Page 3 - HEF CoE 2021

Welcome to
A CELEBRATION OF
EXCELLENCE!
A Celebration of Excellence provides public recognition of extraordinary public school students and outstanding educators. By honoring achievements of these individuals, the Foundation:
n Demonstrates community appreciation for the efforts of public school students, educators and parents;
n Acknowledges the critical partnership among schools, home, business and the community;
STUDENTS
n Provides a positive reinforcement for younger students and a goal for which they can strive; and
n Involves the community and businesses in building awareness and confidence in our public schools.
A Celebration of Excellence recognizes exceptional students who have demonstrated their efforts in the class- room, school and in the community day after day, year after year. Distinguished Scholars were selected on the basis of criteria developed by high school students, teachers and administrators, including grade point average; number of honors, advanced placement and other higher level courses; total credit hours and activities and community service. Teachers nominated Distinguished Achievers based on excellence in a specific curricular area, leadership, service or for overcoming obstacles to achievement. Criteria for Distinguished Scholars and Achievers are regularly reviewed and updated to remain compatible with current course offerings.
EDUCATORS
A Celebration of Excellence honors Distinguished Educators. Each student identified an educator who has had a significant, positive impact on his or her life and wrote a short message about why that educator was selected. The Helena Education Foundation salutes these fine educators and thanks them for sharing their talents, knowledge, creativity and love of learning with our youth. They make a difference in our schools and community, one student and one class at a time.
OUR MISSION
The Helena Education Foundation enriches education in Helena Public Schools through investment of time, talent, funding and resources, providing students, staff and the community unparalleled opportunities.