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Honors Math Program
The Honors Math program is not a separate curriculum other than that which is
used for Mathematics instruction in the Archdiocesan elementary school.
The plan of the program is to provide for a progression of skills at an
accelerated pace. The program begins at Grade 5 to insure that the students
have had a sufficient amount of time to master the skills necessary to complete
the Algebra 1 course in the eighth grade.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
- Consistent scores of 90 or above in Math Composite score on Standardized Testing.
- Consistent scores of 80 or above in the Reading Comprehension test of the Standardized Testing.
- Evidence of above average performances on Mathematics Level Mastery Tests (Diocesan Level Testing). Above average performance is interpreted as a score
of 85 or above.
- Consistent grades of 90 or above in Mathematics on the report card.
- Cognitive Skills Index falling in the range of 125 in the Terra Nova Test.
This criteria is not arbitrary. Students not meeting these criteria are not
admitted to the program without approval by the Archdiocesan Elementary Math
Committee.
Academic Honors
In an effort to
encourage and affirm students in grades 4 through 8 whose academic, social and
behavioral performance is outstanding, St. Joseph School will acknowledge their
effort and achievement with a certificate of academic honors, at the end of each
trimester.
The criteria for such
acknowledgment is as follows:
| First Honors |
92 or above in each major
subject area |
| Second Honors |
87 or above in each major
subject area |
| Outstanding
Effort |
To be judged on an individual
basis |
A prerequisite for
any outstanding achievement recognition is a satisfactory evaluation in all
subject areas, personal and social growth, and effort and study skills.
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