Floyd County Schools Honors Program College and Career
Ready
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Honors Program Educational choice Educational choice Prepares
students for rigor of college and career Prepares students for
rigor of college and career Enhanced learning experiences Enhanced
learning experiences Critical thinking skills Critical thinking
skills Research Work Research Work Hands-on and authentic learning
Hands-on and authentic learning Performance and Project Assessment
Performance and Project Assessment
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Overview of HP High standards for teaching and learning High
standards for teaching and learning Designed for above-average and
motivated students Designed for above-average and motivated
students Students may enroll in full HP program or part HP Program
Students may enroll in full HP program or part HP Program (Students
can take all classes or just one HP class)
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History of Honors Program The program was developed to provide
students in the Floyd County School System with courses designed to
prepare them for the rigors of the most demanding colleges or
universities available. The program was developed to provide
students in the Floyd County School System with courses designed to
prepare them for the rigors of the most demanding colleges or
universities available. The reason for having an Honors program is
to allow students to challenge themselves academically, as well as
give parents the satisfaction of knowing their students are
prepared for college classes. The reason for having an Honors
program is to allow students to challenge themselves academically,
as well as give parents the satisfaction of knowing their students
are prepared for college classes. FCS feels that it is extremely
important for students to take courses that are challenging because
when a student takes the next step and begins to take college
courses on their way to earning a degree, the classes gradually
become more difficult for the student. Preparing for those
difficult classes early can help the student to be more successful
in the future. FCS feels that it is extremely important for
students to take courses that are challenging because when a
student takes the next step and begins to take college courses on
their way to earning a degree, the classes gradually become more
difficult for the student. Preparing for those difficult classes
early can help the student to be more successful in the future. The
program began in the fall of 2002. The program began in the fall of
2002. The first class to graduate with the HP seal was May of 2006.
The first class to graduate with the HP seal was May of 2006.
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Honors Program Standards Students are held to high
expectations. Students are held to high expectations. Instruction
features rigor and extended content. Instruction features rigor and
extended content. Technology is a major tool of instruction.
Technology is a major tool of instruction. Students must produce
projects displaying an increased depth of learning. Students must
produce projects displaying an increased depth of learning. Student
learning is assessed by tests, written reports, oral presentations,
projects, and portfolios. Student learning is assessed by tests,
written reports, oral presentations, projects, and portfolios.
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Key Program Components Opportunities to take courses:
Opportunities to take courses: 1. Distance Learning 2. Directed
Studies 3. Executive Internships 4. On-line learning experiences 4.
On-line learning experiences Grading policies that reward students
for taking advanced-level courses Grading policies that reward
students for taking advanced-level courses
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Definition of Honors Program HP stands for Honors Program,
which is a schedule of classes designed to challenge students and
prepare them for college-level classes. HP stands for Honors
Program, which is a schedule of classes designed to challenge
students and prepare them for college-level classes. The HP classes
are different because they provide an enhanced learning experience
focused on critical thinking skills, research work, hands-on
learning, and service learning. The HP classes are different
because they provide an enhanced learning experience focused on
critical thinking skills, research work, hands-on learning, and
service learning.
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Training for Teachers Teachers receive training for HP through
meetings that are scheduled throughout the year to help them learn
to facilitate the student in rigors of college prep classes. 1.
Vertical Team Meetings 2. HP and AP Teachers Meetings 3. AP
Training 4. Gifted Endorsement
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HP Curriculum Well-rounded knowledge of each of the studied
areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts,
CCA, and Foreign Language. Well-rounded knowledge of each of the
studied areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine
Arts, CCA, and Foreign Language. Higher level than the normal
courses of a particular subject. Higher level than the normal
courses of a particular subject. Workload for many classes may be
increased, and with that increase the amount of reading may become
larger. Workload for many classes may be increased, and with that
increase the amount of reading may become larger. Problem solving,
critical thinking, high standards, and high expectations Problem
solving, critical thinking, high standards, and high expectations
Research work Research work
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Honors Curriculum Curriculum is based on the GPS and Common
Core Curriculum. Curriculum is based on the GPS and Common Core
Curriculum. Projects and portfolio assessments Projects and
portfolio assessments Foreign Languages- All of the third and
fourth year foreign languages classes offered by the school are
considered to be apart of the HP program. FL year one and two are
considered to be part of the general education level. Foreign
Languages- All of the third and fourth year foreign languages
classes offered by the school are considered to be apart of the HP
program. FL year one and two are considered to be part of the
general education level. There are a number of classes in the HP
program taught through Distance Learning/Video-conferencing and
GAVS There are a number of classes in the HP program taught through
Distance Learning/Video-conferencing and GAVS Executive Internship
is offered to HP 12th students for a career exploration course.
Executive Internship is offered to HP 12th students for a career
exploration course. Directed Studies is also an avenue for students
if needed as well as Joint Enrollment, ACCEL, Move on When Ready,
and College Credit Now Directed Studies is also an avenue for
students if needed as well as Joint Enrollment, ACCEL, Move on When
Ready, and College Credit Now
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English 4 units 9 th Grade HP 9 th Grade Literature/
Composition 10 th Grade HP American Literature/ Composition 11 th
Grade AP Language/ Composition 12 th Grade AP Literature/
Composition Mathematics 4 Units HP CCGPS Coordinate Algebra (Must
have 8 th grade math teachers recommendation to take this class) HP
CCGPS Analytic Geometry HP CCGPS Advanced Algebra HP CCGPS
Precalculus HC CCGPS Pre-calculus AP Calculus AB Or AP Calculus BC
Or AP Statistics Science 4 Units HP PhysicsHP BiologyHP Chemistry I
AP Science HP Courses Offered
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Social Studies 4 units 9 th Grade AP Human Geography 10 th
Grade HP World History 11 th Grade AP US History 12 th Grade HP
Economics (.5) HP Govt (.5) AP European History Electives: AP
Psychology AP World History AP US Govt. Foreign Language 2 credits
of the same language College and Career Academy HP Spanish IIIHP
Spanish IV AP Engineering Applications General Medicine Graphic
Output Processes Advanced Graphic Design AP Computer Science
Engineering Applications General Medicine Graphic Output Processes
Advanced Graphic Design AP Computer Science Fine Arts AP Music
Theory HP Courses Offered
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HP Project Requirement Senior Project (culminating in any
content area to get HP seal) PAPER A copy of the final paper Five
sources minimum. A personal interview counts as a source. MLA
Documentation Five to seven typed, double-spaced pages in 12 point
type One inch margins Works Cited page Mixture of writer's words,
quotes, paraphrases Free from plagiarism (Plagiarism is cheating
and results in an automatic zero on the paper. It also prohibits
your continuing with the other components of the project.) Turned
in on or before due date PRODUCT Mentor time log required, with
mentor's signature for each contact (minimum of 5) Product may be
tangible, service oriented, or skill-based Product must present a
learning stretch, taking you beyond what you have ever done before
Product related to research Product completed by studentNOT by
mentor or parent PORTFOLIO Title page Table of Contents Letter to
the Judges Signed Parent Consent Form Signed Consequences of
Failure to Meet Deadlines Form Approved Letter of Intent Clean copy
of Research Paper Signed and completed Communication Logs Mentor
Information Form Photograph of you with your mentor Rsum Thank-you
note to mentor Self Evaluation of Product Supplemental items
including pictures, letters, plans, receipts, mentor evaluation
form PRESENTATION Up to 10 minutes in length Judged on content and
delivery Appropriate business-style dress (unless a costume) Visual
to enhance understanding of product (poster, outline on flip chart,
photo collage, PowerPoint, tangible product) Portfolio available to
panel
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HCP Graduation Requirements The student must complete the
following in order to acquire the HP seal for graduation: 12 units
must be completed in a combination of HP/AP courses in grades nine
through twelve with a minimum of one unit each year. 12 units must
be completed in a combination of HP/AP courses in grades nine
through twelve with a minimum of one unit each year. Executive
Internship may count as additional HP credit. Executive Internship
may count as additional HP credit. HP Senior Project- Students will
complete a final senior project that will be based on Service
Learning and Academics. It will be a year-long project with a
culminating presentation. Students will have an orientation for
this project and training their Junior year. HP Senior Project-
Students will complete a final senior project that will be based on
Service Learning and Academics. It will be a year-long project with
a culminating presentation. Students will have an orientation for
this project and training their Junior year.
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HP and Gifted A student does not have to be identified gifted
to participate in HP. A student does not have to be identified
gifted to participate in HP. All students are not identified as
gifted in a particular subject area; however, some students may be
gifted in a content area. All students are not identified as gifted
in a particular subject area; however, some students may be gifted
in a content area. In most cases where applicable, gifted students
are matched with gifted certified teachers for HP and AP classes.
In most cases where applicable, gifted students are matched with
gifted certified teachers for HP and AP classes.
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HP and AP The HP program prepares students to become college
and career ready. HP classes are prerequisite courses for Advanced
Placement courses (AP) The AP program gives the student a chance to
take a rigorous level course and then take a placement test to
determine whether or not he/she will receive college credit for
that course without actually taking the class once the student is
enrolled in college.
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Advanced Placement AP Classes being offered in Floyd County
Schools: AP English Literature/Composition AP English
Language/Composition AP Calculus AB and BC AP Statistics AP
Computer Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP U.S. History AP
European History AP Government US AP Psychology AP Music Theory AP
Biology
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HP and Parents The Floyd County Association for Academic
Excellence is a parent support group for HP, AP, and gifted
students. The group meets three times a year- fall, winter, and
spring. The Floyd County Association for Academic Excellence is a
parent support group for HP, AP, and gifted students. The group
meets three times a year- fall, winter, and spring. A parent can do
many things to assist a student in the HP program: A parent can do
many things to assist a student in the HP program: Parents can help
the student with completing projects, presentations, and homework.
Parents can help the student with completing projects,
presentations, and homework. The parent should also be actively
involved with teachers so that any help needed by the student may
be given. The parent should also be actively involved with teachers
so that any help needed by the student may be given.
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HP and Grades County-wide grading policy has been developed to
provide incentives for students. FCS has developed a new grading
procedure that correlates more closely with the HOPE scholarship
calculation. All HP classes (MS/HS) will be graded on a 7 point
curve on major grades that are 80 and above. All HP classes (MS/HS)
will be graded on a 7 point curve on major grades that are 80 and
above. All AP courses will be graded on a 10 point curve on major
grades that are 80 and above. All AP courses will be graded on a 10
point curve on major grades that are 80 and above. Final exam will
count for 20% of the students final grade with no extra points
added. Final exam will count for 20% of the students final grade
with no extra points added.
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Criteria for Eligibility for Students Applying to HP : Students
will apply their 8th grade year for the HP program in high schools.
Students will apply their 8th grade year for the HP program in high
schools. Students that do not apply in 8th grade or those that
transfer to FCS after their 8th grade year must proceed with the
application process. Students may enter only if the high school has
room in their HP program. Students that do not apply in 8th grade
or those that transfer to FCS after their 8th grade year must
proceed with the application process. Students may enter only if
the high school has room in their HP program. Students must start
the program in 9th grade in order to receive the guarantee and
seal. Students must start the program in 9th grade in order to
receive the guarantee and seal. Special Education, ELL or CIS
students may participate in HP if they meet the criteria necessary.
Special Education, ELL or CIS students may participate in HP if
they meet the criteria necessary.
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HP Checklist of Items for Applications Checklist of Items
Needed: The Honors Program application form must be fully completed
by the student and signed by the parent/guardian. At least three
(3) teachers must sign a confidential Teacher Recommendation Form.
Please do not wait until the last minute to give these to teachers.
Teachers need time to fill these out. These must be 8 th grade
teachers in core areas- math and language arts are mandatory if
planning to take these classes. The attendance clerk will confirm
the attendance by filling in this information on the form. The
grading information must be included on the form. This will be
completed by the office. The administrators must also include a
copy of any disciplinary record with the application. When
possible, the office will include a copy of cumulative information
from grades six through eight. The HP Program Parent Consent for
Screening form must be signed by the student and parent/guardian.
The interview will be conducted only if the student scores a
minimum of 20 or higher on the application rubric. (The maximum
score is 28 on the rubric.) Application Worksheet- Completed by
administrators.
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HP Timeline The deadline for submission of completed
application packets is Friday, December 6, 2013. Applications
should be completed and turned in to the middle school on time.
Applications will be scored and students will be chosen from the
application process to interview if they have a score of 20 or
higher on their application rubric. Students will be notified in
writing if they will proceed or not to the interview process before
interviews begin at the school. Interviews will be held during
January 2014 and February 2014. All applicants will receive a
letter of response in March 2014 to notify them of their status in
the Honors Program.