Academic Awards


At St. Agnes Catholic Academy, we celebrate the growth and achievements of our students through monthly and yearly recognitions that honor their academic efforts and virtuous living.

Peacemaker Awards

Each month, students in grades PK4 through 8 are recognized for embodying the Virtue of the Month through their actions and exemplary behavior.

September – Hope
Virtue: Trusting in God's loving plan
Saints/Models: St. Joseph, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin

October – Studiousness
Virtue: Seeking knowledge to grow closer to Truth
Saints/Models: St. Albert the Great, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Edith Stein

November – Humility
Virtue: Accepting your limitations and God-given talents
Saints/Models: St. John the Baptist, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, St. Therese of Lisieux

December – Patience
Virtue: Waiting or enduring without complaint
Saints/Models: St. Monica, St. Isaac Jogues, St. Rita of Cascia

January – Fidelity
Virtue: Being faithful to promises and commitments
Saints/Models: St. Cecilia, Bls. Luigi & Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi, St. Gianna Molla

February – Cheerfulness
Virtue: Looking on the bright side
Saints/Models: St. John Bosco, St. Philip Neri, Bl. Miguel Pro

March – Temperance
Virtue: Enjoying things in a proper, balanced way
Saints/Models: St. Teresa of Avila, St. Camillus de Lellis, Ven. Matt Talbot

April – Obedience
Virtue: Saying “yes” to the loving will of God and those He has set over us
Saints/Models: Our Lady, St. Juan Diego, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

May – Diligence
Virtue: Doing your best and working hard until you're finished
Saints/Models: St. Andre Bessette, St. Francis de Sales, St. Catherine of Siena

End-of-the-Year Grade Awards

The day before the last day of school, teachers will present class awards, other than those listed below, in the homerooms to students in PK4 – 7th grades. Eighth graders receive awards at Grad Night.

On the last day of school, after Mass, the following awards will be given:

  • Perfect Attendance: Given to students who have been in school all day, every day (no absences, no tardies, and no early dismissals).

  • Faculty Award: Given to two students per homeroom who the faculty believes have made the greatest personal growth.

  • Citizenship Award: Given to two students per homeroom who have consistently demonstrated good school citizenship by behaving in an age appropriate, respectful, and responsible manner.

  • Peacemaker Award, A Sower of God’s Peace: Given to one student per homeroom who has demonstrated outstanding kindness and thoughtfulness to their teacher and fellow students throughout the year.

  • JOY Award: Given to one student per homeroom who has consistently demonstrated the desire to live a life of putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last.