Elementary & Middle School:
* Honor Roll/High Honor Roll: Based on GPA or overall academic standing. Often has different cutoffs for each level (e.g., 90% for Honor Roll, 95% for High Honor Roll).
* Subject-Specific Awards: Awards for excellence in particular subjects like math, science, English, or history. These might be given by individual teachers or the school.
* Perfect Attendance Awards: Recognize consistent school attendance.
* Principal's List: Similar to Honor Roll, often with stricter criteria.
* Student of the Month/Year: Recognizes overall academic achievement, behavior, and participation.
* Academic Improvement Awards: Celebrates students who have made significant progress in their academic performance.
High School:
* National Merit Scholarships/Commendations: Prestigious awards based on PSAT scores.
* Valedictorian/Salutatorian: The top two academic ranking students in the graduating class.
* Honor Societies: Membership in organizations like the National Honor Society (NHS) or other subject-specific honor societies (e.g., National Art Honor Society). These often require high GPA and community service.
* Academic Letters/Awards: Given for outstanding achievement in specific subjects or overall academic excellence.
* AP Scholar Awards: Awarded based on performance on Advanced Placement exams.
* IB Diploma Programme Awards: Recognizes achievement in the International Baccalaureate program.
* Graduation with Honors (e.g., Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude): Awarded at graduation based on GPA. Specific requirements vary by institution.
Post-Secondary (College/University):
* Dean's List: Similar to Honor Roll, but at the college/university level. Usually requires a high GPA.
* President's List: Often a higher level of achievement than the Dean's List, with stricter GPA requirements.
* Scholarships & Fellowships: Awarded for academic merit, often based on GPA, standardized test scores, and other criteria. These can be institutional, departmental, or external.
* Graduation with Honors (e.g., Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude): Awarded at graduation based on GPA. Specific requirements vary by institution.
* Departmental Awards: Awards given by specific academic departments for outstanding achievement in that field.
* Graduate Assistantships/Fellowships: Awarded to graduate students based on academic merit and research potential.
* University-Wide Awards: Prestigious awards recognizing exceptional academic achievement across all disciplines.
This list isn't exhaustive, but it provides a broad overview of the types of academic achievement awards students might receive. Specific awards and their criteria will vary significantly depending on the institution and level of education.