State Honors and Distinctions:
Graduating with Distinction
CMCSS students earning diplomas will be recognized on the graduation program as graduating with distinction by attaining an 85% cumulative average and completing at least one of the following:
Complete a CTE course in which a student has earned an industry certification from the preferred tier on the TN Promoted student industry credential list
Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations
Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT
Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams.
Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit
Volunteer Recognition Policy
Students completing 10 hours of volunteer service each semester beginning in 9th grade will be recognized at graduation by receiving a pin for their service. The hours must be compiled and turned into the school counseling office each semester of high school. https://employees.cmcss.net/misc/ViewDocs?filename=filename.pdfhere
The Seal of Biliteracy Award
The seal of biliteracy award provides recognition to students who have demonstrated proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Information including requirements and benefits can be found at https://www.volstateseal.org/ . If you are interested in earning a seal of biliteracy, you should plan to begin meeting the requirements beginning with your 9th grade year.
CMCSS Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction
The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction honors students who pursue a career in a high-need, high-skill industry while still in high school. To earn the distinction, students will be required to complete 9 courses in aligned dual enrollment and/or work-based learning (WBL) placements during their junior and senior year, as well as meet monthly with a career coach. Students who plan to earn this distinction must complete an intent form and submit it to their counselor no later than Jan 15 their sophomore year of high school.