Seniors who fail fewer than three academic credits may participate in the graduation ceremony, but will not receive a diploma until the credits have been made up in summer school. The Board of Trustees has mandated that any senior who fails three or more credits may not participate in the graduation ceremony and may not receive a diploma from St. John’s.

The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen by the administration from the top 10% of the class according to the cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of the senior year. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, the following: GPA, courses taken, attendance, school activities, and honors. Students will also be asked to present a speech.

Other medals and prizes awarded at graduation are determined by the Administration with input from the senior counselors and senior teachers. Students may be asked to submit materials to be considered for certain awards.