Academic and Service Honors
Academic Honors
Hillcrest Academy recognizes students who distinguish themselves academically by performing at a high level while taking a rigorous academic course load. Students who complete the following academic program with grades of B or higher in each course will receive the honors distinction at graduation:
- 4 years of language arts
- 4 years of mathematics*
- 3 years or more of science
- 3 years or more of social studies
- 2 years or more of foreign language
* High school mathematics courses (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Statistics, Pre-Calculus) completed prior to 9th grade may be counted toward the fulfillment of the mathematics requirement.
Service Honors
The Silver Cord Program recognizes students for their volunteer service during their high school years. Students who volunteer at least 30 hours each year they are enrolled at Hillcrest will have the distinct honor of wearing a silver cord during their graduation ceremony. Recognition will also be given each year at the Academics and Fine Arts Award Ceremony in May.