Mythology & Folklore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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Checklist of Student Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A student who demonstrates the following skills is typically most successful in English 9H: <\/strong><\/li>\n
- English is one of his\/her gifts or passions<\/li>\n
- Has an exceptional work ethic; highly self-motivated, and works well independently<\/li>\n
- Masters concepts quickly in a fast-paced, rigorous curriculum without the need for much repetition<\/li>\n
- Values the challenges of complex, critical thinking opportunities and often takes ideas to a higher level<\/li>\n
- Actively and productively contributes to small and large group discussion<\/li>\n
- Enjoys reading higher level, complex texts in a variety of genres<\/li>\n
- Enjoys the writing process and understands the need for multiple revisions<\/li>\n
- Is receptive to constructive academic criticism and actively works to improve based on feedback<\/li>\n
- Thinks critically about social issues related to assigned reading to make connections and
\ninferences<\/li>\n - Manages time well and is able to balance schoolwork, family obligations, and extra- curricular activities<\/li>\n
- Organized and able to work concurrently on multiple assignments and keep track of different due dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\nAre there specific requirements to get into Honors English?<\/em><\/strong>
\nThere are not any specific requirements for entry into Honors English.\u00a0 However, prior to signing\u00a0up for this course, parents and students should carefully consider if the student is prepared for\u00a0the challenges of this course (in addition to the standard challenges of adapting to high school).\nAre students' grades for Honors English weighted on their transcripts?<\/em><\/strong>
\nNo.\u00a0 The only grades that are weighted are for Advanced Placement classes.\u00a0 In the English
\nDepartment, we only offer AP classes at the junior and senior levels.\nIs it possible to transfer out of an Honors English class?<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis is an open-enrollment course; however, students should not expect that they will be able to\u00a0\"try the course out\" and drop if they find it to be too difficult.\u00a0 \u00a0The ability to transfer out of an Honors English class depends on the space availability in other classes.\u00a0 In addition, when\u00a0students transfer, they take their grades with them to the new class.\u00a0 The grade does not start\u00a0over.\nIf my child earns an unsatisfactory grade in Honors English, can he\/she make it up in summer
\nschool?<\/em><\/strong>
\nHonors classes are not offered in summer school.\u00a0 Therefore, a student who earns a D or F would need to make up the credits during summer school, but in a standard-level English class.\n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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