What is a Kodiak Scholar?
A Kodiak Scholar is a student who excels in our core program and consistently demonstrates an ability to acquire, process, and demonstrate mastery of material at a more sophisticated level. Each course will have a variety of Kodiak Scholar Challenges. Students who demonstrate a need for more challenge will be provided these opportunities. Students who qualify for Kodiak Scholar status will have it noted on their transcripts and in Grade Report comments. CSS will be asking parents to partner with us in supporting the pursuit of Kodiak Scholar status for students who exhibit high achievement in the current program.

How do I qualify to be a Kodiak Scholar?
Kodiak Scholar status represents superior work in a class for a specific term. Kodiak Scholar status will require a student to acquire, process, and demonstrate mastery of content at a more sophisticated level, therefore it is not for everyone. In order to qualify for Kodiak Scholar, a student must:

Maintain an A (4.0) average in core program work and complete Kodiak Challenge opportunities provided in the course. The Kodiak Scholar designation is an additional level to the High Honor Roll.

Although consistent completion and performance of the Kodiak Scholar challenges are required for Kodiak Scholar status, these challenges are optional for all other students. There are also times when a specific Kodiak Scholar challenge is appropriate for an individual student. Kodiak Scholar status is determined on a semester basis; a student who demonstrates high achievement in the core program for a semester will be encouraged to qualify for Kodiak Scholar status for the next semester.

Kodiak Scholar Examples
Kodiak Scholar Challenges may occasionally require additional time investment by a student. At times, Kodiak Scholar Challenges may be done in place of some core program work that a student has already demonstrated mastery of through pretest or other assessment. The ability to teach others reflects deep understanding; sometimes Kodiak Scholar students will be asked to present to the entire class, a small group, or a partner.

Differentiated spelling/vocabulary, differentiated math problems, differentiated reading questions.
Working with other Kodiak Scholars when class is divided into ability groups for a particular concept.
Providing input in graded discussions by reading assigned challenge material in place of the core reading.
Assignments that have a student acquiring, processing, or demonstrating mastery in an area of personal challenge (for example; an oral presentation regarding a written paper).
Essay questions on assessments that require higher level critical thinking skills.
Teaching a concept to other students.