Consistent Achiever Awards

Funder: HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education Foundation and Can Do! Education Foundation (joint sponsorship)

Geographic Scope: San Rafael City Schools and Dixie School Districts

Award Scope:

• Two students honored from each participating school
• Three grade levels: 5th grade, 8th grade, and 12th grade
• Recognition with certificates of achievement
• Special scholarship presentation

Selection Criteria:
Students are selected by their Principal and teachers based on:

• Consistent progress and commitment to developing academic potential
• Good citizenship
• Being dependable and enthusiastic
• Being supportive of fellow peers, teachers, and Principal

Recognition:

• Certificate of achievement from elected officials (Congressman Jared Huffman, State Senator Mike McGuire, Mayor Kate Colin)
• Special scholarship presentation by Dominican University Vice President Peter Johnson (as documented in 2018-19 awards)
• Recognition at annual awards luncheon

Participating Schools (San Rafael City Schools):

• Elementary: Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Sun Valley, Venetia Valley
• Middle: Davidson, Venetia Valley (6-8)
• High Schools: Madrone, San Rafael, Terra Linda

Background:
HeadsUp and Can Do! education foundations have been working together for over 30 years to sponsor this annual awards program.