-Program OverviewKellogg Middle School

Course RequirementsMath

English

Science

Social Studies

PE/Health

Elective

7th Grade Honors

Advanced English 7Honors Social Studies 7 Honors Science 7 Accelerated Math

Compression Math 7 & 8 (1 yr acceleration)Algebra (available to Hi Cap students, 2 yr

acceleration)

High School Credit Math Classes:

Algebra I & Geometry

World Language:French 1 and 2Japanese 1 and 2Spanish 1 and 2Chinese 1*

Decision to add grade/credit to high school transcript made in junior year

Class of 2020 Honors Data318 Total Students in 7th Grade Class

207 Students Take 1 or More Honors Classes

65% of our 7th Graders are Taking an Honors Class47 taking 1 Honors Course99 taking 2 Honors Courses130 taking 3 Honors Courses76 taking 4 Honors Courses

Class of 2020 Honors Data109 girls are taking one or more Honors classes

98 boys are taking one or more Honors classes

Ethnic Breakdown:62% White 21% Asian/Pacific Islander6% Black 8% Hispanic

Honors students are…

• expected to participate actively and frequently in their own learning

• challenged to go in-depth in their analysis and interpretation and to draw connections between abstract concepts

• expected to work more independently

The pace, the depth of the coverage of material, and project complexity are at a more rigorous level in an honors course.

How to Decide…Course Catalog

Honors Course Selection

Standardized Test Scores

District Assessments

Elementary Report Card Scores (3s and 4s)

Study Habits & Organizational Skills

Honors Student “Look Fors…”

Keen interest in the subject area

Willingness to work at a faster pace and a deeper level

Self MotivatedConsistent attendanceMinimal missing assignmentsParticipates actively in discussionsWillingness to commit to increased amount of

time for homeworkProduces high quality workWilling to ask for help

Data to UseEnglish, Social Studies, Science:

Level 3 or 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6SRI Lexile 1000 or above

Math:Level 4 MSP, grades 5 & 6Score of 35 or higher on Algebra Prognosis

Test; (0rleans-Hanna)

Grades3s or 4s in subject area

Current Honors Enrollment

Profile of an Accelerated Math Student

Strong motivational and study habits, including an intrinsic interest in mathematics

A history of classroom-based and elementary report card evidence of strong math performance

A history of meeting the state math standards with a score of 4 on the MSP

Evidence of readiness in Algebra as measured by the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test – Scores should exceed 35

Math Sequence

Options:Math 7 and Math 8 in Middle School – can

accelerate again in 9th grade and take Algebra and Geometry concurrently; Start Algebra 2 in 10th Grade

Accelerate in 7th grade with Compression Math; Algebra in 8th grade (also have the option of taking Algebra and Geometry concurrently)

If taking Algebra and Geometry concurrently, one of the two courses would be completed on-line

Compression 7/82 years of math in one

Moves at a very quick pace

Students work more independently in this course with more homework/practice assigned

Supports available at Kellogg: Math Teachers at Homework Lunch every day; Math Tutor on Wednesdays at Homework Club after school through Hang Time; Tutorial time to work with math teacher

Honors English independent summer assignment

homework almost every night, which includes a significant amount of reading to prepare for class time

writing skills are expected to be above grade level; instruction moves to more challenging aspects at a fast pace

Emphasis is on : analysis and discussion of challenging text in a variety of genres; high level reading, writing, and discussion with proficiency

Honors ScienceDistinguished from Standard Course by:

Pace and depth of coverage of the material

Complexity of daily class discussions.

Test rigor and difficulty

Emphasis on thorough experimental conclusions based upon collected data

Lab work is organized with an emphasis in developing independent thought and application in a collaborative environment

SRI/Lexile of 1000 or higher and Math MSP score of level 3 or 4 recommended

Honors Social Studies

Quickly paced with more independent work outside of class

Fulfills High School Washington State History Credit

Assignments build upon larger ideas that result in papers, projects, or public speaking assessments

Quizzes, tests, and other assessments often require more preparation and extended responses

SRI/Lexile over 1000 plus a 3 or higher on Reading MSP recommended

ConsiderationsAs you talk with your student about honors options next year consider …

Student interests

Student goals

Extracurricular activities

Quality of life

Wrap UpQ and A

Reminders and SuggestionsCheck out course catalog (available on-line)Contact counselor with specific questionsTalk with your student

Next Steps… Register!