honors track

Rigorous academic pathway

An honors track is a sequence of advanced courses within a school's curriculum, designed for students who demonstrate higher academic ability or motivation.

Students on the honors track typically take more rigorous versions of standard subjects: She's been on the honors track since middle school.

The designation appears on transcripts and may affect college admissions.

Also called honors program or honors pathway.

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honors trackvocational track

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general education · alternative education · GED program · credit recovery

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