Semester
In an effort to encourage students to work to their full potential, Chaminade
gives awards for academic success. Students are given awards at the end of the
first and second semester. They are in three categories:
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Principal’s List for 4.0 or higher
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First Honors for 3.5 to 3.99
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Second Honors for 3.0 to 3.49
All courses taken apply to honors
eligibility.
Additional awards in each subject area may be given at the end of the year, and
eighth grade special awards are given at graduation. Students on disciplinary
probation are not eligible for awards.
The Linda Barkan National Junior Honor Society Scholarship
The NJHS scholarship is given in recognition of high academic standards and
involvement in organizations in and outside of Chaminade.
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a returning sixth or seventh grade student
and is based on both the completion of an application, an essay, and one outside
recommendation. The scholarship is applied toward the recipient’s tuition for
the next year. The award is presented at the NJHS induction ceremony.
Graduation
Students receiving the following awards have been nominated and selected by the
faculty for their exceptional competence in academics, citizenship, school
participation, and/or sports. Awards are also given in each subject area to
students with the highest grade point average.
The Sister Noreen Arnold Student Council Scholarship
The scholarship given by Student Council is based on student leadership at
Chaminade Middle School and is open to eighth graders who will be attending
Chaminade High School. Requirements include maintaining a 3.0 grade point
average, involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and a
teacher recommendation. The $500 scholarship is applied toward the recipient’s
tuition to Chaminade High School. This award is presented in June during the
eighth grade graduation ceremony.
The Robert Bankowski Scholarship
This award, established in 1994 by Mr. Dennis Hass, a friend and colleague, who
wished to commemorate Mr. Bankowski, a former eighth grade parent who passed
away several years ago, is awarded to the eighth grade student, who without
seeking recognition or reward, has freely given of his or her time and effort to
help enrich the Chaminade Middle School Community.
The Father Edwin Johnson Christian Service Award
This award is given to the student who has rendered outstanding service to
Chaminade Middle School and the community. This student has done much more than
the required community service hours and is consistently involved in the school
and community service programs.
The Principal's Award
This award is given to honor the best all-around student in the graduating class
for his/her outstanding performance in academics, citizenship, and
extracurricular activities. This student personifies the ideal Chaminade
student.
The Joseph A. Rauser Spirit Award
This award is given in honor of Mr. Joseph Rauser. It is awarded to the student
who exemplifies outstanding school spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication to
Chaminade.
The Father John McEnhill Award
This award is given in honor of Father John E. McEnhill, who was principal of
Chaminade High School in the 1980s, and the founder of the Chaminade Middle
School campus. This award is given to the student with the best academic record
for each school year.
