portion after this date.

Students receiving a Laude/Latin Honors distinction also receive a cord for graduation:

Summa Cum Laude – Gold Magna Cum Laude – Silver Cum Laude – White Please note the following:

Laude System Explained

Laude System Calculation Form

Laude System Press Release

Calculations for courses are only based on grades up to the end of Term 3 of your final high school year. AP courses are counted as 1.0 point per semester. Other qualifying courses count as 0.5 points per semester. To receive a distinction, you must have achieved at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA. You must meet these point requirements to earn the distinction. Summa Cum Laude at least 64 points, Magna Cum Laude at least 41 points, and Cum Laude at least 19 points. Please let a school counselor know if you have any questions.

Counselor Last Name Assignments

A – Ce : Mr. Alai Kalaniuvalu – alaik@provo.edu

Ch – F : Ms. Brooklyn Cook – brooklync@provo.edu

G – J : Ms. Monique Hadley – moniqueh@provo.edu

K – M : Ms. Lori Rich – lorir@provo.edu

N – Sh : Ms. Rachelle Carter – rachellec@provo.edu

Si – Z : Mr. Nate Warner – natew@provo.edu

Please see the attachments for more information.

Laude System Press Release Laude System Explanation Laude System Calculation Form Best,

THS Administration