Honors
John Barrett Middle School Honors Agreement
Every student is allowed to request honors classes, but all who request honors classes should be ready to meet the challenge. We urge all students and parents/guardians to consider each question below as an indicator of success for honors classes and use these indicators to determine if honors is an appropriate placement. Students do not need to meet all indicators, but successful honors students meet the majority of the indicators.
The following indicators of success are included to help parents/guardians in considering placement in honors classes for their students.
Indicators of Honors Level Course Success
* Demonstrates interest/curiosity in the subject area.
* Previous attainment of prerequisite skills and vocabulary in the subject area.
* Motivation remains high in face of challenges. (High frustration threshold)
* Reads above grade level.
* Engages in higher level critical thinking.
* Self-motivated, well-organized, and apt to work independently for extended periods.
* Demonstrates ability to self-advocate, seeks help and guidance when needed.
* Consistently completes and submits assignments on time.
* Actively participates in class activities and discussions with appropriate peer interactions.
* Extends learning by voluntarily going beyond the parameters of the assignment.
* Enjoys learning and makes connections between subjects and with the larger world.
Note: Completion of the honors agreement and requesting honors classes is not a guarantee of placement in honors classes. Enrollment in honors classes is subject to availability. If more students request honors classes than there is space available, multiple factors will be considered for honors placement including: student grades, i-Ready test scores, state test scores, teacher recommendations, and more.
There is a very strong expectation that students will complete the year in the level (standard or honors) that they started. Based on instructional best practice, and the limitations of the master schedule, we do NOT support the approach of trying an honors level class, and changing mid-year if it is not working out, or vice versa.
Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand the above statement and the decision to enroll and commit to the course work in an Honors class for the full year.
Students not currently enrolled in the San Juan Unified School District and are interested in applying
for Honors classes, must provide current attendance, report cards, and standardized testing scores.
Accelerated math is available to 7th graders who excel in math during their 6th grade year. Students interested in accelerated math will need to achieve As and Bs in their 6th grade year, and teacher recommendation is required to enter the program.