Awards at CHCS

Matthew J. DeWelt Christian Character Award

• The recipient of this award is a member of the senior class who displays the character of Christ in all aspects of their life. 
• Three students are nominated by the senior class and approved by the administration. 
• The entire high school student body then votes on the recipient.
• Announced at the Annual Academic Banquet
• Recipient accepts the award at baccalaureate 
• Recipient walks with distinguished graduates at graduation

Valedictorian

• The recipient(s) of this award must have met the requirements of an Honors Diploma at CHCS
• Awarded to all students with a C.G.P.A. of 4.0 at graduation or the student with the highest C.G.P.A.
• Recipient(s) address the graduating class during commencement
• Recipient(s) walk with distinguished graduates at graduation

Salutatorian

• Award is given only if one student is awarded valedictorian
• The recipient of this award must have met the requirements of an Honors Diploma at CHCS
• Awarded to the student with the second highest C.G.P.A. at graduation
• Recipient addresses the graduating class during commencement
• Recipient walks with distinguished graduates at graduation

Departmental Awards

• The faculty of each academic department at CHCS nominates the outstanding student in the department.
• Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, Bible, Foreign Language, Music, Business, and Art
• Recipient must be a junior or senior student
• Overall G.P.A. of 2.80
• Outstanding performance in the departmental area
• Evidence of application of the expertise outside of school (contests, volunteer work, etc.)
• An individual cannot be the recipient of more than two awards in one year
• Awarded to the recipients at the Annual Academic Banquet

ACSI Distinguished Christian Character Award

• Top 10% of the junior and senior class in the following areas
• Academics
• Students with the top C.G.P.A. in each class
• Christian Service
• Student must have a clear Christian service and Christian testimony
• Leadership
• Student must be actively involved in community service
• Athletic
• Student must be actively participating in a CHCS athletic team
• Fine Arts
• Student must be actively participating in CHCS activities of band, choir, drama or art
• Must have a minimum of 2 teacher recommendations
• Approval of the administration

4.0 Excellence Award

• Students who earn straight A grades in all classes for the year
• Based upon 1^st semester, 3^rd quarter, and mid-4^th quarter grades
• Awarded at the Annual Academic Banquet

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award

• A CHCS scholar/athlete
• Have academic aptitude
• Have athletic talent
• Have exceptional commitment to school and community
• One male and one female senior student is chosen
• Recipients are nominated to the State level competition for possible advancement to the National competition
• Recipients are recognized at the Annual Academic Banquet

Academic High Honors

• All students who earn 3.70 – 4.0 G.P.A.
• No grades lower than a B (3.0)
• Awarded at quarter and semester intervals

Academic Honors

• All students who earn 3.00 – 3.69 G.P.A.
• No grades lower than a B (3.0)
• Awarded at quarter and semester intervals

George Washington Carver Award

• Awarded to the top 10% in each graduating class