True Grizzly: Applicant demonstrates leadership, influence, and a strong commitment to the school community. A True Grizzly is inspirational to other students through arts, academics or sports. This Grizzly is:

• Studious and successful, yet humble.

• Creative, innovative and resourceful.

• Receptive of guidance, instruction and feedback from teachers and peers.

• Commitment to personal and academic growth.

• An active leader within the school and volunteer their time.

• They promote and create a positive school community and inspire their peers at Grandview Heights. In TRUE Grizzly spirit they demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity and an optimistic outlook on the future. They are kind, helpful and passionate in their desire to make the years at Grandview Heights a memorable and positive experience for all students.

Perseverance: This student has shown courage to work through personal challenges or barriers, and demonstrates what it means to achieve one's personal best through:

• Facing adversity and seeking support from others,

• Re-framing a setback as an opportunity for personal growth, and

• Demonstrating how resilience can be fostered as a driving force for achievement.

Community Volunteerism: This student has made a significant impact in the community. Their dedication and commitment have been an inspiration to others through:

• Being a prominent volunteer, leader or helper who is focused on the needs of others.

• Displaying enthusiasm and positivism.

• Explain in less than 400 words how/why you have chosen to volunteer your time and how your experience has changed your life.

• Volunteer hours?

Excellence in Arts: This student is actively engaged in studying visual arts, literary arts or performing arts and is motivated to pursue their art in post-secondary education. They have also sought mentorship in their pursuit of excellence in their chosen field. They have:

• proven to be of substantial talent and show promise for continued excellence in the art(s) of their choosing

• displayed excellent grades and attendance and an interest in pursuing a career in arts.

Excellence in Trades: This student is actively engaged in studying trades and is motivated to pursue their chosen trade in post-secondary education. They have also sought mentorship in their pursuit of excellence in their chosen field. They have:

• proven to be of substantial talent and show promise for continued excellence in the trade(s) of their choosing

• displayed excellent grades and attendance and the interest in pursuing a career in trades.