HONORS CREDIT CONTRACT
Mr. Mendelsohn
Verdugo Hills Multimedia Magnet High School
2016-2017 Academic Year
THE HONORS CONTRACT
An Honors Contract is a mechanism for adding Honors credit to a course that is not already an Honors class. This contract lists the specific requirements a student must fulfill in order to qualify for credit. The contract project adds an academic dimension to the course by introducing new material or by allowing the student to go into greater depth than normally required in this course.
Honors credit will be awarded only after the student has completed all of the terms of the contract, including the final in the course.
HONORS CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive Honors credit in this course, the student must meet the following requirements for the entire duration of the class (typically 45 school days for one term/quarter):
1) The student will meet the established requirements of the course as outlined in the Course Description
2) The student will consistently follow the Class Norms
3) The student will consistently maintain a class grade of B+ (85%) or better
4) The student will consistently maintain an attendance rate of 95% or better
5) The student will consistently maintain a grade of A (90%) or better in class participation
6) The student will consistently meet the deadlines for all assignments and major essays
7) The student will attain the grade of B+ or better on major essay assignments
8) The student will complete and present to the class an independent research project based
on the course topics. This project will be developed in conjunction with the teacher. The
project may include, but is not limited to:
• Additional research on a topic related to the course
• Biography of a famous person in the subject area
• Review of additional readings (articles, books) related to course subject matter
• Original musical composition, sculpture, theatrical script, or other work of art
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1) Fill out the top part of the Honors Credit Contract with your current information.
2) Meet with the class teacher and agree to the terms of the contract.
3) Obtain signatures from parents/guardians and the Multimedia Magnet Coordinator.
4) Submit signed contract to class teacher for review and final approval.
5) Complete work under the guidance and mentorship of class teacher and other relevant personnel.
Honors Contract project work must be completed prior to finals week at the end of the term in which the course is taken. For senior students, all work must be completed two weeks prior to graduation date.
HONORS CREDIT CONTRACT
2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
MR. MENDELSOHN/ ROOM 27
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Name: American Literature/Contemporary Composition Terms: A and B
Date: ______
STUDENT INFORMATION
PRINT STUDENT’S NAME:______
PRINT STUDENT’S EMAIL:______
English Grade Last Semester:______Last English Instructor: ______
• I have read and understand the requirements outlined in the description of the Honors Contract.
• I understand that I must successfully complete the requirements outlined in the description of the Honors
Contract in order to receive Honors Credit in the course.
• I understand that Honors Credit will only be awarded after I have successfully completed the requirements
outlined in the description of the Honors Contract.
• I understand that this contract does not affect my class grade; it is for additional Honors Credit only.
• I have reviewed the requirements outlined in the description of the Honors Contract with my parents/legal
guardians, and they agree with the terms of this contract.
• I have explained to my parent/legal guardian that he/she may contact the school or Mr. Mendelsohn at
any time with questions or concerns regarding the terms of this contract.
REQUIRED SIGNATURES
PRINT STUDENT’S NAME: ______
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______
PRINT PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S NAME:______
PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______
MAGNET COORDINATOR’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______
COURSE INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______