Honors Program

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, combined with various leadership and philanthropic opportunities, are the cornerstones of these two prestigious programs.

Students in Elder's Honors Program Plus and Honors Program will be provided individualized academic- and career-focused guidance and opportunities. They will also be involved in and plan service projects within the local community and represent Elder at specific functions.

Specific information regarding admittance into these two programs can by clicking on the section headers below:

Important Notice

For admission into the Honors Program Plus and Honors Program for the 2021-2022 school year, the NPR Core Composite of the IOWA Test is the score that will be used to determine students' eligibility.

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Honors Program Plus

The Honors Program Plus (HP+) awards its members Elder's most valuable merit scholarship: $6,000. Membership will be offered to students who score in the 98th percentile or above on their most recent standardized 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 minimum average of 85% at the conclusion of each grading period.

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 will be offered to students who score in the 90th percentile or above on their most recent standardized test and includes a $3,000 scholarship.

Qualified applicants will be considered for membership in the Honors Program (HP) based on the merits of their application, which includes an essay requirement.

HP students will be scheduled for Advanced College Prep level or higher (Honors or Advanced Placement) classes and will be expected to maintain a minimum average of 85% at the conclusion of each grading period.

Members are offered up to $250 toward the cost of ACT preparation courses.

Application Deadline

Students interested in being a member of either the Honors Program Plus or Honors Program must have a complete admission application submitted by December 4, 2020 (including scholarship application and any other required paperwork).