Academics

Awards

Honor Roll

An academic honor roll that is based on a student’s grade point average during each semester is published at the end of the semester. There are three levels in which students may qualify:

The Academic Recognition Honor Roll will include students with a current weighted GPA of 3.3300 to 3.6699 at the conclusion of the semester.

The Academic Excellence Honor Roll will include students with a current weighted GPA of 3.6700 to 3.9999 at the conclusion of the semester.

The Presidential Honor Roll will include students with a current weighted GPA of 4.0000 or above at the conclusion of the semester.

Academic Awards

Students have an opportunity to receive the following academic awards:

An Academic Letter will be given to students who, at the conclusion of the first semester of their senior year, have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.3300 or above.

An Academic Excellence Medal will be given to students who, at the conclusion of the first semester of their senior year, have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.6700 or above.

An Aquinas Key Award for the Classes of 2026, 2027, & 2028 will be given to students who, at the conclusion of the first semester of their senior year, have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.8000 or above.

An Aquinas Key Award for the Class of 2029 & Beyond will be given to students who, at the conclusion of the first semester of their senior year, have a weighted cumulative GPA of 4.0000 or above.

The Top 3% of the senior class (based on weighted cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the second semester of senior year) will be recognized at graduation.

Any student who violates the Integrity Policy twice will forfeit the chance to receive these academic awards.

Please Note: Any student who has violated the Integrity Policy twice will not be eligible for any academic awards.

Dowling Catholic High School

Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. In an environment that is faithful, caring and dedicated, Dowling Catholic forms each student to become a Christ-centered leader.