Palmer Trinity School

{ 34 } UPPER SCHOOL HONORS, A DVA NCED PL ACEMENT A ND IB POLICY Beyond mastery and ability level, the Palmer Trinity School "honors" student is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and reflective. He or she is a self-motivated and conscientious learner. He/she is capable of thoughtful inquiry and willing to take intellectual risks. Abstract analysis and creativity are qualities that enhance the abilities of the independent "honors" learner. Above all, the "honors" student displays a genuine love of learning and takes pride in the intellectual process. Palmer Trinity School offers honors level and Advanced Placement courses in each of the academic disciplines. Admission to these courses is a highly selective process, requiring students to have demonstrated superior work ("A" or better in college prep classes within that specific discipline) and obtain departmental approval. Individual departments may require students to complete entrance examinations successfully or to provide proof of writing proficiency. Honors level, Advanced Placement and IB courses are curriculum driven, a fact that requires students to maintain a brisk pace. All course work requires an increased level of engagement in class discussion and written assignments. It is recommended that students take no more than two Advanced Placement courses in a given year. Once enrolled in an honors level, Advanced Placement or IB course, it is expected that the student will remain in that course for the entire year. If, following consultation with their teacher and advisor, a student wishes to withdraw from one of these courses, that student must receive permission from the Department and Division Head. In any semester course, students who withdraw prior to the mid-semester of semester I, may withdraw with a "W." Students who withdraw at the end of the first semester will have the course grade recorded on the official transcript. Students may not withdraw from a semester course after the mid-semester. Students taking Advanced Placement or IB courses are required to sit for the final external examinations. ese examinations are offered on the Palmer Trinity School campus each Spring. COLLEGE A DV ISING Danny Reynolds, Director x208 College Advising is a combined effort between the School, student, parents, and post-secondary institutions. e goal of the College Advising process is to assist, prepare, guide, advise, and support each student in the process of making the best college choice. e advisor acts as a guide for students and an information resource for parents during the process. e office provides a variety of opportunities to make this important experience a success, which may include: • Visits of college admission representatives to the Palmer Trinity School campus during the fall term • Annual College Fair for Miami-Dade County Independent Schools held in the spring for Juniors and their families • Deans' Program • Annual Financial Aid workshops • Sophomore Mock Admissions Case Studies Workshop • Online college-search programs through SCOIR

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