Honors/Advanced Prerequisites

Honors/Advanced Placement Program Prerequisites Current High School Students (Entering Grades 10-12)

1. Minimum final average of 85% in preceding Honors Class (remain in course) OR Score of “Met Expectations” or higher on State Standardized Test and Teacher recommendation.
2. Minimum final average of 92% in preceding General level course (elevate to Honors course) AND Score of “Met Expectations” or higher on State Standardized Test and Teacher recommendation.

Incoming High School Students (Entering Grade 9)

1. Students receiving a 92% or higher in an 8th Grade Math/LA Honors course are automatically enrolled in a 9th Grade Math/LA Honor course.

2. Students receiving a 91% or lower in an 8th Grade Math/LA Honors course must meet expectations on multiple criteria, including, but not limited to the following:

3. Students in a general level 8th Grade Math/LA course must score at least a 92% cumulative average at the end of the 2nd Marking Period and meet expectations on multiple criteria, including, but not limited to the following:

World Language/Elective Prerequisites (Grade 11-12)

Honors 3&4 and AP Levels Minimum final average of 85% in preceding General level 2 course (elevate to Honors Course) with Teacher recommendation.

Waiver of Prerequisite Requirement COURSE OFFERINGS: (Grades 9-12)

The prerequisite requirement is in place to ensure that a student is capable of the academic rigor of a class or an academic level. However, this process is not foolproof, and parents have the right to request a waiver of the prerequisite requirement if they believe their child can handle the course load. In order to be eligible for a waiver, the student must meet expectations on multiple criteria, including, but not limited to the following:

**The official request for Prerequisite waiver must be submitted in writing to the building principal.