Graduation Honor Descriptions The following honors are awarded at graduation to celebrate and reward academic dedication. These distinctions reflect a student’s commitment to excellence and are a meaningful part of the legacy they leave at HCA.
Award Name
Criteria
Recognition
Omega Award
Awarded to students who have attended HCA from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Recognizes the top 1% of HCA’s graduating class. Recognizes the top 4-year cumulative GPA in the graduating class. Recognizes the top 10% of students based on their 4-year cumulative GPA.
Cord: Maroon, Maroon, White
Governor's Scholar Award
Certificate from the Governor
Valedictorian
Valedictorian Medal
Heritage Scholars Award
Scholars Medallion
Principal’s Honor Roll Recipients earned a 4-year cumulative GPA of 4.0 and above.
Cord: Gold
High Honor Roll
Recipients earned a 4-year cumulative GPA of 3.85 - 3.99. Recipients earned a 4-year cumulative GPA of 3.70 - 3.84. Recognizes completion of extended academic coursework with honors distinction.
Cord: Silver
Honor Roll
Cord: Green
Scholars Diploma
Cord: Red, White, & Blue
S.T.E.M. Endorsement
Recognizes completion of advanced coursework in STEM disciplines.
Cord: Teal
The 4-year cumulative GPA for seniors is calculated using the first seven semesters of high school, excluding the second semester of senior year.
HCA Upper School Academic Catalog | 2025-26
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