Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

**Will be updated 25-26 school year. **

The Distinguished Achievement (DAP) is an opportunity for students to be recognized for going above and beyond basic expectations both in and out of school.  This is a District wide awards achievement program- all middle schools in the North Kansas City School District participate.   Students must meet 5 out of 9 performance standards. Students completing the DAP program will be recognized in the Spring with a medal and certificate at our Spring awards ceremony.

• Any Maple Park Middle School seventh or eighth grader who wishes to participate in the Distinguished Achievement Program must sign and turn in the attached contract to Mrs. Madden or Mrs. Paul, the School Counselors.  

• Proper documentation must be presented in the counseling office for verification of contract requirements.   All documentation for meeting standards must be turned in by Friday, April 29, 2022.  

• Each Distinguished Achiever Honoree will receive public recognition at an awards ceremony in the spring as well as a gold medallion.

• To be recognized as a Distinguished Achievement Honoree, a student must complete 5 of the 9 standards given below~

1. Earn a 3.00 GPA (B average).  

2. Demonstrate success in at least two honors courses during the school year.  This can be earning an A or B in advanced math, high school level language, or AVID and/or successfully completing the honors showcase for the Honors Experience MTSS class.

3. Participate in a fine arts activity demonstrating creativity. (for example- music solos, dance recital, Honors band/choir, school play)

4. Participate in a student activity demonstrating action and leadership. (for example- organize a community service activity, teach/coach younger kids, MPDC, Student Council, AVID Ambassador)

5. Participate in school/community service demonstrating action and leadership. (for example- volunteer at a food pantry, neighborhood clean-up, work without pay, helping a teacher at school)

6. Practice good citizenship (no office referrals).

7. Participate in career exploration opportunities such as job shadowing or complete independent research.

8. Earn a minimum of two awards. (for example- honor roll, viking voyage, valued viking, star of the week, student of the week, x-country medal, belt in Taekwondo)

9. Advanced or Proficient on at least one section of the MAP test. (from the previous year)