Student Incentives

Celebrating Student Success

Here at Cyprus High School, we have high expectations for our academic performance, attendance, and behavior. We want to recognize and celebrate when students meet these high standards that make us successful at Cyprus.

C Card / Token Economy

Teachers give digital C cards to students to recognize positive behavior, engagement, attendance, or growth. C cards can be redeemed at the Cyprus Store during lunch and/or after school for food, candy, school merchandise, or school swag items. Dance tickets and spirit bowl shirts can usually be purchased with C Cards. In order for your C card to be valid, your teacher must stamp it and your name and 9# need to be on the card.

Prizes available at the C Store:

Food: Cup of noodles, Ramen Noodles, Candy, Pop Tarts, etc.
Clothes: Cyprus t-shirts, Cyprus sweaters, Cyprus beanies, Cyprus socks

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Keys to Success

The purpose of Keys to Success is to motivate students to unlock their future by connecting them to scholarships, internships, and careers. The Keys to Success platform is utilized statewide as a College and Career Readiness tool that provides resources for individuals on their own personal path to success. As students use the platform to take steps towards college and career readiness, they can earn prizes and incentives.

To earn a KEY card, a teacher and student make an academic goal. When the student achieves the goal, then a teacher gives the student a KEY card which is redeemed online for a prize. If a KEY card recipient meets three additional criteria, they may have the opportunity to participate in the Keys to Success assembly for additional prizes.

The Keys to Success app will help you learn about careers you are interested in. You can also explore scholarships that match your interests. There are $160,000,000 in scholarships and tuition waivers available to Utah students there. You can also find internships and other opportunities like job fairs and how to earn certificates on the app. You can get help with the college application process on the app as well.

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Class Acts

Teachers may nominate any class to be a "class act" for doing something great. It can be for attendance, participation, doing well on an assessment, being respectful, or something else. The class will be visited by administration, given a treat, and recognized on school social media. So talk to your teachers to create a goal as a class so your class can win.

100% Attendance

If you have 100% attendance, meaning you were marked present in every class every day, you will receive a certificate commemorating your achievement. This achievement is great to put on a resume as evidence of your dedication!

Pirate Honor Roll

We love recognizing students who work hard to have a high GPA and CPA each quarter. Those on the honor roll will receive a certificate in the mail at the end of each quarter that they earn it.

There are 3 types of academic honor roll certificates:

3.0 GPA - Honor Roll
3.5 GPA - High Honor Roll
4.0 GPA - 4.0 Honor Roll

Students who earn a 3.0 CPA or higher will receive a Pirate Pride certificate in the mail as well.

Pirate Medallion

The Pirate Medallion is the highest honor a student can receive at Cyprus. This award will be given to seniors who have demonstrated a well-rounded experience at Cyprus High School by being involved in a wide variety of activities and areas as well as showing excellence in academics and citizenship. Get the application at the front office so that you know what you have to do to earn it. Fill out this application and return it to the front office by the end of the first week of May during your senior year. Medallions are awarded at the Senior Awards banquet later in May. After graduation you can present the medallion at the ticket desk at any Cyprus event and you will get in for free FOR LIFE with a guest!

Valedictorians and Graduation

Valedictorians are Cyprus High seniors who achieve a high level of academic success with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. One Valedictorian will be chosen to speak at graduation with the Senior Class President. This is a great achievement to put on a resume and college applications. Many valedictorians receive scholarships for college.

Student of the Month

Each month, 2 students from every grade level are recognized by teachers for doing great things in class. These students will be recognized during a monthly breakfast, and in a display case at each campus. They also receive a certificate and prizes. If you are interested in getting student of the month, talk with your teachers and ask them what you can do so they will nominate you.

Academic Letter

Cyprus High School would like students to feel encouraged and honored for taking pride in academics. Students can receive an academic letter, just like an athletic letter. This is a great achievement that you can put on a resume and applications.

In order to qualify for an academic letter:

9th, 10th, and 11th grade students must receive a 3.7 GPA in 3 out of 4 quarters, each year. Students must also be taking at least 4 core classes in their schedule.
12th grade students must receive a 3.7 GPA in 3 out of 4 quarters, that year. Students must also be taking at least 3 core classes in their schedule.

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