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Students are acknowledged for their dedication not only to the values and principles of the school but also to their academic pursuits. During the awards ceremony, student efforts are acknowledged across various categories. The process of granting awards is managed by the Senior Management Team of the school. The awards committee consists of the program coordinator and relevant staff. The list below outlines the potential awards that students may receive if they satisfy the published criteria.
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Type of Award |
Definition |
Tenure |
Programme |
APweb |
Attendance/Punctuality |
GPA |
Core Subjects |
ATL/Effort Grade |
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Valedictorian |
The student who is ranked the highest in GPA in a graduating class delivers the valedictory address during of the Graduation ceremony. Skipping from any lessons will impact the final decision. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 7years at JKS |
Must be IB Full Diploma Student |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
4.3 from Grade 9 to 12 Mid Year |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. (CAS/TOK/EE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
Highest Achievement |
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Salutatorian |
The student who is ranked the second highest in GPA in a graduating class delivers the salutatorian address during of the Graduation ceremony. Skipping from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 7years at JKS |
Must be IB Full Diploma Student |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
4.3 from Grade 9 to 12 Mid Year |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. (CAS/TOK/EE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
Highest Achievement |
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Student of the Year ( Valedictorian and Salutatorian does not qualify for this award) |
Represents the qualities of academic. Skipping or unexcused absence from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 7years at JKS |
All Grade 12 students qualify |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
4.3 from Grade 9 to 12 Mid Year |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. CAS/TOK/EE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
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Student Representative/ Leadership (Student Council/MUN EB and member. Nominated by criteria, elected by highest student vote.) |
Supports the student group • Acts as a conduit between students • administrators • Serve as liaison in bringing any issues/suggestion/feedback to administration. • Suggest, develop and implement solutions related to creating a more vibrant campus life Collaborates with students to coordinate activities to enhance student experience Skipping or unexcused absence from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. last 4years at JKS |
All Grade 12 students qualify |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
Min. 4.2 GPA over 4 years |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. CAS/TOK/EE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
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Role Model Award |
Students who exemplify the JKS student by showing dedication, diligence and perseverance in their studies. Demonstrates commitment, Self-discipline, Excellent Manners, Kind and Considerate, Independent Learner. Always dressed in uniform. Skipping or unexcused absence from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 4years at JKS |
All Grade 12 students qualify |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: min 10 days Tardy min: 30 Early leave min: 5 Infractions: 0 (Merit cancels L1 infractions ONLY) |
GPA 4.0 |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. (CAS/ToK/EEE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
Highest Achievement. No uniform violations. |
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High Honors |
Cumulative GPA of 4.3 Skipping or unexcused absence from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 4years at JKS |
All Grade 12 students qualify |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
Grade 9 to 12 Mid Year |
SSatisfactory for ALL three core subjects. CAS/TOK/EE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
Highest Achievement |
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Honors |
Cumulative GPA from 4.2 Skipping or unexcused absence from any lessons means disqualification for the award. Second opportunity/make-up without medical disqualifies from any award. |
Min. 4years at JKS |
All Grade 12 students qualify |
Zero entries Grade 9 to 12 |
Grade 11 and 12 Absence: max 4 per semester Tardy: max 8 per semester Early leave min: 5 |
Grade 9 to 12 Mid Year |
Satisfactory for ALL three core subjects. (CAS/ToK/EEE) Full attendance and presentation of the Group 4 project. |
Highest Achievement |
IB Learner Profile Award: Grade 6 to 11 (inclusive of Grade 12 when not issued during the Graduation Ceremony)
Quarterly Merit Awards; These awards will be presented at the end of Quarters 1 to 4 to students who have received merits from their subject teachers through excellent effort in class work, consistent good behavior and exceptional attitude. Teachers will award a merit by signing a block in the Student Planner and students will collect merits to enable them to achieve the following awards:
Bronze Award: 25 merits
Silver Award: 50 merits
Gold Award: 75 merits
Platinum Award: 100 merits
Perfect Attendance Award: This award honors students who have achieved a perfect attendance record throughout all four quarters. The perfect attendance award is a wonderful way to congratulate them for putting their education first. It gives the student recognition for consistency and personal commitment. ATL Skills, Attendance and APweb Record will also be taken into consideration.
PYP Awards
For grades 1 – 5, the following areas are recognized:
IB Learner Profile Awards:
Every quarter select students are given awards for certain areas of the learner profile. Criteria – Homeroom teachers give this award based on students who have displayed the criteria of a particular learner profile during the quarter.
Perfect Attendance:
End of year – Perfect Attendance – This is for students who do not miss one day of school during the school year.
Swim Gala Medals:
Swim Gala Medals – there are 3 galas. The galas are throughout the school year. Medals are awarded to the student who got the fastest time in each stroke.
