The PAFA program was initiated to honor students for their outstanding academic achievement. Student receives a certificate and is recognized during the school's award ceremony and also at graduation.   Awards are presented to students who meet the following criteria:

1. A- grade average:  The overall A- average is composed of all years of high school including the fall semester of the graduating year.  A- is equivalent to a 3.5 on a 4 point scale.  A cumulative GPA is used to qualify.

2. Standardized achievement test battery score at the 85%:  The battery must be from the current or preceding year and include verbal or  math skills.  Nationally standardized college admissions examinations such as the SAT or ACT may be used.

ACT scores:      Verbal       25
                          Math        25

SAT scores:     Verbal     600
                        Math       600