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Ninth Grade Honors Curriculum

High-achieving, motivated students seeking academic rigor and intellectual challenge have the opportunity to take honors courses in the core academic areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish.

Honors students demonstrate initiative, creativity, drive, and independence. The depth, length, and frequency of assignments are demanding, and the pace of instruction is brisk. Some courses require summer preparation. Students may take up to five honors classes, depending on their interests and qualifications.

A classroom full of students during a discussion at the 9th grade honors summer symposium
Students interacting during the 9th grade honors summer symposium
Students in the 9th grade honors symposium gather for an art lecture during the summer symposium
A student works at the whiteboard during the 9th grade honors summer symposium

Students are considered for placement in one or more honors courses based on their prior record of achievement and teacher recommendations. Success in honors courses requires strong critical reading, writing, computing, and reasoning skills.

Questions? Please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at 860-425-5761.

PLEASE NOTE: Teachers and school counselors review student performance and make adjustments to ensure all students have the opportunity to perform at high levels and maximize their potential. Norwich Free Academy offers opportunities for students to take honors courses at all grade levels.