Mission Statement

Mission Statement
The mission of The Honors College is to develop the whole student
through rigorous course work for college entry and career success.
Vision
The vision is for all Honors College students to graduate with at least
a year’s worth of college credit upon entering post-secondary fields.
The Honors College Curriculum Criteria
School Counselors will recommend schedules for students based upon college and career interest.
FRESHMAN
*Minimum combination of three: Honors,
Advanced Placement, or Other Quality Point
Courses
*World Language Requirement
*On Grade Level with State Testing
Requirements
SOPHOMORE
*Minimum combination of four: Honors,
Advanced Placement, or Other Quality Point
Courses
*World Language Requirement
*On Grade Level with State Testing
Requirements
JUNIOR
SENIOR
*Minimum combination of four: Honors,
Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or
Other Quality Point Courses
*Must enroll in AP Capstone course—AP
Seminar
*At least 2 Advanced Placement or Dual
Enrollment Courses (one may be AP Seminar)
*World Language Requirement
*On Grade Level with State Testing
Requirements
*Minimum combination of four: Honors,
Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or
Other Quality Point Courses
*Must enroll in AP Capstone course—AP
Research
*At least 2 Advanced Placement or Dual
Enrollment Courses (one may be AP Research)
*On Grade Level with State Testing
Requirements
Counselors will work with students on the most appropriate course progression
based on student needs.
All students must enroll in the AP Capstone diploma program (beginning in
2017-18, students may enter as a sophomore).
All students must abide by the Honor Code.
The Honors College
Honor Code
I will let my conscience guide me in my everyday actions and
endeavors at Northeast High School.
I will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid, as defined by my
teacher both explicitly and implicitly, from any source on exams,
homework, quizzes, papers, or any other academic endeavor.
I will not steal or violate the property of others, either academic
or material.
I will pledge my honesty to the school community, and I expect
others to be responsible and to do the same.
Scholarship and Integrity will serve as my foundation and
commitment to excellence.
On all my work, my name affirms my honor.
Benefits

Students will participate in the Future Stars
program, a set of seven specific college preparation
lessons during grades 10-11:
1. Objectives, Universities vs. Liberal Arts Colleges
2. Understanding Mid-50%ile; Top Tier Colleges
3. College Research Results; Limiting Factors; Special College
Opportunities
4. College Characteristics, Common Myths
5. Your College Results; Florida Suprises
6. College Essay Writing
7. Getting Organized; Admissions Statistics
 Students will engage in SAT and ACT preparation
through both face to face and online curricula
 Individualized and personalized advising for college
from your counselor
 College field trips and guest speakers
Commitment
 Maintain entrance curriculum criteria
 Attend all meetings and events
 Complete assignments from Future Stars Lessons 17 and test preparation programs
 Enroll in AP Capstone courses (Seminar and
Research)