The Puente Stole is an honor that is bestowed on each Poly Puente Graduate who has completed ALL of the following:

• 1-2 Years in the Puente Core Literature Courses (Freshman & Sophomore Years)

• AP Language or Puente American Literature (Junior Year)

• AP Literature, Puente Senior English, or English 1A via RCC Enrollment (Senior Year)

• Completed a minimum of 20 Puente Community Service Hours Freshmen Year 

• Completed a minimum of 20 Puente Community Service Hours Sophomore Year 

• Participates in at least TWO (2) Puente-sponsored events during Freshman/Sophomore Year. These events may include, but are not limited to:

  • Puente 9th Grade Student Leadership Conference

  • Puente 9th Grade Registration Survey for the Puente Statewide Office

  • Puente Sophomore College Tour (San Diego colleges)

  • Puente/AVID College Fair Participation (Research Project/Schoolwide College Fair)

• Participates in at least FIVE (5) Puente-sponsored events during Junior/Senior Year. These events may include, but are not limited to:

  • Homecoming Booth Volunteer

  • Puente Prince/Princess Nominee

  • Puente Holiday Toy Drive for Angela's Wishes 

  • Puente Junior College Road Trip

  • 8th Grade Family Night (Puente Booth)

  • Puente Club Representative for ASB

  • Puente/AVID College Panels and/or College Fair

  • California Latino School Board Member's Unity Conference

  • Completion of the FAFSA/DREAM Act Application during Senior Year

  • PoderOso Workshop (Junior Year)

  • WASC Student Representative

  • Principal's Cabinet Representative

  • Puente-sponsored Field Trips (exa. Museum of Latin American Art, Cheech Marin Museum of Art)

  • Puente Senior Leadership Workshop

  • 30+ Hours of Community Service that is completed during Junior & Senior Year (documentation MUST be provided)

  • Puente Statewide Scholar Award Recipient (Senior Year)

  • Meet all A-G Eligibility Requirements