Honors Math Requirements

Honors Math Program

The Honors Math program is not a separate curriculum other than that which is used for Mathematics instruction in the Archdiocesan elementary school.

The program begins at Grade 5 to insure that the students have had a sufficient amount of time to master the skills necessary to complete the Algebra 1 course in the eighth grade.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

1. Consistent scores of 90 or above in Math Composite score on Standardized Testing.
2. Cognitive Skills Index falling in the range of 125 in the Terra Nova Test.
   1. Consistent scores of 80 or above in the Reading Comprehension test of the Standardized Testing.
3. Evidence of above average performances on Mathematics Level Mastery Tests (Diocesan Level Testing). Above average performance is interpreted as a score of 85 or above.
4. Consistent grades of 90 or above in Mathematics on the report card.

This criteria is not arbitrary. Students not meeting these criteria are not admitted to the program without approval by the Archdiocesan Elementary Math Committee.