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Freshman Academy Honors Program
FRESHMAN HONORS PROGRAM Walker Valley High School
The Freshman Academy Honors program provides a rigorous course of study for our students through enriching and stimulating experiences in the classroom. It exists to support highly motivated students who demonstrate exemplary levels of work ethic, drive, and self-discipline. This program will appeal to students who will not only adhere to these standards, but will also commit to the vision we have set forth for this program and be dedicated to a quality education.
This program, similar to that of financial scholarships, academic recognitions, and student awards, is highly competitive. Students should understand that each applicant is evaluated and considered in comparison to other applicants under the following five criteria:
•1. Course assessment scores (these assessments are taken in the spring) •2. TCAP scores •3. EXPLORE test scores •4. Application form •5. Attendance, Discipline, Grades
Please be advised of the following dates:
*Monday, April 29th - Completion of application form *Tuesday, April 30th - Science assessment *Wednesday, May 1st - English assessment *Thursday, May 2nd - Math assessment *Friday, May 3rd - Makeup day for any excused miss
Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm each night, Walker Valley will host a parent night in the auditorium. This will include a time to tour facilities and meet with staff. We are asking that families attend one night or the other.
*Each of these days will begin with a dismissal of students to OMS cafeteria at 3:10pm. Parents can make plans to pickup students at 4:00pm from the cafeteria. Students will not be timed, but should be completed before 4:00pm each day.
*Calculators are allowed for any assessment. (Cell phones cannot be used as calculators.)
Freshman Academy Honors Program Walker Valley High School 2013-2014
Parents and students, please note the following information regarding the Freshman Academy Honors Program. There are a few changes from last year's process. Application to the program: Ocoee Middle School students will have opportunity to apply for the Honors Program on Monday, April 29th. The application process will take place at Ocoee Middle School beginning at 3:10pm in the school's cafeteria. Students that are interested in completing an application (which is required for admission) should report to the OMS cafeteria when the announcement is made on that day. The application process will take 20 - 40 minutes and will include general questions regarding the student's desire to apply to the program. Students will complete this process without assistance from parents and/or teachers. We have also scheduled a parent meeting for either Monday, April 29th or Tuesday, April 30th with both meetings starting at 7:30pm It is only necessary to attend one of these meetings. This meeting will provide additional information regarding the application process. Non Ocoee Middle School students will have opportunity to apply for the program on either Thursday, June 13 or Thursday, June 27. These students should make arrangements to meet at Walker Valley High School by 8:30am to complete their application. Students are only required to attend one of these dates to make application. Assessment Requirements: Ocoee Middle School students that complete the application process on April 29th will need to make arrangements to complete individual assessments. Assessments will take place at Ocoee Middle School on Tuesday, April 30th (for science), Wednesday, May 1st (for English) and Thursday, May 2nd (for math). The assessments will be held in the cafeteria beginning promptly at 3:05. The assessments should take no longer than 45 minutes each. Each student will only be asked to assess the course in which they desire to enroll in. For example, a student that desires to only take science honors would only be asked to take the science assessment on that Thursday. It is important to remember that a student that has not completed the assessment requirement will not be eligible for that honors course. (*Make up dates for any assessment or application will be Friday, May 2nd beginning at 3:10pm at OMS. All makeup will be done on that day.) Non Ocoee Middle School students will take their assessments on either June 13th or June 27th. Each student will only be asked to assess the course in which they desire to enroll in. For example, a student that desires to only take science honors would only be asked to take the science assessment. It is important to remember that a student that has not completed the assessment requirement will not be eligible for that honors course. The schedule for both summer dates will be as follows: 8:30am - Application completion 9:00am - Math assessment 10:00am - English assessment 11:00am - Science assessment Students should check in at the Walker Valley main office that morning for direction to testing site.
Final Note: Application for enrollment in honors courses at Walker Valley is a comprehensive process. Please remember the other components to the process.
*Students from other systems will need to provide appropriate standardized test scores other than the EXPLORE and/or TCAP exams.
Students that apply will receive written notice of their placement by mail the second week of July. While we understand this may seem late, it is imperative that we take as much time as possible to appropriately place all of our incoming students. If you have any questions, please let us know. Mrs. Kathy Lane - Freshman Guidance Counselor klane@bradleyschools.org 336-3449
Mr. Denny H. Collins - Freshman Academy Principal dcollins@bradleyschools.org 336-1383
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