Readiness Expectations for Honors and Advanced Placement

Skills

• • Critical and analytical thinking

  • Proficient writing

    • • Proficient with five paragraph essay format

      • Proficient fluency and conventions

  • Proficient reading

    • • Strong nonfiction reading comprehension

      • Able to independently determine the main idea and supporting details – heavy focus on nonfiction reading

      • Able to paraphrase, summarize, and extrapolate

      • Identify thesis statement in essays

      • Capable of demanding (difficult as well as length) reading assignments

  • Oral communication

    • • Able to orally present thesis and provide supporting details

      • Ability to engage in civil discourse regarding controversial topics

      • Ability and willingness to engage in class discussions

Habits

• • Time management

    • • Completes and turns in quality assignments on time

      • Completes homework assignments in a timely manner

  • Manages attendance responsibly

  • Organized

    • • Brings materials

      • Able to break down big projects into smaller components

Dispositions

• • Is passionate about history, or at least likes it

  • Able to handle an accelerated pace

  • Solicits help when an assignment is unclear or difficult

  • Takes responsibility for own learning

  • Responds well to challenges

  • Responds positively to constructive criticism

  • Academically mature, active learner and questioner

  • Realistic expectations