Chesterton High School senior Gabriel Kroeger is one of 40 seniors from throughout Indiana to be selected in the 2020 Indiana Academic All-Stars, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP).
He was selected from a field of 280 outstanding nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools. Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities.
Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities.
Each public and private high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education may nominate one senior for consideration as an Indiana Academic All-Star. From these nominees, a selection committee chose the Regional winners (representing five regions in Indiana) and the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars.
Selection of the school’s nominee is based upon the following considerations:
· A mathematical formula that combines the SAT or ACT composite score and the seven-semester grade-point average; and
· Academic achievements and honors, academic courses and academic extracurricular activities.
· Other extracurricular activities, community service and leadership qualities.
The IASP Indiana Academic All-Stars program salutes academic excellence in the same manner that student athletes traditionally are honored. By providing a showcase for academically talented seniors, the sponsoring organizations hope to accomplish the following objectives:
· Give academic achievement the prestige it deserves;
· Motivate students to recognize the value of academic excellence;
· Provide students with an incentive for academic achievement, and
· Promote a positive image of Indiana’s young people.