Courses for High School Credit
At West End, we are committed to excelling students throughout their time in middle school. Students have multiple opportunities to take classes for high school credit.
We have Integrated Math I and High School Spanish both available as in-person courses offered annually to 8th graders. Additionally, students have an opportunity to take virtual high school courses while at West End. This year, many 8th grade students are taking High School Environmental Science while a West End teacher assists with proctoring.
Honors Courses
Honors English Language Arts (ELA) will be offered to students in 6th-8th grade, and Honors Math will be offered to 6th and 7th grade. In 8th grade, students have the opportunity to take Integrated Math I for High School credit.
While all classes at West End offer students a relevant and rigorous IB education, honors courses will substantially exceed the content standards, learning expectations, and performance indicators approved by the State Board of Education. Teachers of honors courses will model instructional approaches that facilitate maximum interchange of ideas among students: independent study, self-directed research and learning, and appropriate use of technology.
Please be aware that your student’s enrollment in an honors course will be based on previous performance, not previous placement. The data to determine honors placements will come from many sources including but not limited to:
- Benchmark testing
- TCAP testing
- TVAAS Projections
- Grades
- Teacher recommendations
Applications for next year's Honors courses come out in the Spring.