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Council for Academic Excellence

Council for Academic Excellence - Organized by Parents, for Academic Excellence

The Council for Academic Excellence is committed to honoring and encouraging students in college bound classes at Benton Central High School. In keeping with this commitment, the council sponsors a spring banquet for students, parents and favorite educators, where all qualifying students receive academic recognition. A scholarship is awarded at the annual senior awards night for the graduating senior earning the most points.

  • Email us at bentoncae@gmail.com.

    CAE Committee Members:

    • Katy Tolen, Committee Chair
    • Mame Adams
    • Lena Atkinson
    • Kristina Carlson
    • Angie Glotzbach
    • Erin Hardebeck
    • Amy Kottkamp
    • Tricia VanSlyke
    • Sarah Widmer

  • Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply for Council for Academic Excellence.  The student receives one point for each A or A+ (not  A-) earned in any AP, Honors, or ICC (Indiana College Core) class taken during his/her time at Benton Central.  (See most recent course description guide for qualifying classes)

     

    A or A+ = 1 point

    Junior Year Award Requirement - 10 or more points 

    Senior Year Award Requirement - 14 or more points 

     

    Calculations of point totals are the student’s responsibility.  Applications will be sent out in January after first semester grades become available.

  • We are pleased to have established the tradition of the honors banquet. This banquet recognizes excellence in education and celebrates our juniors and seniors who have achieved the set standards and honors the educators who have impacted their lives. It is a memorable evening for the students, their parents, and their favorite educators.  Eligible students and their favorite educator will be honored at a banquet in the spring.
     

  • Please join us in encouraging academic excellence by supporting our program. Your contribution, large or small, will recognize students for pursuing high-level academic achievements while also honoring excellence in teaching. Your donation is tax-deductible and every dollar goes directly towards our programs and students.

    Checks can be made payable to the Benton Community Foundation NOTING: CAE on the Memo line. Benton Community Foundation P.O. Box 351, Fowler, IN 47944

    You can also go to Benton Community Foundation-Indiana click “Make a Donation” and select the Council for Academic Excellence on the program list.