Floyd County SchoolsFloyd County SchoolsHonors ProgramHonors Program

““College and Career Ready”College and Career Ready”

Honors ProgramHonors Program

Educational choice Educational choice Prepares students for rigor of college Prepares students for rigor of college

and careerand career Enhanced learning experiencesEnhanced learning experiences Critical thinking skillsCritical thinking skills Research WorkResearch Work Hands-on and authentic learningHands-on and authentic learning Performance and Project AssessmentPerformance and Project Assessment

Overview of HPOverview of HP High standards for teaching and High standards for teaching and

learninglearning Designed for above-average and Designed for above-average and

motivated studentsmotivated students Students may enroll in full HP Students may enroll in full HP

program or part HP Programprogram or part HP Program(Students can take all classes or (Students can take all classes or

just one HP class)just one HP class)

History of Honors History of Honors ProgramProgram The program was developed to provide students in the Floyd County The program was developed to provide students in the Floyd County

School System with courses designed to prepare them for the School System with courses designed to prepare them for the rigors rigors of the most demanding colleges or universities available.of the most demanding colleges or universities available.

The reason for having an Honors program is to allow students to The reason for having an Honors program is to allow students to challenge challenge themselves academically, as well as give parents the themselves academically, as well as give parents the satisfaction of knowing their students are satisfaction of knowing their students are preparedprepared for college for college classes.classes.

FCS feels that it is extremely important for students to take courses FCS feels that it is extremely important for students to take courses that are challenging because when a student takes the next step and 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 begins to take college courses on their way to earning a degree, the classes gradually become more difficult for the student. classes gradually become more difficult for the student. Preparing Preparing for those difficult classes early can help the student to be for those difficult classes early can help the student to be more successful in the future.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.

Honors Program Honors Program StandardsStandards Students are held to Students are held to high expectations.high expectations. Instruction features Instruction features rigor and extended rigor and extended

content.content. Technology Technology is a major tool of instruction.is a major tool of instruction. Students must produce Students must produce projectsprojects displaying displaying

an increased depth of learning.an increased depth of learning. Student learning is Student learning is assessedassessed by tests, by tests,

written reports, oral presentations, projects, written reports, oral presentations, projects, and portfolios.and portfolios.

Key Program Key Program ComponentsComponents Opportunities to take courses:Opportunities to take courses:

1. Distance Learning1. Distance Learning2. Directed Studies2. Directed Studies3. Executive Internships3. Executive Internships

4. On-line learning experiences4. On-line learning experiences

Grading policies that reward students Grading policies that reward students for taking advanced-level coursesfor taking advanced-level courses

Definition of Honors Definition of Honors ProgramProgram HP stands for Honors Program, which is HP stands for Honors Program, which is

a schedule of classes designed to a schedule of classes designed to challenge students and prepare them challenge students and prepare them for college-level classes.for college-level classes.

The HP classes are different because The HP classes are different because they provide an enhanced learning they provide an enhanced learning experience focused on critical thinking experience focused on critical thinking skills, research work, hands-on skills, research work, hands-on learning, and service learning.learning, and service learning.

Training for TeachersTraining for TeachersTeachers receive training for HP Teachers receive training for HP

through meetings that are through meetings that are scheduled throughout the scheduled throughout the year to help them learn to year to help them learn to facilitate the student in rigors facilitate the student in rigors of college prep classes. of college prep classes.

1.1. Vertical Team MeetingsVertical Team Meetings2.2. HP and AP Teachers MeetingsHP and AP Teachers Meetings3.3. AP TrainingAP Training4.4. Gifted EndorsementGifted Endorsement

HP CurriculumHP Curriculum Well-rounded knowledge of each of the Well-rounded knowledge of each of the

studied areas: English, Mathematics, studied areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, CCA, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, CCA, and Foreign Language.and Foreign Language.

Higher level than the normal courses of a Higher level than the normal courses of a particular subject. particular subject.

Workload for many classes may be Workload for many classes may be increased, and with that increase the increased, and with that increase the amount of reading may become larger.amount of reading may become larger.

Problem solving, critical thinking, high Problem solving, critical thinking, high standards, and high expectations standards, and high expectations

Research workResearch work

Honors CurriculumHonors Curriculum Curriculum is based on the GPS and Common Core Curriculum is based on the GPS and Common Core

Curriculum.Curriculum.

Projects and portfolio assessments Projects and portfolio assessments

Foreign Languages- All of the third and fourth year foreign Foreign Languages- All of the third and fourth year foreign languages classes offered by the school are considered to be languages classes offered by the school are considered to be apart of the HP program. FL year one and two are apart of the HP program. FL year one and two are considered to be part of the general education level.considered to be part of the general education level.

There are a number of classes in the HP program taught There are a number of classes in the HP program taught through Distance Learning/Video-conferencing and GAVSthrough Distance Learning/Video-conferencing and GAVS

Executive Internship is offered to HP 12th students for a Executive Internship is offered to HP 12th students for a career exploration course.career exploration course.

Directed Studies is also an avenue for students if needed as Directed Studies is also an avenue for students if needed as well as Joint Enrollment, ACCEL, Move on When Ready, and well as Joint Enrollment, ACCEL, Move on When Ready, and College Credit NowCollege Credit Now

English4 units

9th Grade

HP 9th Grade Literature/

Composition

10th Grade

HP AmericanLiterature/

Composition

11th Grade

AP Language/Composition

12th Grade

AP Literature/Composition

Mathematics4 Units

HP CCGPS Coordinate Algebra(Must have 8th grade math teacher’s recommendation to take this class) HP CCGPS Analytic Geometry

HP CCGPS Analytic Geometry   HP CCGPS Advanced Algebra

HP CCGPS Advanced Algebra HP CCGPS Precalculus  

HC CCGPS Pre-calculus   AP Calculus ABOrAP Calculus BCOr AP Statistics

Science4 Units

HP Physics HP Biology HP Chemistry I AP Science

HP Courses Offered

Social Studies4 units

9th Grade

AP Human Geography

10th Grade

HP World History

11th Grade

AP US History

12th Grade

HP Economics (.5)HP Govt (.5)

AP European AP European HistoryHistory

Electives:AP Psychology AP World HistoryAP US Govt.

Foreign Language2 credits of the same language

College and Career Academy

HP Spanish III HP Spanish IV AP

Engineering ApplicationsGeneral MedicineGraphic Output ProcessesAdvanced Graphic Design

AP Computer Science

Engineering ApplicationsGeneral MedicineGraphic Output ProcessesAdvanced Graphic Design

AP Computer Science

Fine Arts AP Music Theory AP Music Theory

HP Courses Offered

HP Project RequirementHP Project RequirementSenior Project (culminating in any Senior Project (culminating in any content area to get HP seal)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 student…NOT 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 Résumé 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

HCP Graduation HCP Graduation RequirementsRequirementsThe student must complete the following in The student must complete the following in

order to acquire the HP seal for order to acquire the HP seal for graduation:graduation:

12 units12 units must be completed in a combination must be completed in a combination of HP/AP courses in grades nine through twelve of HP/AP courses in grades nine through twelve with with a minimum of one unit each year.a minimum of one unit each year.

Executive Internship may count as additional Executive Internship may count as additional HP credit.HP credit.

HP Senior Project- Students will complete a HP Senior Project- Students will complete a final senior project that will be based on final senior project that will be based on Service Learning and Academics. It will be a Service Learning and Academics. It will be a year-long project with a culminating year-long project with a culminating presentation. Students will have an orientation presentation. Students will have an orientation for this project and training their Junior year.for this project and training their Junior year.

HP and GiftedHP and Gifted A student does not have to be identified A student does not have to be identified

gifted to participate in HP.gifted to participate in HP.

All students are not identified as gifted in All students are not identified as gifted in a particular subject area; however, some a particular subject area; however, some students may be gifted in a content area.students may be gifted in a content area.

In most cases where applicable, gifted In most cases where applicable, gifted students are matched with gifted students are matched with gifted certified teachers for HP and AP classes.certified teachers for HP and AP classes.

HP and APHP and APThe The HP programHP program prepares students to prepares students to

become “college and career ready.” HP become “college and career ready.” HP classes are prerequisite courses for classes are prerequisite courses for Advanced Placement courses (AP)Advanced Placement courses (AP)

The The AP programAP program gives the student a gives the student a chance to take a rigorous level course chance to take a rigorous level course and then take a placement test to and then take a placement test to determine whether or not he/she will determine whether or not he/she will receive college credit for that course receive college credit for that course without actually taking the class once without actually taking the class once the student is enrolled in collegethe student is enrolled in college..

Advanced PlacementAdvanced PlacementAP Classes being offered in Floyd County Schools:

AP English Literature/Composition

AP English Language/Composition

AP Calculus AB and BC

AP Statistics

AP Computer ScienceAP PhysicsAP Human Geography

AP U.S. History

AP European History

AP Government US

AP PsychologyAP Music Theory

AP Biology

HP and ParentsHP and Parents The Floyd County Association for Academic The Floyd County Association for Academic

Excellence is a parent support group for HP, Excellence is a parent support group for HP, AP, and gifted students. The group meets AP, and gifted students. The group meets three times a year- fall, winter, and spring.three times a year- fall, winter, and spring.

A parent can do many things to assist a A parent can do many things to assist a student in the HP program:student in the HP program:

Parents can help the student with completing Parents can help the student with completing projects, presentations, and homework.projects, presentations, and homework.

The parent should also be actively involved The parent should also be actively involved with teachers so that any help needed by the with teachers so that any help needed by the student may be given.student may be given.

HP and GradesHP and GradesCounty-wide grading policy has been County-wide grading policy has been

developed to provide incentives for developed to provide incentives for students.students.

FCS has developed a new grading procedure FCS has developed a new grading procedure that correlates more closely with the HOPE that correlates more closely with the HOPE scholarship calculation.scholarship calculation.

All HP classes (MS/HS) will be graded on a All HP classes (MS/HS) will be graded on a 7 point curve on major grades that are 80 7 point curve on major grades that are 80 and above.and above.

All AP courses will be graded on a 10 point All AP courses will be graded on a 10 point curve on major grades that are 80 and curve on major grades that are 80 and above.above.

Final exam will count for 20% of the Final exam will count for 20% of the student’s final grade with no extra points student’s final grade with no extra points added.added.

Criteria for Eligibility Criteria for Eligibility for Students Applying for Students Applying to HP :to HP :Students will apply their 8th grade year for the Students will apply their 8th grade year for the HP program in high schools.HP program in high schools.

Students that do not apply in 8th grade or Students that do not apply in 8th grade or those that transfer to FCS after their 8th grade those that transfer to FCS after their 8th grade year must proceed with the application year must proceed with the application process. Students may enter only if the high process. Students may enter only if the high school has room in their HP program.school has room in their HP program.

Students must start the program in 9th grade Students must start the program in 9th grade in order to receive the guarantee and seal.in order to receive the guarantee and seal.

Special Education, ELL or CIS students may Special Education, ELL or CIS students may participate in HP if they meet the criteria participate in HP if they meet the criteria necessary.necessary.

HP Checklist of Items HP Checklist of Items for Applicationsfor 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 8th 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.

HP TimelineHP 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.

For more info……..For more info……..Contact:Contact: McCall C. GovignonMcCall C. Govignon706-234-1031 ext. 7155706-234-1031 ext. 7155mgovignon@floydboe.net

Apryl HawkinsApryl Hawkinsaphawkins@floydboe.netaphawkins@floydboe.net