7th Grade Honors
Advanced English 7Honors Social Studies 7 Honors Science 7 Accelerated Math
Compression Math 7 & 8 (1 yr acceleration)Algebra (available to Hi Cap students, 2 yr
acceleration)
High School Credit Math Classes:
Algebra I & Geometry
World Language:French 1 and 2Japanese 1 and 2Spanish 1 and 2Chinese 1*
Decision to add grade/credit to high school transcript made in junior year
Class of 2020 Honors Data318 Total Students in 7th Grade Class
207 Students Take 1 or More Honors Classes
65% of our 7th Graders are Taking an Honors Class47 taking 1 Honors Course99 taking 2 Honors Courses130 taking 3 Honors Courses76 taking 4 Honors Courses
Class of 2020 Honors Data109 girls are taking one or more Honors classes
98 boys are taking one or more Honors classes
Ethnic Breakdown:62% White 21% Asian/Pacific Islander6% Black 8% Hispanic
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.
How to Decide…Course Catalog
Honors Course Selection
Standardized Test Scores
District Assessments
Elementary Report Card Scores (3s and 4s)
Study Habits & Organizational Skills
Honors Student “Look Fors…”
Keen interest in the subject area
Willingness to work at a faster pace and a deeper level
Self MotivatedConsistent attendanceMinimal missing assignmentsParticipates actively in discussionsWillingness to commit to increased amount of
time for homeworkProduces high quality workWilling to ask for help
Data to UseEnglish, Social Studies, Science:
Level 3 or 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6SRI Lexile 1000 or above
Math:Level 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6Score of 35 or higher on Algebra Prognosis
Test; (0rleans-Hanna)
Grades3s or 4s in subject area
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
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
Compression 7/82 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
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
Honors ScienceDistinguished 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
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
ConsiderationsAs you talk with your student about honors options next year consider …
Student interests
Student goals
Extracurricular activities
Quality of life
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