Honors Ranking System
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The Honors Ranking System is designed to:--Remove the disincentives in the current ranking system which discourage otherwise capable students from taking the most challenging courses in the core areas; --Encourage students to take the most challenging courses they are capable of taking; --Remove the competitive disadvantage with similar high schools across the nation which already have implemented alternative class ranking systems for their Honors/Accelerated/AP students; and --NOT disadvantage students who do not choose Honors/Accelerated/AP courses. Within the Honors Ranking System, the current system (regular ranking system) would be maintained along with a dual track Honors Ranking System. To qualify for an Honors Rank at Eagan High School, students must meet the following criteria:1. Take at least 24 trimester courses of Honors/Accelerated/AP courses (from the list at left) throughout grades 9-12. Students must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) trimester courses in each of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. 2. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for an Honors/Accelerated/AP course (see list at left) to count toward the total grade level minimums of 24 trimester courses. Pass/No Credit grades will not be counted in this system. THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS TO COLLEGE ADMISSION WILL CONTINUE TO BE: (BEYOND CLASS RANK/GPA) -The challenging courses taken by the student -College Entrance Examination Scores (students who challenge themselves get higher test scores!) -Co-curricular activity participation -Participation in activities outside of school including service activities -Special talents -College Application/Essay -Letters of Recommendation -Interview -Reputation of a student’s high school (Eagan High School’s reputation is very strong) -Other (cultural and geographical diversity, family alumni, etc.) |
| Contact: Polly Reikowski |
