Whether you use Renaissance Cards to incent students, or simply want to reward academic achievement or character development, Rewards + Relationships are magic. Rewards should be given strategically and purposefully – never without a purpose.

LOW COST REWARDS

• 5 points extra credit
• Allow the cards to be redeemed at the cafeteria for a special treat, such as ice cream.
• Allow the cards to be redeemed at the athletic event concession stand.
• Activity pass to all home sporting events
• Gift cards
• Discount on Prom Tickets
• School apparel, such as t-shirts or hats
• Discounts and prizes from community businesses that have agreed to participate and support your students. Some examples are restaurants, local convenience stores, movie theaters, amusement parks, and sporting goods stores.
• Free Beverage
• Free T-shirt (1 per year)
• Free treat
• Dollar store trinket
• Prom ticket
• Free or discounted yearbook

NO COST REWARDS

• Early lunch
• Free Restroom Pass
• Free Tardy to Class
• Free Pass to Lunch on Friday
• Teacher’s choice
• VIP seating at a school event
• 3 Points Added to a Test Grade
• Free Hat Day
• Preferential Parking
• Late Homework Pass
• Drop lowest test or quiz score
• New seat in class
• Free notes copied from teacher
• 1% increase at end of quarter
• Use one 3″x5″ card on test
• Double credit on an assignment
• Use book on test
• Essay exemption
• Exempt from running in PE
• Free 5 points on a test grade
• Admittance to a barbecue or special event
• Free Study Hour Pass: allow a student to leave class and go to the school’s library for an hour of independent study.
  • The pass must have teacher approval. It is not a get-out-of-class-free pass.
• Get Out of Homework Free Pass: allow a student to use the pass to get four “homework exemptions.” The passes
  must meet the teacher’s in-class criteria such as not using it for a major assignment, only one pass per subject area,
  not usable on tests.
• A special lunch line for students with achievement cards.
• End the Week Early: Allow card-holding students to leave the last class period of the week 10 minutes early.
• Early Registration: Allow card-holding students to be the first to register for next semester/year classes to ensure
  that they receive the classes they want
• Free parking or a special parking space
• Picture posted in the lobby or school office waiting area

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Want more guidance on starting your Jostens Renaissance program? Consider the online Get Started Course

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If you don’t currently partner with Jostens for yearbooks or graduation regalia or other celebratory products, you can learn more here.