Perry Middle School offers courses for students who are highly motivated and high achieving. The curriculum and instruction in Honors and Accelerated classes extends and enriches the students through research-based practices designed to engage and challenge advanced learners, e.g. problem/project-based learning, research, and investigations. Classes provide opportunities to build on individual academic strengths, develop critical and creative thinking skills, and prepare students for advanced coursework in high school, i.e. Honors and Advanced Placement at Perry High School.
Middle School Honors Courses are offered in Honors Algebra 1 and Language Arts (7-8), Science (8), and Social Studies (8). The honors program is designed to provide extension and rigor that goes beyond the core curriculum for students who meet high academic standards and desire to excel in their academic pursuits.
The Middle School Accelerated Program offers courses in Math (6-8), Spanish (7-8). These courses represent content and standards beyond what is offered at a student’s grade level and may in some cases include high school credit.
Criteria for Honors and Accelerated Programming
It is recommended that students taking honors and/or accelerated courses at Perry Middle School be organized, disciplined, and self-motivated learners.
We use the following information to consider appropriate placement of students in honors and accelerated courses:
- Accelerated or Advanced score status on state achievement tests recommended for the past two years
- 90th Percentile or higher on academic benchmark assessments (i.e., iReady math, iReady reading)
- Should finish the previous course with at least a final grade of B or higher
- Teacher recommendation and/or Gifted identification
While we encourage students to stretch their abilities, there are situations where this is not recommended. Please review the above criteria and discuss with your child prior to scheduling.