MAUMEE Middle School

At Maumee Middle School, the Honors Program is a gifted service designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who have been identified gifted in “Superior Cognitive Thinking Ability” and/or having giftedness in “Specific Academic Ability” under Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15 and for whom this service has been determined the appropriate placement.

“Honors” is a core academic educational program that differentiates the curriculum for students identified as gifted.  The Honors Program begins in grade 6 and runs through grade 8.  Material in this program is taught at a faster pace and for deeper understanding than what is expected in the regular classes.   Students in Honors will still receive the curriculum standards defined by the state for grade level proficiency, however, they will also be expected to perform at their expected ability level, complete special projects, enjoy curriculum above and beyond their grade counterparts, and produce higher level outcomes.  Parents and Honors students are advised that there will be increased expectations and demands as well as rewards.

Each Honors class taught at the middle school is taught by a teacher who is highly qualified in his/her content area and has received additional training in the delivery of instruction to gifted and talented students, or, holds a license as a certified Gifted Intervention Specialist in addition to their regular teaching license.

 In 8th grade, Honors Algebra I and Algebra I are offered for high school credit.  The class counts for 1.0 high school credits.  The grade earned is transferred to Maumee High School and will be part of the high school GPA. This course carries a weighted grade on the high school transcript.