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Should my student register for Honors or Regular courses at Eastview High School?
ƒ How do I truly know my child’s school ability level?
ƒ What does my student’s EXPLORE score tell me?
Your student’s current maturity level, past behavior and past academic performance indicate only a few
variables defining your child’s school ability level. We encourage you to look beyond these variables because
these may change through the maturity of high school students (especially for males). Other variables we
consider in making an honors placement recommendations are:
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MCA-II Math score (exceeds proficiency)
MCA-II Reading score (exceeds proficiency)
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CHALLENGING ALL STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Approximately 40% of all Eastview students take honors courses.
Approximately 90% of all Eastview students go on to a post-high school education.
Approximately 50% of all Eastview students go on to a post-high school education without taking honors
classes.
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EXPLORE score (see below) ƒ
teacher recommendations
writing samples
Eastview has a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare ALL students for post-high
school experiences.
Below is a sample of the EXPLORE Test results.
A composite score at or above the 85 percentile, is an indication your student has demonstrated the
academic readiness to be successful in an honors course at Eastview High School.
Core Scores
These sores are important to
consider when selecting specific
courses in math/science or
English/social studies.
Composite Score Percentile
A composite score in the 85
percentile range indicates
readiness for honors coursework
at EVHS.
College Readiness Indicators
An honors student at Eastview High School should have
scores that are ABOVE the college readiness benchmarks.
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