Honor Roll

The district honor roll is based on the grade point average a student earns during each marking period. Three

levels of honors are recognized on the basis of grade point average.

Distinguished Honors—Grade point average of 4.00 or above for the marking period.

High Honors—Grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99 for the marking period.

Honors—Grade point average of 3.00 to 3.49 for the marking period.

In order to be eligible to receive honor roll recognition a student must (1) be enrolled in a minimum of five courses (class periods), (2) receive a grade of B- or better in each course taken, and (3) receive a Pass (P) in any courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

Any incomplete grades will temporarily render a student ineligible for Honors until the incomplete is made up.

WEIGHTED HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

101A  English 1 Honors
120A  English 1 Honors
132A  English III AP 
140A  English IV AP 
210    US History 1 AP 
220    US History 2 AP 
253    Government & Politics: US AP
200    World History Honors
255    World History AP 
256    Human Geography AP 
257    Psychology AP
300    Biology Honors
300    Biology AP 
311    Chemistry Honors
312    Chemistry AP 
318    Physics 1 AP:  Algebra-Based 
319    Physics Honors
321    Physics AP

332    Environmental SC AP
404    French 4 Honors
405    French 5 AP 
424    Italian 4 Honors
425    Italian 5 AP 
434    Spanish 4 Honors
435    Spanish 5 AP 
437    Spanish 6 AP Lit.
509    Music Theory AP
547    Studio Art: 2D Design AP 
730    Geometry H
740    Algebra Trig Honors
750    Pre Cal Honors
759    Calculus AB AP
762    Calculus BC AP 
768    Computer Science Principles AP
778    Statistics AP 

HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Honors & Advanced Placement courses are designed to provide students with an academic challenge beyond that which is provided in other courses. Differences from other courses are both quantitative and qualitative; that is, there is a greater amount of work required and the work is more difficult. Assignments and activities are specifically designed to require students to think more critically and at a higher level. Most Honors and Advanced Placement courses require a summer assignment.

Acceptance into an Honors or Advanced Placement class is a full year commitment. Changes out of these classes are not permitted unless there are extenuating circumstances. In no case will a change be made before the end of the first grade reporting period.

Honors and Advanced Placement students must be prepared to accept the academic challenges which go with

these courses. Specifically, students applying to these courses will:

  • Have a high level of interest in the subject matter and be motivated to participate and to learn.

  • Have an academic ability strong enough to handle the subject matter at or near the college level.

  • Have the background and academic preparation required to enter the course.

  • Demonstrate the characteristics of maturity, self-discipline, persistence, independence; all of which are required for successful performance in the course.

  • Demonstrate excellent attendance.

  • Have strong writing and reading skills.

Any student selecting more than three Honors/Advanced Placement courses may be taking on too much work. Participating in co-curricular activities, working and volunteering service are essential components of the high school experience.

Students are encouraged to apply for an Honors/Advanced Placement course if they meet the selection requirements and the application deadline of March 1, 2010. Students should seek out their guidance counselor for an application.