1. -Program Overview
Kellogg Middle School

2. Course Requirements Math English Science Social Studies PE/Health
Elective

3. 7th Grade Honors Advanced English 7 Honors Social Studies 7
Honors Science 7
Accelerated Math
Compression Math 7 & 8 (1 yr acceleration)
Algebra (available to Hi Cap students, 2 yr acceleration)

4. High School Credit Math Classes: World Language: Algebra I & Geometry
French 1 and 2
Japanese 1 and 2
Spanish 1 and 2
Chinese 1*
Decision to add grade/credit to high school transcript made in junior year

5. Class of 2020 Honors Data 318 Total Students in 7th Grade Class
207 Students Take 1 or More Honors Classes
65% of our 7th Graders are Taking an Honors Class
47 taking 1 Honors Course
99 taking 2 Honors Courses
130 taking 3 Honors Courses
76 taking 4 Honors Courses

6. Class of 2020 Honors Data
109 girls are taking one or more Honors classes
98 boys are taking one or more Honors classes
Ethnic Breakdown:
62% White
21% Asian/Pacific Islander
6% Black
8% Hispanic

8. Honors students are…
expected to participate actively and frequently in their own learning
challenged to go in-depth in their analysis and interpretation and to draw connections between abstract concepts
expected to work more independently
The pace, the depth of the coverage of material, and project complexity are at a more rigorous level in an honors course.

9. How to Decide… Course Catalog Honors Course Selection
Standardized Test Scores
District Assessments
Elementary Report Card Scores (3s and 4s)
Study Habits & Organizational Skills

10. Honors Student “Look Fors…”
Keen interest in the subject area
Willingness to work at a faster pace and a deeper level
Self Motivated
Consistent attendance
Minimal missing assignments
Participates actively in discussions
Willingness to commit to increased amount of time for homework
Produces high quality work
Willing to ask for help

11. Data to Use English, Social Studies, Science: Math: Grades
Level 3 or 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6
SRI Lexile 1000 or above
Math:
Level 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6
Score of 35 or higher on Algebra Prognosis Test; (0rleans-Hanna)
Grades
3s or 4s in subject area

12. Current Honors Enrollment

13. Profile of an Accelerated Math Student
Strong motivational and study habits, including an intrinsic interest in mathematics
A history of classroom-based and elementary report card evidence of strong math performance
A history of meeting the state math standards with a score of 4 on the MSP
Evidence of readiness in Algebra as measured by the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test – Scores should exceed 35

14. Math Sequence

15. Options:
Math 7 and Math 8 in Middle School – can accelerate again in 9th grade and take Algebra and Geometry concurrently; Start Algebra 2 in 10th Grade
Accelerate in 7th grade with Compression Math; Algebra in 8th grade (also have the option of taking Algebra and Geometry concurrently)
If taking Algebra and Geometry concurrently, one of the two courses would be completed on-line

16. Compression 7/8 2 years of math in one Moves at a very quick pace
Students work more independently in this course with more homework/practice assigned
Supports available at Kellogg: Math Teachers at Homework Lunch every day; Math Tutor on Wednesdays at Homework Club after school through Hang Time; Tutorial time to work with math teacher

17. Honors English independent summer assignment
homework almost every night, which includes a significant amount of reading to prepare for class time
writing skills are expected to be above grade level; instruction moves to more challenging aspects at a fast pace
Emphasis is on : analysis and discussion of challenging text in a variety of genres; high level reading, writing, and discussion with proficiency

18. Honors Science Pace and depth of coverage of the material
Distinguished from Standard Course by:
Pace and depth of coverage of the material
Complexity of daily class discussions.
Test rigor and difficulty
Emphasis on thorough experimental conclusions based upon collected data
Lab work is organized with an emphasis in developing independent thought and application in a collaborative environment
SRI/Lexile of 1000 or higher and Math MSP score of level 3 or 4 recommended

19. Honors Social Studies
Quickly paced with more independent work outside of class
Fulfills High School Washington State History Credit
Assignments build upon larger ideas that result in papers, projects, or public speaking assessments
Quizzes, tests, and other assessments often require more preparation and extended responses
SRI/Lexile over 1000 plus a 3 or higher on Reading MSP recommended

20. Considerations
As you talk with your student about honors options next year consider …
Student interests
Student goals
Extracurricular activities
Quality of life

21. Wrap Up Q and A Reminders and Suggestions Next Steps… Register!
Check out course catalog (available on-line)
Contact counselor with specific questions
Talk with your student
Next Steps… Register!