NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 31 LEVEL CHANGES Classes taken in middle and high school are a reflection of a student’s interests, achievements, and abilities. Course selections are important decisions and each student is encouraged to increase his or her reach, particularly in a field of interest. The challenge is for each student to choose classes and levels that will enable him or her to achieve academic success. The chart below should serve as a guideline for level changes. Please consider each class separately. For instance, to move from English 11 Regular to English 12 Honors, consider your son’s or daughter’s English 11 average and keep in mind the following: Anticipated Homework 20-30 minutes per night. Occasional long-term assignments required Student can expect 20–30 minutes per night with occasional long-term assignments required. Student can expect 30–45 minutes per night with additional long-term reading and project assignments. In a college-level course, homework generally exceeds 1 hour per night, with additional long-term reading and project assignments. After school AP labs/study groups will be required periodically throughout the year. Students must take the associated AP exam, except for seniors, for whom the exam is optional. Honors Plus course will have additional long-term reading, projects, and alternative assessments. Additional Considerat- ions: Must maintain a C or better summative average or better to remain at this level Move up considered with A to A- in RM level classes CTP, SSAT,FCAT: below passing Standardized scores , inconsistent stanines 3,4 Executive function-often disorganized with difficulty in completing assignments *Performance Indicator Check List =- on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the greatest level of demonstration Thinks abstractly, divergently and creatively (out of the box) Speaks and Writes with Advanced Vocabulary Prefers to work independently, is self- starting and sets own goals Actively leads and influences others Reasons and applies logical progression to behavioral and academic choices Risk-taker Demonstrates exceptional skills in one area Advocates for own learning Student is currently enrolled in To stay in the same level for next year, student must To move up one level for next year, student must Regular maintain a 74 summative average or better in Regular-level classes maintain a 90 summative average or better in a Regular-level class Honors maintain an 84 summative average or better in Honors-level classes maintain a 90 summative average or better in an Honors-level class AP/Honors Plus maintain an 84 or better summative average in AP-level classes; 84 or better summative average in Honors Plus N/A