Overview

Honor Roll levels allow schools to formally recognize students who achieve specific academic performance standards. By creating Honor Roll levels, institutions can establish clear GPA thresholds and define multiple tiers of academic recognition.

These recognition levels help celebrate student achievement, motivate academic excellence, and maintain consistent standards across the institution.

openSIS allows administrators to create multiple Honor Roll levels that reflect their school's academic policies and recognition programs.

Before You Begin

Before creating an Honor Roll level, ensure that:

• Grade scales have been configured.
• GPA values have been established.
• Academic recognition policies have been approved.
• Honor Roll eligibility criteria have been defined.

Since Honor Roll calculations often depend on GPA, it is important that grading structures are properly configured first.

Understanding Honor Roll Levels

An Honor Roll level consists of:

Title

The name of the academic recognition.

Examples:

• Principal's Honor Roll
• High Honors
• Honor Roll
• Dean's List
• President's List
• Merit Roll

Breakoff Value

The minimum GPA required to qualify for the Honor Roll level.

For example:

Students whose GPA meets or exceeds the breakoff value may qualify for that recognition level.

How to Create an Honor Roll Level

Step 1: Navigate to Honor Roll

Go to:

Settings → Grades → Honor Roll

The Honor Roll page displays all existing recognition levels.

Step 2: Click Add

Select the Add button.

The Honor Roll configuration form will open.

Step 3: Enter the Honor Roll Title

In the Title field, enter the name of the recognition level.

Examples:

• Principal's Honor Roll
• High Honors
• Honor Roll
• Dean's List

Choose a title that aligns with your institution's academic recognition program.

Step 4: Enter the Breakoff Value

Specify the minimum GPA required to qualify.

Examples:

The breakoff value determines eligibility for the recognition level.

Step 5: Save

Click Save.

The Honor Roll level is created and becomes available within the institution's academic recognition framework.

Creating Multiple Recognition Levels

Most schools create several Honor Roll levels to recognize varying levels of academic achievement.

Example:

This structure allows schools to celebrate students at multiple achievement levels.

Example Recognition Programs

Elementary School

High School

College or University

Schools can adapt Honor Roll structures to match their academic goals and policies.

Best Practices

Define Clear GPA Thresholds

Students should understand what is required to earn recognition.

Create Meaningful Recognition Levels

Recognition names should clearly differentiate achievement levels.

Align with Institutional Policies

Honor Roll criteria should be approved by academic leadership.

Review Annually

Academic recognition programs should be evaluated periodically to ensure they remain relevant.

Maintain Consistency

Avoid changing Honor Roll requirements during an active academic year.

Common Questions

Can I create multiple Honor Roll levels?

Yes. Schools commonly create multiple levels such as Honor Roll, High Honors, and Principal's Honor Roll.

What is a Breakoff Value?

The Breakoff Value is the minimum GPA required for a student to qualify for a recognition level.

Can I customize Honor Roll names?

Yes. Schools can create recognition levels that match their institutional terminology.

Can Honor Roll criteria be changed later?

Yes. Honor Roll levels can be edited if academic policies change.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Creating overlapping GPA requirements.
• Using unclear recognition names.
• Changing criteria frequently.
• Creating recognition levels without defined GPA policies.
• Failing to communicate eligibility requirements to students and families.

A well-structured Honor Roll program helps recognize achievement fairly and consistently.