EXTENDED
PROGRAMS/HONORS PROGRAM
In order to encourage
and reward academic excellence, the Board shall provide, and budget
for, an honors program in which above-average students shall have the
opportunity to take advanced classes where the subject matter is
explored in much greater depth. In addition, honors courses may be
offered in subjects not routinely included in the secondary school
curriculum.
Students must meet Board-adopted
entrance criteria in the subject area to take an honors course and
must be willing to do additional homework and research. Students who
elect honors courses shall receive an additional honor point for each
semester grade they receive in an honors course. The minimum number of
students needed to offer an honors course shall be ten.
Above-average students shall also be
provided opportunities to pursue special projects and engage in
individual self- study under the district's honors program. The
district may fund said programs or projects, at the Superintendent’s
discretion, provided funds are available.
