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12th Grade Summary Edition

Recognizing Bronco Excellence in the 12th Grade!

Defining Academic Honor Lists

Students achieve Honor Roll and above each semester as follows:


  • 3.5-3.74 - Honor Roll
  • 3.75 - 3.99 - High Honors
  • 4.0+ - Principal's List


Students will receive a Certificate of Academic Persistence with GPA Improvements from semester to semester of .5 or better

The Perseverance Award

This goes to students who have improved their GPA from Spring 2021 to Fall 2021 by .5 or more, whether they are adding AP and Honors courses to their schedule, raising their game, or absolutely crushing it- these students have all seen a big jump, and that only comes with hard work, and yes- perseverance.
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Academic Honors

Northgate Academic Honors Students who earn a 3.5 or better each semester are celebrated in a progressive honor system, through their senior year. *Spring semester of senior year is not included due to timing


The tiers are as follows:


1 semester- Certificate of Accomplishment

2 semesters- Certificate of Commendation

3 semesters- Academic Letter- this is a tackle twill letter, similar to a Varsity letter for athletics- students who earn this achievement may select to purchase the letter for $10, and will be awarded a certificate as well.

4 semesters- Certificate of Academic Achievement

5 semesters- Certificate of Academic Excellence

6 Semesters- Certificate of Distinction

7 semesters- Northgate Academic Honors Cord to be worn at Graduation

Find the lists of awards below for the Class of 2024

Northgate awarded US News & World Report National Ranking- 8 years in a row!

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Northgate High School

Northgate High School

Northgate High School

425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, USA cooperk@mdusd.org 925 938-0900 northgatehighschool.org