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Honors Night: Honors Night is a time during which time students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement. Held in the spring, the highlight of this event is the announcement of various coveted local, regional, and national awards. Legion of Scholars pins are also distributed during Honors Night. A reception is held following the program.

VIP Night: Each year, Northview hosts a convocation and reception honoring those students who have made positive contributions to the school. Teachers, coaches, and sponsors nominate students for the VIP award. Legion of Honor pins are also presented during VIP Night.

Students who attain VIP status will:

receive a congratulatory letter from the nominating teacher be honored during the annual VIP convocation and reception receive a VIP ribbon

A reception is held for the honorees and their guests following the ceremony.

Academic Honors Banquet: During spring semester, a banquet is held to recognize members of the various academic teams as well as students who have represented Northview in regional, state, or national competitions.

Principal’s List: At the conclusion of each semester, students who continuously demonstrate good citizenship will be named to the NHS Principal’s List. Requirements for each semester are:

• no more than five full-day absences (absence in four or more classes on same day)
• no final course grade below 70
• no administrative assignment of Detention, Saturday School, ISS, or OSS
• no Honor Code violations

Students named to the Principal’s List will:

• be invited to an assembly featuring guest or NHS performing arts presentations
• have a personal congratulatory letter sent to parents from the Principal
• receive a Titan Card redeemable for special discounts and privileges

Legion of Honor: Each spring, students named to the Principal’s List for the three semesters will be named to the Legion of Honor. Students who qualify will:

• be honored at VIP Night
• receive a Legion of Honor Certificate of Induction and pin
• have a personal congratulatory letter sent to parents from the Principal

Honor Roll/Super Honor Roll: Students earning a semester average of 88 to 95 are named to the Honor Roll; students earning a semester average of 96 or higher are named to the Super Honor Roll. Congratulatory cards are mailed to the parents of Honor Roll students. Students must earn credit in six classes to qualify. Honor Roll recipients are invited to a PTSA sponsored reception held during the school day.

Legion of Scholars: Each spring, students having earned Honor Roll status for three semesters will be named to the Legion of Scholars. Students who qualify will:

• be recognized at Honors Night
• receive a Legion of Scholars pin

Star Student: The senior having the highest SAT score of all graduates. Scores received for any one SAT taken prior to and including the November test date of the senior year will be considered.

Sigma Alpha Tau: Seniors earning a combined math/critical reading SAT score of 1,200 or higher will be inducted into Sigma Alpha Tau; inductees receive a pin at Honors Night and names are inscribed on a permanently displayed plaque.

AP Scholars: Seniors completing five or more Advanced Placement courses representing at least four areas of study will be recognized as AP Scholars. Names are inscribed on a plaque for display and a pin is presented to each recipient at Honors Night.

Faculty Cup: The Faculty Cup recipient is selected by the entire Northview Faculty. The student chosen to receive the Faculty Cup has demonstrated social and academic growth while contributing positively to the school climate. This award is presented only to a graduating senior.

Journal Cup: A most coveted award, the Journal Cup is presented at graduation to the student who has been selected by the entire Northview Faculty as the best all-around member of the senior class. Sponsored by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, recipients are featured in this publication.

PTSA Cup: This special award, sponsored by the Northview PTSA, is awarded to the graduating senior who was named as the runner-up for the Journal Cup.

Promethean Award: This cup is presented to the student whose high school experience best exemplifies the mission of Northview High School .

McDonald’s Ray Croc Award: presented to a Senior who has been active in all phases of student life and has contributed in a positive manner to the school.

Principal’s Leadership Award: chosen by the entire administration; is awarded to the Senior demonstrating consistent peer leadership contributing towards a positive school atmosphere

Salutatorian: This title is bestowed upon the student who is academically ranked, at the start of the Spring Semester, as the number two student. In the event of a tie, more than one student will be named as Salutatorian. Recipients must be four-year graduates and, effective with the Class of 2005, have completed at least three years at Northview.

Valedictorian: This title is bestowed upon the student who is academically ranked, at the start of Spring Semester, as the number one student. In the event of a tie, more than one student will be named as Valedictorian. Recipients must be four-year graduates and, effective with the Class of 2005, have completed at least three years at Northview.

Honor Graduate: The designation of Honor Graduate is computed at the end the first semester of the senior year and is not rounded up.
Cum Laude: Seniors who have achieved a cumulative average of 88 or above.
Magna Cum Laude: Honor Graduates with a cumulative average of 96 or higher.
Summa Cum Laude: Honor Graduates with a cumulative average of 100 or higher.

Magna Cum Laude: Northview High School recognizes honor graduates with a cumulative average of 96 or higher as Magna Cum Laude. The designation of honor graduate or magna Cum Laude is computed at the end the first semester of the senior year and is not rounded up.

Top 10%/15% of the Senior Class: Each year at Honors Night, the top 10% and top 5% of the Seniors are recognized for their academic ranking.

Teacher of the Month: Nominations are made by students, parents, teachers, and community members and remain in the pool of candidates for consideration each month. Nomination forms are available in the Main Office. Recipients receive a surprise recognition visit by administrators where they are presented with a certificate and special gifts to commemorate the occasion.