Performance Acknowledgements (Texas)

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Performance Acknowledgements are additional recognition areas for outstanding performance or additional accomplishments in high school and are independent of endorsements.

A student may earn a Performance Acknowledgment for:

• outstanding performance

  • in a dual credit course

  • in bilingualism and biliteracy

  • on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT tests

• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized IBC

 

Dual Credit: student must compete at least 12 hours of college academic courses with an average grade of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Bilingualism and Biliteracy: student must complete all English requirements with an overall average of 80+ AND complete 3+ credits in the same language (other than English) with an overall average of 80+.

PSAT, SAT, or ACT: student must meet one of the following criteria-

• PSAT score that qualifies the student as a “Commended Scholar”

• Combined SAT score >= 1250

• Composite ACT score >= 28

IBCs: require the completion of an examination or series of examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized certification. Includes most Level I or II NCCER & NIMS certifications and the Texas State Florists' Association Level I certification.

> In Pathways, uploaded exam scores and IBCs are automatically displayed here with a target or trophy, BUT any of the checkboxes must be manually selected once the counselor has verified all requirements for the Performance Acknowledgement have been fulfilled.