Lettering

Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's/activity's primary season quarter.
Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter.
Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter.

1. A player must compete in at least half of the scheduled varsity tournaments, or

2. A player may letter if he/she qualifies for the state tournament, or

3. A player may letter if he/she has played in the high school golf program for four years.

*Players must finish the season in good standing to qualify for a letter.
*Unsportsmanlike conduct or inability to follow other team rules can disqualify a player from receiving a letter even if the above criteria have been met.

-School Requirements:

• Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's primary season quarter.
• Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's primary season quarter.
• Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's primary season quarter.

Earning a varsity “GF” indicates that an athlete has represented Great Falls High School exceptionally at the highest level of interscholastic athletics. In order to earn a varsity letter in cross country, an athlete must:

Be in good standing according to the team expectations and remain academically eligible & in good standing at school while completing the full season. Specifically:

• Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's primary season quarter (quarter 1).
• Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's primary season quarter (quarter 1).
• Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's primary season quarter (quarter 1).

THEN…Earn 13 Points with the below criteria:

DUAL MEETS

5 Points 1 ST Place
4 Points 2 ND Place
3 Points 3 RD Place
2 Points Beat opponents #1 runner
1 Point Beat opponents #5 runner

INVITATIONAL

5 Points Top 5% rank in varsity race
4 Points Top 10% rank in varsity race
3 Points Top 20% rank in varsity race
2 Points Top 35% rank in varsity race
1 Point Top 50% rank in varsity race

OTHER SCORING OPPORTUNITIES

1 Point Returning runners who set a course PR on any course from a previous year (including the Time Trial)
1 Point Rookie runners who improve their time on Anaconda (invite to city meet)
1 Point For each season you have been a part of the Bison XC Team
1 Point 100% attendance, including any Saturday workouts
1 Point Consistent summer training participant
1 Point Participating in a weights class at GFH during the season
1 Point Being a part of the Bison Track & Field Team
1 Point Fulfill your individual fundraising goal
1 Point Honor Roll (3.5) during Quarter 1 (+1 Bonus if a 4.0)
1 Point Recruitment of a new runner who completes the season
1 Point Coaches Prerogative – Awarded to an athlete for exceptional teamwork and/or spirit

OR one or more of the following

* Running Top Seven at the State Meet
*Senior loyal to program
*Boys Running 18:01 or faster - Girls Running 22:31 or faster
*Coaches discretion ---In all these, practice attendance and overall attitude will be considered

The following requirements are guidelines for lettering in Soccer for the Bison Boys Soccer Program.

The Letterman's Club should be a very exclusive group and be somewhat difficult to attain.

The soccer requirements below, along with the academic requirements aim to encourage commitment to the sport and program as well as the desire to work towards being the best a player can be by working hard and doing their best.

Having said that we will have some degree of flexibility in certain understandable situations, notably that of multi-sport athletes.

SOCCER REQUIREMENTS:

1) Must have been a starter for 10 of the 14 scheduled Varsity games (or)

2) Must have competed in 14 different halves of play for the Varsity Team

3) Must not have missed more than 3 practices throughout the season without a valid excuse

4) Must have shown a professional temperament towards team mates, officials and coaches

5) Must have contributed to the teams success or the programs improvement

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.
Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.
Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.

*For year-long activities, the primary season quarter, for lettering purposes, will be considered the 3rd quarter.

Enter in at least 14 halves of varsity games.

Per GFHS letter policy, letters will NOT be awarded, even if criteria for play was met, if the following occur:
· A Final quarter grade of an F
· 6 (or more) unexcused absences
· If students have had 1 major behavior incident or 2 minor behavior incidents during the season

Varsity (10-12) - play time will be determined by the rotations that will make the team competitive, not based on seniority.

Varsity Lettering Requirements

• Grades - a student will not receive a varsity letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F, in any class, for the sports primary season quarter; this means quarter 1 or 2 of the 2024-2025 school year.
• Classroom Attendance - a student will not receive a varsity letter if they have missed 6 or more unexcused absences during the sports primary quarter; this means quarters 1 and 2 of the 2024-2025 school year.
• Behavior - a student will not receive a varsity letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident or 2 or more minor behavior incidents during the sports primary season quarter; this means quarters 1 and 2 of the 2024-2025 school year.
• Play in 12 varsity matches
• Any senior on the varsity team, no matter play time
• Varsity team manager(s)

150 POINTS TO LETTER

Swimmers must earn 150 points through practices, meets, and performance achievements. In addition, swimmers are expected to maintain good academic standing, consistent attendance, and appropriate behavior.

Academic, Attendance, and Behavior Standards

A swimmer will not receive a Letter Award if any of the following occur during the primary season quarter:

· A final grade of F in any class.

· 6 or more unexcused absences.

· 1 major behavior incident or 2 minor incidents

Point System

Practices

· H2O Practice = 1 point

· Dryland Training = 0.5 point

· Morning Workout = 1 point

Meets

Attending Swim Meets = 2 points

· Scoring at meets see chart below

· Relay meet points are divided equally among swimmers who compete or work

Special Achievements

· Selected for State Team 5 PTS

· Qualify Top 32 for State 10 PTS

· Swimming in Consoles 15 PTS

· Swimming in Finals 20 PTS

· Member Trophy Team 5 PTS

• Played in at least ¼ of total varsity quarters played in the season
• Dressed out (in uniform) at State Tournament AND team advances to State Championship or State Consolation game.
  • Coach’s discretion for extenuating circumstances
    • E.g.- varsity player hurt for the bulk of the season that returns to play the last five games of the season
    • E.g.- subvarsity player called up last few games of the year and becomes a key piece in a tournament run

School-Wide Expectations:

• No F's in the (current quarter of sport/activity)
• 6 or more TR or A (current quarter of sport/activity)
• No Major Behavior or 2 or more Minor Behaviors (current quarter of sport/activity)

A letter will be awarded to any senior who completes the entire season in accordance with the team rules and any underclassman that plays in at least 6 varsity games.  The following are additional requirements for players to receive a letter: 

Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's primary season quarter.  

Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's primary season quarter.  

Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's primary season quarter.  

Athletes:

1. Must Qualify for state tournament and win a match (all) 
2. Must be a member of the GFH wrestling team for at least 3 years (seniors only- coaches letter)

Manager

Academic, Attendance, and Behavior Standards
A player will not receive a Letter Award if any of the following occur during the primary season 
quarter:

• A final grade of F in any class.
• 6 or more unexcused absences.
• 1 major behavior incident or 2 minor incidents

Players must earn 150 points through practices, games, and performance achievements. You
are expected to maintain good academic standing, consistent attendance and appropriate 
behavior.

1. Game participation
• 5 points for being in the starting lineup 
• 2 points for every inning pitched 
• 1.5 points for every at bat 
2. Practice 
• 1 point for every practice 
• .5 points for early work/extra practice 
3. Special Game Situations
• 10 points for over 4 hits in 1 game
• 10 points for pitching a complete game 
• 10 points for over 3 stolen bases 
4. Special Team Situations 
• 10 points for playing in the State Tournament 
• 5 points for every game won at the State Tournament 
• 15 points for finishing 3rd, 20 for 2nd
• 25 points for winning a State Championship 
5. Final Stats 
• 20 points (at least 40 AB’s) Team leader: Batting Average, Runs, RBIs, or Stolen Bases 
• 20 points (at least 25 innings) Team leader: Strike Outs, Free Bases, Pitcher Per Hitter 
• 20 points (at least 50 attempts) Team leader in fielding percentage 
6. Seniors
• Seniors who complete the season in good standing will be considered for a varsity letter, 
regardless of playing time.

Academic, Attendance, and Behavior Standards
A player will not receive a Letter Award if any of the following occur during the primary season 
quarter:

• A final grade of F in any class.
• 6 or more unexcused absences.
• 1 major behavior incident or 2 minor incidents

Players must earn 115 points through practices, games, and performance achievements. Key focus points include commitment to the team, team success, individual performance and you are expected to maintain good academic standing, consistent attendance and appropriate behavior. 

Attendance at Games & Practices
Practice.................................1 point
Game.....................................1 point

Varsity Game Participation
Defensive Inning.................1 point
Plate Appearance................1 point
Pinch/Courtesy Run............1 point

State Tournament
On Team Roster.................5 points

Fundraising
Achieve Individual Goal....10 points

GPA-current semester
>3.0--------------------------------5 points
>3.5--------------------------------10 points

Intrasquad Teams Placement
1st..........................................10 points
2nd..........................................5 points
3rd...........................................3 points
4th...........................................1 point

Varsity athletes must earn 65 total points while meeting all non negotiable standards. Check HANDBOOK for standards. 

Participation and Contribution Points
• 3 points for each varsity meet in which you compete in at least one dual match
• 7 points for competing as part of the AA Eastern Divisional Team
• 7 points per school sport participated in during fall or winter
• 7 points for each returning year in the Bison Tennis program
• 5 points for meeting fundraising goals
• 5 points for sportsmanship and positive attitude throughout the season

Deductions
• Minus 3 or more points for equipment not turned in on time
• Minus 3 points for leaving a meet early without prior permission
• Minus 3 points for each entered match missed without coach approval

Accountability matters.

Match and Improvement Points
The Bison Tennis program evaluates improvement using a skills based growth model rather than
relying solely on wins and losses.
Players are evaluated in four areas:
1. Technical Skill Development
2. Tactical Awareness
3. Mental Toughness
4. Work Ethic and Coachability
Each category is scored on a four point scale.
Improvement scores may account for up to 15 total points toward the 65 point requirement.

Lettering in a high school sport is an exciting and rewarding accomplishment - but it doesn’t only award excellence, but also dedication and desire. Though the focus and purpose of athletics is teamwork, sportsmanship, school pride, and the development of character; lettering as a varsity athlete as part of a successful program is very memorable.

--You MUST complete the season as defined (practice attendance included) by the head coach and honor all athletic codes.
--Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's primary season quarter.
--Classroom Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's primary season quarter.
--Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's primary season quarter.

The number of points needed to earn a varsity letter is 71 points - here’s how you score…

• Participation Points You earn 3 point for every meet in which you compete as a varsity athlete in at least one event.
• You earn 2 points for competing in 4+ events in a meet.
• You earn 11 points for competing as part of our AA Eastern Divisional Team.
• You earn 13 points for each event in which you qualify for the State Meet (7 as a relay alternate).
• You earn 1 point for helping at a meet in which you are not competing.
• You earn 5 points for participating in our offseason track training.
• You earn 3 points for being enrolled in a weights class in either semester - or both.
• You earn 5 points for having a 3.0+ GPA in Semester 1 and 10 points for a 4.0 GPA in Semester 1.
• You earn 7 points per school sport you participate in during the fall and winter - be a multisport athlete.
• You earn 7 points for each year you return to participate as part of the Bison Track team.
• You earn 5 points for exceeding your fundraising goals.
   
• You lose 3+ points when equipment is not turned in on time (more points for more lateness).
• You lose 5 points (each) for you & a family member not electronically signing the team expectations packet.
• You lose 3 points for leaving a meet early without prior permission from Coach Kilian.
• You lose 1 point for each event you miss in which you were entered without coach approval.

- Competition Points Dual Meet or Invitational Team Points -

Relay points are divided by 4 Duals score 3 places at 5-3-1, Invites Typically score 6 places at 10-8-6-4-2-1

- Personal Record Points -

You receive 1 point for every PR you set during the season. PR’s carry over from previous high school marks, not middle school. You & your coach will keep track of your PR’s. By knowing your PR’s you get the joy of instantly knowing if you set a new best as soon as your mark is announced…an awesome feeling. This is a great way to earn points – through perseverance and improvement in multi-event work.

- Bison Track and Field Lettering Mark Standards -

You may also letter if you achieve one of the below marks in a given event:

- Divisional & State Team Qualifying Standards - 

Meeting a qualifying standard does not guarantee an athlete will be on the Divisional team.
The athlete must still be in the top 5 in the event and be in good standing with the coaches.

To earn a varsity letter in dance at Great Falls High School, dancers must meet all of the following criteria. Partial fulfillment will result in a participation award rather than a varsity letter.

---Dance-Specific Requirements---

· No unexcused absences from practices, performances, or scheduled team events.
· Adhere to the full-year commitment: The GFH Bison Dance Team season begins in the summer with mandatory camps, open gyms, and practices, and continues through the academic year until the last scheduled team event, which may extend into June. Dancers must fulfill all obligations to be considered for lettering.
· Full participation in all dance seasons and assigned practices, performances, and events throughout the school year, including (but not limited to) football, basketball, soccer, softball, and other athletic, community, or promotional activities. Note: The season is considered complete only after the final team event has concluded.
· Maintain good school attendance and remain in good academic and behavioral standing.
· Complete a minimum of two years as a member of the GFH Bison Dance Team.
                                                Exception: Seniors and foreign exchange students are eligible to letter after
                                                                  completing the requirements in one full season at the                                                                     
                                                                  discretion of the coaching staff and administration.

---Great Falls High School General Lettering Requirements---

For all school-sponsored sports and activities, the following school-wide lettering standards apply.
*For year-long activities like dance, these criteria are based on third quarter grades and records.

· No Failing Grades Students must have no F’s in the current quarter of the sport/activity.
*For all-year activities, this applies to third quarter grades.
· Attendance Students must have fewer than six (6) total absences or truancies (TR or A) in the current quarter.
*For all-year activities, this applies to third quarter attendance records.
· Behavior Students must have no major behavior referrals and fewer than two (2) minor behavior incidents during the current quarter.
*For all-year activities, this applies to third quarter behavior records.

---Important Notes---

· All criteria must be met in full to be eligible for a varsity letter through the GFH Bison Dance Team program.
· Dancers who do not meet all requirements will be recognized with a participation award.
· These same criteria apply when determining eligibility for additional awards associated with the Montana High School Association (MHSA) and Montana Coaches Association (MCA).

All of the following criteria MUST be met to be eligible to be considered to receive a letter from the GFH Cheerleading program. All others will receive a participation award.

BE a member of the Varsity cheer team or Captain of the Junior Varsity cheer team AND meet the following criteria:

•Complete the ENTIRE 2025-2026 season. Our season starts in May 2025 with try outs and ends in May 2026 after the last State Send Off. Must attend ALL Football, Volleyball and Soccer games in the Fall. Crosstown & State swimming, Crosstown Wrestling and Boys & Girls Basketball games in the Winter (unless an absence is pre- approved by the head coach).

** The season does not end when the games do! We are required to participate in Spring Pep Assemblies, State Send Offs, and any other event requested of us by GFH Administration or the Athletic Director.

** If you choose to not participate in any of the required sports/activities without prior permission, you will NOT receive a letter for Cheerleading. This includes Pep Assemblies, State Send Offs, etc.

• Community Events: Must volunteer to participate in a minimum of 50% of the Community Events that GFH Cheer is asked to be a part of. Attendance will be taken at each event.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and NO failing grades from 3rd Quarter (ends in March).
• No major behavior issues and no more than two (2) minor behavior issues handled by G H Administration.
• Attendance: no truancies, no unexcused absences.

*Other criteria may be added by GFH Administration as they see fit. Coaches and Administration have the final say.

To earn a GFHS ACADEMIC LETTER, students must accumulate 200 points based on GPA and course load. ONLY THOSE STUDENTS WITH a 3.25 GPA can accumulate points.  The GPA is figured from each semester (only semesters DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR are included-NO summer semester credits are counted) and NOT from one’s cumulative GPA. The records office will calculate all GPA and course-related points once the application has been submitted.

Students can only submit ONE application per year.

Only one GFHS Letter may be received.  Subsequent letter attainments are recognized with the awarding of the appropriate SYMBOL, which will be the LAMP OF KNOWLEDGE.

Participation in activities/clubs can result in points toward the academic letter, if the student receives verification concerning length of time and contributions to the activity. 

Club/Activity points must be filled out to be included. If you have no club/activity/extra points to claim, leave the section(s) blank. You may only claim ONE club/activity position per semester. (Example:  If a student belongs to two clubs, he/she may choose points for only one club.) You cannot claim points for an activity that maintains its own lettering criteria.

It is our belief in awarding the academic letter that students will have another positive incentive to be recognized for academic success with the same pride of accomplishment found in other activities that award the GFHS letter. 

Letters will be awarded and students recognized in an appropriate manner in an upcoming ceremony.  You will be notified and invited to the ceremony by mail.

Exhibitions/Awards

Work Juried into an non-GFPS Exhibit/Publication --2 pts each

Outside Art Events Outside of GFPS Course Work

Art Gallery/Museum Visit* --(points vary) see dept. head
Art Reception/Lecture* --1 pt per hour
College Visit, School of Art* --(points vary) see dept. head

Volunteering Outside of GFPS Course Work

Art Museum Volunteer* --1 pt per hour
Elementary/Middle School Art Mentor/Volunteer* --1 pt per hour
GFH Sculpture Garden Maintenance/Clean Up* --1 pt per hour
Art Exhibit Installation* --1 pt per hour
Spark the Arts Volunteer* --1 pt per hour
Other* --1 pt per hour

Outside Lessons/Workshop Outside of GFPS Course Work

Art Museum Classes* --1 pt per hour
Great Falls Pottery Classes* --1 pt per hour
Montana Art Interscholastic (MAI) --2 pts per workshop
Other* --1 pt per hour

Art Club Participation/Membership

Meeting Attendance, sign in required (semester total) --1 pt per hour
Club Event Planning* --(points vary) see dept. head

• No F's in the current quarter of sport/activity. (All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)
• 6 or more TR or A in the current quarter of sport/activity. (All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)
• No Major Behavior or 2 or more Minor behaviors in the current quarter of sport/activity. (All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)

In order to letter in band at GFHS, students must accumulate 600 lettering points.
Once students earn their letter, they can earn a bar each successive year by accumulating an additional 200 points.

Points are earned by:

· Participation in 4th of July Parade = 50 points
· Participation in Crosstown Clash Pep Band = 50 points
· Solo at District or State Festival = 100 points
· Chamber Ensemble member at District Festival = 50 points
· GF Youth Orchestra member (Full Year) = 100 points
· Pep Band = 10 points per game attended
· All-State Band Member = 150 points
· All-Northwest Band Member = 200 points
· Submitting a QUALITY audition for All-State/All-Northwest = 50 points
· Students will earn 1 lettering point for every $10 they sell beyond their individual fruit goal. Students must turn in orders on time in order to receive full points.
· Summer Music Camps (GFPS and other) = 50 points each

The Band Director may award points to individuals in special circumstances.

· No F's in the (current quarter of sport/activity. All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)
· 6 or more TR or A in the (current quarter of sport/activity. All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)
· No Major Behavior or 2 or more Minor behaviors (current quarter of sport/activity. All Year Activities goes off 3rd quarter)

KEEP TRACK OF LETTERING POINTS! Your director will not keep a record of this for you.

The following are the set criteria for earning a BPA letter:

Must meet the quarterly Bison in Good Standing (B.I.G.S.) criteria:

· ON TIME: No more than 5 tardies total in any class period per quarter.
· ENGAGED: Passing all classes at the quarter grade check.

In addition to B.I.G.S. students can earn a letter by being a national qualifier in any team or individual event.

OR members must have met at least three of these five criteria:

· Ran for or was a chapter or state officer
· Active chapter member for at least two years
· Qualify and compete at the State Leadership Conference
· Minimum Statesman Torch Award recipient
· Service hours equal to or above 30 hours (not submitted under Torch Award system).

The following are the set criteria for earning honors:

Must meet the quarterly Bison in Good Standing (B.I.G.S.) criteria:

· PRESENT: No more than 8 single-period truancies (unverified absences).
· ON TIME: No more than 5 tardies total in any class period per quarter.
· ENGAGED: Passing all classes at the quarter grade check.

AND members must have met at least four out of the five following criteria:

· Ran for or was a chapter or state officer
· Active chapter member for at least two years
· National qualifier at least once
· Minimum Statesman Torch Award recipient
· Service hours equal to or above 50 hours (not submitted under Torch Award system).

Lettering in choir is based on the things you accomplish outside of normal class.
Points are awarded for membership in Delphian & Rhapsody due to their frequent extra-curricular work.

Letter = 100 points*; each additional 50 points* earns one pin per year
*with director approval

Per school policy, to letter you must not have:

• Any F's in the 3rd quarter
• 6 or more TR or A in the 3rd quarter
• Any Major Behavior incidents or 2 or more Minor Behavior incidents (as determined by administration)

Lettering Category - Description ---Points/Year 

HS Choir Participation

Membership in Delphian ---20 points
Membership in Rhapsody ---20 points

All-State/All-Northwest

All-Northwest Audition ---10 points
All-State Audition ---10 points
All-State Membership ---40 points
All-Northwest Membership ---40 points
National Honor Choir ---100 points

District Festival Solo & Ensemble Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Solo Superior ---20 points
Solo Excellent Rating ---15 points
Small Ensemble Superior (Max 2/yr) ---10 points
Small Ensemble Excellent(Max 2/yr) ---5 points
Solo at State Music Festival ---20 points

Private Lessons ---Max 20 points for the year

Each 30 min. Private Lesson = 1 point/lesson

Miscellaneous

Musical Chorus ---15 points
Musical Lead ---20 points
Fruit Sale Goal Exceeded ---10 points
Choir Board Member/Sect. Leader ---20 points
Extra Choir Class ---10 points

Church/Community Choir

Participation points vary---See Director

❖ Enroll in a Drama class for the entire school year
❖ Accumulate thirty (30) Thespian points

➢ Additional pins are accumulated for every set of 30 points earned

❖ Full and active participation in at least one (1) production in the current school year
❖ Must have no major infractions within the Drama department, including:

➢ Removal from a production
➢ Removal from the Montana Thespian Festival
➢ Removal from a class

❖ Must be in good standing as defined by Great Falls High School

➢ No F’s at quarter (pulled at the 3rd quarter)
➢ No more than five (5) truancies or absences (pulled at the 3rd quarter)
➢ No major behavior or two (2) minor behaviors

 Final awarding of a Drama letter is at the discretion of the Drama teacher, based on overall attitude, effort, leadership, and contribution to the department.

In order to receive a HOSA letter for the year, students must accumulate 100 points during that school year. We will track dues paid and meeting attendance. Anything extra is your responsibility. Please check your points occasionally during the year.

Students must get points in at least 5 of the different categories.
1. Membership (must pay dues):
● 1st year- 5 points
● 2nd year- 10 points
● 3rd year- 15 points
● 4th year- 20 points
2. Meetings:
● 5 points per meeting (name must appear on sign in sheet)
● Maximum of 50 points total
3. Social Events:
● 5 point per social event attended
● An additional 5 points can be earned for event planning, set up and clean up
4. Competition:
● 10 points for attending State Leadership (SLC)
o 10 points for placing 3rd at SLC
o 15 points for placing 2nd at SLC
o 20 points for placing 1st at SLC
● Automatic lettering if attending the international leadership conference
5. Civic/Volunteering/Fundraising opportunities:
● 5 points per event
● Additional 5 points for students who work on setup/ fundraising and clean up
6. Volunteering:
● 1 point per clock hour volunteered
● ½ point per clock hour volunteered for events outside of HOSA
● Written proof must be provided for points to count.
● Maximum of 50 points total

Great Falls High School - Student in Good Standing Requirements
You must also meet the requirements set forth by GFH for all clubs and sports.
1. Grades:

● You cannot be failing any classes (Q3 check for year round activities).

2. Attendance:

● You cannot have more than 5 period truancies in any quarter.

3. Behavior:

● You cannot have a MAJOR behavior incident or more than 2 MINOR behavior incidences in any quarter.

Remember it is your responsibility to check on your points and keep your own running total.
You are also encouraged to compare your total with Miss Biorn’s total! 

The following is the policy for awarding varsity letters for Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC). The JROTC program is nationally accredited and includes CTE class credit as well as opportunities for after school activities (referred to as Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs)). This program focuses on developing students’ character through meeting required academic standards, doing extracurricular JROTC activities and participating in a variety of community service events. A varsity letter can be earned by fulfilling the requirements below. Cadets may apply for a letter after they meet eligibility requirements and applications will be reviewed to determine new recipients at the beginning of each semester based on the previous performance. The standards outlined below are intended to be challenging, while still being attainable with a target of 10% of members being eligible. Criteria will be evaluated on an annual basis and may be adjusted. If changes are made, all previous recipients retain their letters and the new criteria will be published in the cadet guide and anywhere else it may be appropriate. Additional bars and/or pins for specific LDRs will be evaluated and may be added at later.

Criteria:

To qualify for an AFJROTC Letter, a cadet must meet the following criteria:

● Must complete two full years of JROTC in good standing (earn 2 JROTC CTE credits)

● Must have attained a permanent rank of Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt) or above

● Must complete at least 12 community service hours per year in JROTC

● At least 2 “seasons” of LDR participation with at least 25 LDR events, note that color guard presentations count double (2) for each

● No more than 1 uniform strike in any JROTC year

● Not 6 or more tardies or absences within the 3rd quarter

● Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better with no F's in the 3rd quarter of the school year, and JROTC grade of B- or above. Cumulative grade point average may be adjusted year by year.

● Display good citizenship and be a positive role model in all classes as evidenced by:

○ No major behavior issues or 2 or more minor behavior issues within the 3rd quarter
○No ISS or OSS
○No removal from any position or rank in JROTC
○No JROTC Honor Code violations
○No other behavior that reflects negatively on the AFJROTC program.

In order to letter in orchestra, at GFHS, you need 600 lettering points. Once you receive those points, you can earn a bar each year by getting an additional 200 points. Freshman have to be in a music group for at least two years. Points are earned by:

● Solo at District or State Festival=100 points
● Chamber Ensemble member at District Festival=50 points
● GF Youth Orchestra member (Full Year) = 100 points
● Makes and attends All-State Orchestra =150 points
● Attending a summer camp out of city = 100
● GFPS Summer music = 50 points
● All-Northwest Orchestra Member=200 points
● Submitting a QUALITY audition for All-State/All-Northwest=50 points
● Musician in the Pit Orchestra = 100 points
● Take Private lessons = 50 points per semester
● Meeting fruit sale goal = 50 points
● Play at Graduation Ceremony = 50 points

The Orchestra Director is allowed to award points to individuals in special circumstances GFHS requirements for lettering include:

1. Grades: A student will not receive a letter if they receive a final quarter grade of an F (in any class) for the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.
2. Attendance: A student will not receive a letter if they have 6 (or more) unexcused absences during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.
3. Behavior: A student will not receive a letter if they have had 1 major behavior incident OR 2 (or more) minor behavior incidents during the sport's/activity's primary season quarter*.

*For year-long activities, the primary season quarter, for lettering purposes, will be considered the 3rd quarter.

A. Speech and Debate students must participate in 4 or more tournaments
B. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and NO Ds or Fs.
C. Students must be an active member for 2 years in a high school level sponsored speech and debate program
D. If a student places in the top 8 at the State or National Qualifier Tournament then that student will automatically receive a letter in Speech and Debate.
E. 2 or more minor or 1 major behavior incidents and 6 or more truancies will not allow you to letter.