1. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you as a learner.”

2. Building a Solid Foundation for a 21st Century Learner
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Research Skills & Interrogative Questioning
Creative Innovation & Personal Expression
Collaborative Leadership & Adaptability to Virtual Workspaces

3. Academy Information Honors Academy Goals & Expectations
Teacher Expectations/Course Syllabus
Introduction to the Classics
Probation Policy/Policy Update
Technology Integration
Summer Reading
Field Trips/Academic Experiences
Academic Competitions
The first 4 hyperlinks are linked to the corresponding slides to come in the presentation, but the “Technology Integration” hyperlink is linked to Mrs. Jones’s SWAY document to introduce our digital learning opportunities this year.

4. Goals & Expectations will exhibit exceptional academic abilities
will reach a STAR Reading Lexile score of 1050L or higher by the completion of 8th grade
will participate in all required interdisciplinary projects and academic competitions
will receive a compacted curriculum in all content areas that provides enrichment and rigor above the standard curriculum for Grady County
will perform at a STAR Math grade equivalent of 9.5 or higher by the completion of 8th grade
will exhibit appropriate behavior at all times
will maintain good attendance
will be fully prepared for high school and Dual Enrollment college classes
will maintain a cumulative academic average of 80% or higher to remain in the Honors Academy

5. Course Syllabus Course Description REMIND setup and information
Grading System
STEM Integration
Materials Needed
SAT/ACT Vocabulary/WOW Words
Classroom Rules and Rule Violations
Technology Integration
Homework Policy/Methods
Key Objectives from the Georgia Standards of Excellence
Cheating Policy
Classroom Assessments

6. Intro. to the Classics
Our two ELA instructors have both updated our reading selections this past summer. Several new units and novels will be implemented this year at every grade level in order to align and enrich our rigorous ELA curriculum.

7. Probation Policy - Update
Grades will be checked each nine weeks and teachers will be contacting parents regarding grades. A mandatory meeting with Mrs. Danielle Jones and Mrs. Tilda Brimm will be held in January to discuss Probation if the cumulative average falls below an 80 average after 1st semester.