Griffin Elite Medallion

To recognize our students’ commitment to excellence in education The Palmdale Aerospace Academy would like to provide an opportunity for all students to earn special recognition. 

The board has approved students to be recognized for participating in community service and work-based learning activities. This special recognition, designed and developed by The Academy staff, will be the Griffin Elite Medallion.

Students must meet ALL requirement below to receive the Griffin Elite Medallion:

Meet TPAA Graduation Requirements

Maintain an overall unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

Complete the minimum community service and work-based learning hours outside of the school day:

• Community service – 125 hours
• Work-based learning – 75 hours
  • Activities – may include but not limited to: Internship, job shadow, classroom guest speakers, college visits, Robotics competition, and college workshops. (Any other possibilities must be pre-approved by advisor)

Hours must represent different activities and must not all be from the same organization and/or Club (i.e. hours should not all consist of Robotics activities/events)

Submittal of hours:  Student must complete the attached Griffin Elite Medallion Log Sheet – printed or digital – obtain all signatures and submit the “Log Sheet” within the same school year of the activity. 

• Seniors: No hours will be accepted after 3:30 pm on the first Friday of March. No exceptions.

All students should keep a copy of the log sheet for their records.