EXCEL PROGRAM AT

CANNON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Purpose:  A student incentive program to reward any student (grades 10-12) for having academic success, attending school regularly and participating in school and community service activities.

Business Involvement:  This program is in partnership with local businesses.  Participating businesses offer students a discount or other incentive to stop at their business.

Student Responsibility:  Students must complete the application with verified community/volunteer service hours each semester.

Requirements—Students must achieve the following during the previous semester to attain the appropriate level of reward.

            1.  Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to participate.  Grades from the preceding semester determines eligibility. (Ex—9th grade, 2nd semester determines 10th

            grade, 1st semester eligibility)

            2.  Application and completion of volunteer work for each semester must be completed before the end of the first week of semester 1 and before the

            beginning of semester 2.

            3.  Verifying signature for volunteer work cannot be a parent or family member.

            4.  Card must be presented at the time of any purchase.

            5.  Card is not transferable (used only by the student issued) and will be dated  for its valid duration.

            6.  Any misuse or abuse of card, or inappropriate behavior at the business establishment, in the community or at school will result in immediate revocation

            of the card for the remainder of the semester without appeal.

            7.  A list of awarded students will be provided to all participating businesses each semester.

            8.  A list of participating businesses is available on this site.

            9. Application forms are available in the High School Office.  Questions or appeals of guidelines and rules or interpretations may be directed to Mr. Hodges.

            10.  In September, every attempt will be made to issue cards during the second week of school or after businesses have been notified.  For second semester, every

            attempt will be made to issue cards the first week of the semester.

            11.  All businesses will be contacted to reaffirm participation and update information and regulations.

            12.  To maintain a high level of integrity in the Excel program, the verifying of signatures and community service may/will be done periodically.

            13.  Replacement cards will be furnished at student expense. (Cost will be determined by the cost of a replacement school lunch card.)