In 6th grade, DC received a President's Award for Educational Excellence, others received it for fitness. He received a math award from taking a state wide test. And a few others I can't remember.

At my son's school last year, there was a community award given in memory of a former student who had passed away in an accident. They also gave out a Principal's award. In addition, 6 students were given an academic award for getting all 4's/A's from 4th-6th. All students also get a "diploma" and get to hear their name called.

At my school of employment, we give out a Music/Art/PE award. Students who participated in All-County Chorus also get a certificate. I believe they also give out a few other awards for News Show, and a community award. Again, all students get to hear their name called, and get a certificate from the principal.

+1. CML and Wordmasters are big ones, plus there is some presidential academic excellence award - can't remember the actual title. I think in our school 6th grader's are eligible, but it's different everywhere. We came from outside Virginia a few years ago, and my DS received one in 1st grade and one in 2nd grade - based on grades and academic testing like MAP. Not sure what it's based on here as DS is not in 6th grade here yet.

Our FCPS elementary schools gave out lots of academic awards every quarter and then at the end of the year. I have to admit that I thought all the schools here did this, since we've been at three plus a middle school where kids were regularly honored for academics.

My son got an award for CML last year (came in first in his grade at his school). He was in 3rd grade. I also saw awards given for Wordmasters. The Art and PE teachers and the Librarian also gave away awards.

DC brought home a paper invitation to the parents for the above. I thought it was just a "Promotion" ceremony. Didn't think FCPS gave any academic awards, esp at the elementary level?
I'm sure it does differ from school to school, but I'm a little curious as to what awards they give out...