Middle School offers academic and service recognition programs to encourage achievement in these two areas.
The Honor Roll recognition is available to every Grade 7 and 8 student. The Presidential Academic Excellence Award and Outstanding Citizenship Award are offered to Grade 8 students.
Honor Roll Award
Qualification for Honor Roll is recognized each semester for eligible Grade 7 and 8 students. The criteria include percentage requirements for students’ levels of performance and Approaches to Learning in all classes. Each standard is weighted equally. In terms of academic achievement, students must be Exhibiting or Exhibiting Depth in all Reporting Categories in each class. In addition, students must consistently meet Approaches to Learning expectations to earn an Honor Roll designation. Percentage points are rounded to the nearest tenth. Students receive a certificate each semester that they earn the Honor Roll Award.
Honor Roll: 100% “Exhibiting” and/or “Exhibiting Depth” standard; 90-100% “Consistently Meeting Expectations” marks on Approaches to Learning Rubric.
Honor Roll with Distinction: Greater than 30% “Exhibiting Depth” and 100% “Exhibiting” and/or “Exhibiting Depth” standard and ; 90-100% “Consistently Meeting Expectations” marks on Approaches to Learning Rubric.
Presidential Academic Excellence Award
This is a US Department of Education sponsored national award that recognizes academic excellence throughout the tenure of a student’s enrollment at the Middle School. Grade 8 students who have been at HKIS for the duration of Middle School are eligible for this award.
The qualifications for this award include earning 100% “Exhibiting” and/or “Exhibiting Depth” standard for each of the semesters of Grade 7 and Grade 8 at HKIS. In addition, the student must receive 90-100% “Consistently Meeting Expectations” marks on Approaches to Learning Rubric for each class in Grade 7 and 8.
Jasmine Psaris Art Award
Jasmine Psaris loved HKIS. As a student from 2009 to 2016, Jasmine was an active and lively part of the community, caring for her friends and immersing herself in school life. She particularly enjoyed painting, drawing and making handicrafts. During her three-year fight against bone cancer, these activities became her passion and comfort. Jasmine passed away in November 2017.
The Jasmine Psaris Art Award is established to honour Jasmine’s love for art, love for life, and most of all, her indomitable spirit. The award will be presented annually at the Grade 8 Celebration to a student who demonstrated the following:
- An invested interest in creating art and the desire to pursue further studies connected to art
- The ability to overcome challenges and persevere in the creative process
- Proficiency in technique and craftsmanship
- Initiative and flexibility in developing concepts and ideas
- Respect towards others and their work
- A collaborative mind-set in contributing to the work of others
Principal’s Outstanding Citizenship Award
The Principal's Outstanding Citizenship Award is a prestigious recognition given to a Grade 8 student(s) who have demonstrated exceptional service to the school and the community and embody the HKIS mission and vision, including the Student Learning Results (SLR) of Character Development and Contributing to Society. Teachers nominate 8th Grade students who exemplify the criteria below. The award recipients are honored during the end-of-year celebration ceremony.
- Participates in school and/or community service
- Shows a positive attitude towards peers, the school and community
- Displays an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility
- Possesses strength of character and the courage to do what is right
- Promotes citizenship within HKIS and the local Hong Kong community