Honors Magnet Program

The AHS Honors Magnet Program is an Advanced Academic College Preparatory program designed to develop well-rounded students in a “School-Within-a-School” setting. Students are encouraged to be involved in every aspect of extracurricular student life – music, athletics, art and drama.

Eligibility Requirements:

§ Students qualify for the Honors Magnet based on the following criteria:

§ “B” average or better in 8^th grade core courses.

§ A composite score of 70% or better in Reading and Mathematics on the 8^th grade Achievement Test.

§ Recommendations from the student’s eight grade teachers, school counselor and administration.

§ A readiness test for algebra/geometry as demonstrated on an algebra placement exam.

§ Ability to communicate as demonstrated by an appropriate score on a reading comprehension test.

§ Ability to demonstrate competency in writing skills in the form an essay.

Community Involvement:

Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer service each year. This participation in the community develops the students’ appreciation for Albany and Dougherty County and enriches their understanding and empathy for others.

Field Trips:

All Magnet Students will participate in a number of field trips each year. The trips will be an integral part of the curriculum and encompass all academic areas. Field trip experience expand student horizons and help develop cultural awareness.

Parent Participation:

Parents and students are expected to fully support the magnet program. Parents should offer encouragement, guidance, and a home environment that fosters the objectives and standards of the magnet program. Parents should support school policies and instill in their young adult student the importance of respecting authority and behaving properly at school.

Transportation:

Transportation is provided by school bus for those students living beyond Albany High’s zoned boundaries.

Curriculum Plan:

NINTH GRADE

English

Algebra I/Geometry

Physical Science

Foundations of Knowledge

This required course is a cross-curricular introductory honors course covering the following areas:

Study, Research and Organizational Skills

SAT-Oriented Vocabulary Study

Oral Communication Skills

Introduction to Humanities and Mythology

College Inquiry Research Project

Writing Skills

Foreign Language

Personal Fitness/Health

TENTH GRADE

American Literature

Geometry/Algebra II

Chemistry

World History

Elective/Foreign Language

Elective

ELEVENTH GRADE

British Literature

Algebra II/Trigonometry

Biology

AP US History

Academic Elective

Elective

TWELTH GRADE

AP English/Comparative Literature

Trigonometry/AP Calculus

Physics

Senior Project

Academic Elective

Elective