March 2015

WHAT THEY ARE:  Offered on all teams  Addresses the same standards as grade level classes  Faster paced and less repetitious  An opportunity to go into greater depth  Requiring a greater degree of independence on coursework WHAT THEY ARE NOT:  An accelerated class (you will not be skipping a grade level class)  A class that earns high school credit  More work, work is matched to your instructional level

 YOU!  Think about this in terms of sports. You are all at different levels of experience and skill in sports and you find a team that fits your skill set. That’s true for school, too. We are all at different levels of learning. Some of us are fine in the regular class, but some students need to work at a faster pace and want more challenge.

 feel the pace of the regular class goes too slowly, has too much repetition, and doesn't require them to learn anything new.  are willing to work hard and do their best work  have strong reading and writing skills  are able to work independently on assignments with few directions  are eager to explore new concepts in English, Science, or Social Studies

 Three Middle School Honors classes will be offered: English, Science, and Social Studies.  Only rank the classes you are interested in, you do not have to fill in all three lines.  Discuss this with your parents or a trusted adult. Sign the form and have your parent sign or trusted adult sign. First Choice: ____________________ Second Choice: _________________ Third Choice: ___________________ Return Form by Thursday, March 26, 2015 to your Target Teacher

 Scheduling conflicts may occur, but we will make every attempt to honor your request by enrolling you in at least one Middle School Honors Class.  You will find out what classes you are enrolled in when you pick up your schedule in the Fall

 Strive to do your best.  Students should aim for an “A” or “B”.  What happens if I am struggling to keep up? Talk to your teacher to see what you can do to improve your grade with the help of your parents and teachers. Consider whether it is in your best interest to stay or move to the regular class.

 Are Honors Classes offered on all teams? Yes or they will be available to all teams. Will I get what I signed up for? Due to potential scheduling conflicts, we cannot guarantee that you will be enrolled in all the classes you signed up for. ● Can I sign up for all 3 classes? Yes, you can sign up for all three classes, but you need to think if that is in your best interest based on your other outside interests and activities.

 Will I have more homework? It will not be more, just different. You will be required to work more independently on some projects.  Can I enroll in a Honors Class once school has started? We strongly encourage you to register NOW. Scheduling and class size may limit your options if you wait until next year.

 Will I get high school credit? No, these are not high school classes.  When is the registration form due? Return to your Target teacher by March 26th, 2015.