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RECOGNITION/HONORS

Academic Letters

At Sumter High School, Academic Letters of Honor recognize students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to excellence.

To earn this distinguished recognition, students must meet the following criteria based on the previous high school year:

  • GPA Requirement: Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
  • Course Load: Successfully pass at least 5 academic courses
  • Course Eligibility: Courses must be taken in a standard academic setting (students enrolled in modified or pass/fail curricula, including APEX courses, are not eligible)
  • Award Timeline: Academic letters are awarded during the second semester in recognition of prior school year performance

This honor reflects the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence that define our Mighty Gamecocks.

 

Honors and Recognition

District Honor Graduate Requirements

An Honor Graduate must:

  • Have a GPA of 3.75 or above by the end of the first semester of the senior year

  • Complete 28 Carnegie Units in CP or Honors courses

  • Must have a minimum of two AP,  IB, or Dual Enrollment courses

 Gold Cord Recipient Requirements

 To receive a gold cord recipient, student must::

  •  Have a GPA of 3.8 or above by the end of the first semester of the senior year

 South Carolina Academic Honors Award Requirements

 For this honor, a student must::

  1.  Earned their diploma with Academic Honors

  2. Achieved exemplay scores on the SAT or ACT

  3. Scored no lower than a "B" in any of their courses at any point in their entire high school career

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