Student Recognition at Commencement

After much discussion on the topic of Academic Recognition at Penn High School, the P-H-M School Board approved changes to the program at Penn High School on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Penn High School will begin to celebrate student academic success by incorporating a Latin Honors designation of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude starting with the Class of 2020. This distinction is based on a student's grade-point average at the end of their seventh semester. This system will allow for more students to be recognized with honors at commencement. Penn High School will continue to honor Valedictorians and Salutatorians on a yearly basis. Student rank will no longer be included on report cards or transcripts beginning with the class of 2023.

We appreciated parent and student feedback along the way. Please refer to the details below for specifics on the Latin Honors system and a timeline for implementation.