Academics
Elder Honors Program
The Honors Program Plus and Honors Program are designed for the academically gifted students of Elder High School. Rigorous coursework in our highest levels of classes is the cornerstone of these two prestigious programs. Additionally, members of either program receive financial assistance to defray the cost of preparation for the A.C.T.
Students in Elder's Honors Program Plus and Honors Program must embrace intellectual challenges, show a willingness to grow academically, and seek ways to use their God-given intellectual gifts in the pursuit of not only knowledge but also the joy and wonder of learning. Members of these programs will find their teachers beside them during their academic journey, ready to teach Honors Program Plus and Honors Program members how to build on their academic gifts in laying the foundation for a bright, promising, Christ-centered future.
Specific information regarding admittance into these two programs can be accessed by clicking on the section headers below.
Students in Elder's Honors Program Plus and Honors Program must embrace intellectual challenges, show a willingness to grow academically, and seek ways to use their God-given intellectual gifts in the pursuit of not only knowledge but also the joy and wonder of learning. Members of these programs will find their teachers beside them during their academic journey, ready to teach Honors Program Plus and Honors Program members how to build on their academic gifts in laying the foundation for a bright, promising, Christ-centered future.
Specific information regarding admittance into these two programs can be accessed by clicking on the section headers below.
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Honors Program Plus
Membership into the Honors Program Plus (HP+) will be offered to students who score in the 95th percentile or above on the High School Placement Test.HP+ students will be scheduled for the highest level courses available at Elder, including Honors level or Advanced Placement, and will be expected to maintain a final academic grade for any course taken of 85 or higher.HP+ students will be provided individualized academic and career guidance. Members are offered up to $250 toward the cost of ACT preparation courses. -
Honors Program
Membership into the Honors Program (HP) will be offered to students who score in the 80th percentile or above on the High School Placement Test.HP students will be scheduled for Advanced College Prep level or higher (Honors or Advanced Placement) classes and will be expected to maintain a final academic grade for any course taken of 85 or higher.Members are offered up to $250 toward the cost of ACT preparation courses.
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Cincinnati’s First Catholic Diocesan High School
