Honors Math for grades 4-8

The goal of this program is to accelerate students in mathematics to a level at least one year beyond the students' chronological grade equivalent.  Students in the Honors Math Program complete Algebra I at the completion of 8th grade. They are eligible to continue participation in an advanced placement program in an Archdiocesan secondary school. Traditionally, students are identified as a potential candidate at the end of Grade 3; however, students may qualify in Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Honors Math criteria is as follows:

• Consistent scores of 90 or above in Math composite score of the student’s standardized testing (National Percentile used)

• Consistent scores of 80 or above in Reading comprehension score of the student’s standardized testing (National Percentile used)

• Consistent grades of 90 or above in Math on the student’s report card

• Evidence of above average performance on Mathematics Level Mastery Tests (diocesan level testing). Students admitted from other programs or schools should be tested using back copies of these level tests. Above average performance is interpreted as a score of 85 or above.

• Cognitive Skills Index falling within the range of 125 in the Terra Nova Test or other testing used to indicate ability.

These criteria are not arbitrary. Students not meeting these criteria are not to be admitted to the program without approval. Students must consistently meet these criteria to remain in the program.