Honors courses offer more rigor and depth in the subject area. The Early College Syllabus and Road to College Guide details opportunities for students to begin earning college credit (i.e.  Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment and International Baccalaureate) and also assists students in preparing to apply and attend a college or university program.

• The Early College Syllabus and Road to College Guide Trifold
• The Early College Syllabus and Road to College Guide

Honors Courses
Honors courses are available in the middle school and high school level. The availability and selection of Honors courses vary from school to school. Honors courses offer more rigor and depth in the subject being studied. Interested students are typically asked to submit an application for Honors courses during late-winter/spring school registration periods (current academic grades, achievement test scores, student essay samples and teacher recommendations may be used as selection criteria for participation). Honors courses are designated with an “H” or “Honors” in the Jordan School District Course Catalog.

Assess Yourself

Before deciding whether to enroll in more advanced courses, students may wish to assess their commitment to and motivation for advanced work.  Just as teachers are dedicated to developing exemplary programs, students must also exhibit the same dedication to succeed academically. 

• Are you willing to spend several hours each night doing homework? This commitment may mean less time available for a job.
• Are you willing to actively participate in class discussion, read widely, pursue library and online research, and write extensively?
• Are you willing to deal with some tasks that are tedious, time-consuming, or repetitive to learn a new skill?
• Are you willing to master the competencies of the course rather than rely on extra-credit?
• Are you capable of managing your time, including pursuing long-term, complex assignments, without excessive reliance on teacher direction or student collaboration?
• Are you willing to risk competition among other highly accomplished and bright students?  In other words, are you willing to risk a grade lower than an “A”?
• Are you willing to pursue a course of study that is appropriate for your needs and abilities and that is not based upon what friends have selected?