Honor roll in middle school is a recognition given to students who have achieved high grades in their classes. The requirements for honor roll can vary by school, but generally, students must earn all As or a combination of As and Bs with no more than one C to qualify. Some schools may have tiered honor rolls, such as regular honor roll and principals honor roll, which may have different requirements. The purpose of honor roll is to provide student recognition for academic achievement. While some argue that honor roll serves little or no purpose and can hurt the progress of some students, others believe that it sets a good standard and precedent for students and can help them develop skills they can use throughout their lives.