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Honors
and Advanced Placement programs are designed for students who
demonstrate a high level of interest, aptitude and success in
the subject matter. Students who have not been recommended by
the teacher or department for an Honors or AP course they wish
to take may enroll in the course.
In such cases, the student may request a "Self Selection Form"
from his or her counselor. The form must be completed by the
student and signed by the parent or guardian in order to
complete the enrollment for that course.
Criteria for recommendation for Honors and Advanced Placement
Courses:
The student:
- Works well independently; seeks help only when necessary;
does not require detailed or repeated directions from teacher in
order to proceed.
- Is creative; can think of methods to try; or use original
methods when faced with a problem or situation.
- Readily applies learned principles to new situations; can
solve novel problems; responds well to guided discovery.
- Responds positively to challenging situations; shows
persistence in searching for solutions; finds satisfaction in
independently solving a problem rather than accepting another
person’s solution or help.
- Likes to analyze, generalize, derive, prove, abstract; to
investigate relationships and alternative solutions.
- Has a strong intuitive sense for the subject matter.Sorts
out key relationships quickly.
- Shows a high degree of interest and motivation; is
intellectually curious and a critical thinker.
- Has experienced high achievement in past courses without
undue stress; has not depended heavily on rote learning or
tutoring.
- Shows above average ability in oral and written expression.
- Ability to demonstrate long-term planning skills.
(Adopted by the 2005-2006 Shared Decision Making Team from
the College Board Advanced Placement Statistics List Serv.)
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