All seniors recognized as honor graduates must have a grade point average of 90.0 and above, and highest honor graduates must have a grade point average of 93.0 and above. Honor distinction at graduation is based on all coursework, grades 9-12 , and any dual enrollment coursework completed before the day of graduation. GPAs are not rounded up. Those seniors who meet the requirements for Honors or Highest Honor will be recognized during the graduation ceremony.

Explanation of Honor Designations
The members of the graduating class, as a group, have exemplified themselves as individuals in a myriad of ways. Those students who are adorned with various cords, tassels, and stoles while earning a diploma have demonstrated strengths in the areas listed below.

The Wearing of the Gold Medallion designates that the student is the Valedictorian. This is the student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average for all four years of high school.

The Wearing of the Bronze Medallion designates that the student is the Salutatorian. This is the student with the second highest cumulative grade point average for all four years of high school.

The Wearing of the White Stole designates that the student is an Honor Graduate. Honor Graduate status is conferred upon all students receiving a diploma that have a cumulative grade point average of a 90 or above for all four years of high school.

The Wearing of the Advanced Placement Scholar Medallion designates that the student has taken and passed three (3) or more Advanced Placement exams during the student’s four years in high school. The curriculum of the Advanced Placement courses is significantly more arduous than other academic courses; therefore, the wearing of this medal also represents the student’s fervent dedication to exceptional academic achievement and advancement.

Cords of varying colors may be awarded to designate participation in school sponsored organizations and clubs. At the discretion of the principal, other honor designations may be added or removed. 

The wearing of a Red Cord designates that the student has donated/volunteered with the American Red Cross 3 or more times while in high school.

The wearing of the Royal Blue and White Cord designates that the student is member of the Anchor Club. Anchor members completed an application process for acceptance into the club and logged many community service hours throughout their membership.

The Wearing of the Gold Cord designates that the student is a member of the National Beta Club whose qualifications mandate that a student has maintained a 90 or above cumulative grade point average for the student’s four years in high school.

The wearing of the Pink Cord represents outstanding musicianship, overall high achievement, and participation by Seniors in the MAHS Chorus.

The wearing of the solid White Cord represents spirituality and faith development for students who have completed the Christian Learning Center Pathway.

Students wearing the Teal Cord are members of CTI. They have satisfied requirements for academics, community service, and activity involvement.

The wearing of the Light Blue Cord designates the completion of the Early Childhood Education pathway course.

The wearing of the Blue and Gold Double Cord designates that the student is a graduating member of the Future Business Leaders of America. The Monroe Area High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America is a Georgia Superior Chapter. This cord designates that the student has been an active member participating in meetings, community service projects and conferences.

Seniors who wear the Red, Yellow, and Blue Cord represent Monroe Area High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes. These seniors have excelled in academic, athletic, and spiritual faithfulness, and have developed as future leaders of our community.

The wearing of the Red and White Cord recognizes outstanding and active FCCLA graduates who demonstrated personal growth and leadership development. In order to receive the FCCLA graduation cord, students must earn enough points by completing service activities, attending a majority of club meetings, and must compete at region, state or national leadership conferences

The wearing of the Blue and Gold FFA Cord signifies that the student has excelled in Agriculture Education and earned the State FFA Degree.

The wearing of the Red, White, and Blue Cord signifies those JROTC cadets that completed at least one semester in 3 of the 4 years in High School and maintained at least a 70% and completed a minimum of 5 community service hours each semester. They will also receive a 3 or 4 year Completion Certificate that will enable them to have the rank of E-2 instead of E-1 upon graduation from any Military Basic Training.

The wearing of the Black and White Cord designates a student's commitment to literacy and reading. Students wearing these cords have read and documented at least 10 books each year of high school outside of required classroom reading. For more information about the Literacy Cord program please see this page [LINK].

The Wearing of the Blue and Gold Tassel designates that the student is a member of the National Honor Society.  Membership into the National Honor Society is by invitation only.  In order to be eligible for membership: a student must have maintained a 93 or higher cumulative grade point average and must apply for membership having demonstrated strong character, commitment to service and leadership abilities.

The Wearing of the Purple and Silver Cord designates National Technical Honor Society membership. Students have maintained a 90 or higher cumulative grade point average, have credit for at least three CTAE classes with a 90 or higher overall average, and maintain an active membership in a Career Technical Student Organization.

The wearing of the Rainbow Cord signifies a Sources of Strength Peer Leader's commitment to supporting and empowering their community by spreading Hope, Help, and Strength. Peer leaders strive to break down stigmas of mental health, create and normalize discussions among their peers about mental health, and create campaigns designed to empower students. To earn this cord, a student must have participated in four or more campaigns a year as a peer leader while enrolled in Monroe Area High School

The wearing of the Red and Gold Cord for Spanish signifies that the student has completed at least three courses of Spanish with an A average and has been an active member of Spanish Club for at least three years.

Class officers in Student Government wear Medals designating their position. Medals are awarded to President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The wearing of the Red, White, and Blue Cord designates that the student is a graduating member of the Technology Student Association. This cord designates that the student has been an active member participating in meetings, community service projects and conferences and has satisfied all requirements to earn this honor.

The wearing of the Rainbow Cord represents creative achievement, artistic development, and proficiency in the Visual Arts and completing the Visual Arts Pathway including Advanced Placement Art.

Students wearing the Blue and Yellow Cord are members and editors of MAHS Yearbook Staff. They have satisfied requirements for academics, journalism, and leadership on staff.