HONORS ENTRANCE CRITERIA FOR STUDENT ENTERING GRADE 9

Students may enroll in an honors course if they meet one of the following criteria:

• A third marking period average grade of “A-” or better in the currently enrolled course.
  (A third marking period average grade of B or better for students currently enrolled in geometry)

• A third marking period average grade average of “B+” in the currently enrolled course and a teacher recommendation.
  
  
  

RECOMMENDATION PROCEDURES

Teachers at William Annin Middle School will make recommendations for course placement after mid-year. At the end of the third marking period, grades will determine level placement options and final teacher recommendations will be elicited. A student who does not meet the honors criteria at the end of the third marking period will be scheduled for the College Prep level of the course. Students who do not meet the honors criteria, but who believe that they have extenuating circumstances that should be considered in the scheduling decision, may submit an appeal to their school counselors at William Annin by June 15^th. Honors Appeal forms are available in the William Annin Counseling office beginning on June 1^st. The curriculum supervisors and/or High School Principal will make decisions regarding appeals by July 15^th. Students will be notified in writing of the appeal decision by July 31, and will receive an updated schedule by August 15^th.

The decision to grant the appeal will be based on the following criteria:

• Standardized Test Scores
• Overall academic performance
• Performance demonstrated by mid-term and final exams
• Teacher’s recommendation for course being appealed
• Student’s attendance/discipline record
• Student writing portfolios