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Honors Curriculum and Expectations

Honors Curriculum and Expectations. Dan Swafford Assistant Principal Freshman Campus. Freshman Year Honors Options. English 9 Honors Biology Honors Pre-AP Geography and History of the World Algebra II Honors. Honors Course Expectations. These all carry “weighted” grades.

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Honors Curriculum and Expectations

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  1. Honors Curriculum and Expectations Dan Swafford Assistant Principal Freshman Campus

  2. Freshman Year Honors Options • English 9 Honors • Biology Honors • Pre-AP Geography and History of the World • Algebra II Honors

  3. Honors Course Expectations • These all carry “weighted” grades. • All are fantastic for students who: • Want to develop academic and study skills that will benefit them now and in future high school and college courses • Can accept and constructively use criticism to improve • Can meet the time, effort, and challenge demanded of these courses • Meet the prerequisites of the course • Have the proper work ethic necessary of honor level courses

  4. Honors Course Considerations….. • Honors classes are a top factor in admission to more selective colleges. • These courses are NOT necessary toward earning an Academic Honors Diploma. • When considering enrollment in honors courses, it is important to think about time management skills, extracurricular commitments, and areas of curricular interest. • Enrollment in one honors course may be a sufficient challenge for a student beginning his or her freshman year of high school. It is not necessary to enroll in all honors courses that are available. • Do middle school teachers recommend? • Don’t do it just because their friends are! It is ok to wait. • Don’t do it for the GPA! It’s about the learning and preparation for AP courses and post secondary ed!

  5. Random Thoughts…….. • -“They will learn different ways to solve problems on their own and work collaboratively.” • -“It’s ok to ask for help!” • -“Students have to take responsibility for their learning—both in assessing their progress and seeking help when needed.” • -“Reading and being able to summarize complex passages is important.” • -“Grades are taken to assess skills/learning and there are far fewer completion grades.” • -“Diligence and Resilience is crucial. Doing things in the same manner may not get the same result. Students learn to think deeper and differently.”

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