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Students at Happy Valley School earn awards for outstanding performance and accomplishments in a variety of areas.

Character Awards:  

Every student in the school is given a Character Quality Award by their homeroom teacher at the end of the year, which is aligned with our Character First! curriculum. The fifty-four different awards are based upon the most outstanding, positive character trait that each student exhibits on a consistent basis.
Examples include: Honesty, Loyalty, Perseverance, Compassion, Generosity, Leadership, and Responsibility.

Perfect Attendance:

A medallion and certificate are awarded at the final Assembly for the year.  Students who have no absences and no more than two tardies or early pickups for the year earn this distinguished award. 

Outstanding Attendance:

A certificate with a gold seal is awarded.  Students who have no more than 2 absences and 4 tardies or early pick-ups earn this award.

Please see our Handbook for more information regarding attendance


Academic Awards and Competition

First Honors:

Requires a semester average of  94 - 100% in academic subject areas with no Incompletes, Ns (Needs Improvement) or Unsatisfactory grades. Students must also have satisfactory attendance.  Awarded in January and May. 

Second Honors:

Students who have a semester grade average of  87 – 93% in academic subject areas and meet all the other criteria for First Honors. 

Academic Achievement:

Students who have achieved a grade average of 87 – 100%, but who do not qualify for First or Second Honors due to Incomplete grades, conduct or attendance. 

Other Academic Awards include several national and regional competitions in: art, essay contests, social studies, geography, language, science, and math.  Certificates and medals are awarded for the winners in these competitions at our final Assembly.

President's Education Awards Program

The President’s Award for Educational Excellence (Gold) – Grades 4 – 6

The President’s Award for Educational Achievement (Silver) – All Grade Levels

The President’s Physical Fitness Award – All Grade Levels 

Happy Valley School   • 7140 W. Happy Valley Rd. •  Peoria, Arizona  •  85383
(623) 376-2900  •  info@happyvalleyschool.org