WHS Honors Program 2019-2020 We provide students with diverse and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WHS Honors Program 2019-2020

We provide students with diverse and personalized learning experiences WHY through the curriculum and beyond. HOW WHAT When these do not fully meet students’ needs, we design and implement new programs: Whitnall High School Honors Program

Mission Driven Modeled after a college honors program, the Whitnall High School Honors Program is designed to maximize the learning experiences for students within and beyond the classroom. It serves as an overlay of differentiated instruction and deeper learning opportunities in conjunction with the rigorous curriculum. The Honors Program delivers academic challenges and growth opportunities for exceptionally motivated students.

Key Criteria Key criteria for the Whitnall High School Honors Program opportunities include: Expansive, innovative thinking inclusive of intellectual risks ● ● Engagement with the complexities of difference, diversity, and a consciousness of global citizenship Leadership ● Project and service based learning ● ● Enhancement of intellectual life on campus Support of the mission of Whitnall High School ●

Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities Curated Experiences - Student Choice Experiences - Students are required to complete each Students are required to complete of the Curated Experiences. Note that fifteen (15) units of Student Choice these experiences do still allow students Experiences. Ideally, students will to take ownership of learning. choose a variety of these experience types.

Curated Experiences Participation in Common Read ● Whitnall Lecture Series ● ● Participation in Local, State, or National Competition

Student Choice Experiences Curriculum Based Potential Units Experience 1-2 Extended/Alternative Readings 1-2 Extended/Alternative Assignments, Labs, or Projects Beyond the Curriculum Potential Units Experience 5-10 Passion Based Service Learning Project 1-5 Student Initiated Experience

Student Profile Students who are likely to be successful in the Whitnall High School Honors Program will possess and/or have a commitment to growth in the following traits: ● Integrity - commitment to upholding the school’s Academic Honesty policy Grit - courage and resolve; strength of character ● Self-motivation and self-discipline ● Good organizational skills ● ● An avid interest in reading different types of texts Ability to work independently and collaboratively ● Desire to make the most of the high school experience ●

Expectations of Me Conference with & coach program participants ● Maintain a GoogleClassroom page of forms, resources, etc. ● ● Hold monthly meetings Convene an Evaluation Team ● Seek out learning opportunities ● Create experiences at WHS ○ Curate a bank of resources for experiences beyond WHS ○ Collaborate with WHS teachers to ensure a wide array of opportunities are available ○

Timeline Informational Meetings → 10/2 through 10/18 ● Open Program Applications → 10/16 through 10/31 ● ● Begin Experiences → 11/5 Kzimpel@whitnall.com