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Knox County Middle SchoolsHonors Criteria Placement Criteria7th GradeIn order to assure multiple pathways for honors, students may qualify for honors courses by meeting at least one of the following criteria:Mathematics
- At least 84% on TCAP/TN Ready standardized test.
- Cumulative grade average of C or better if previously enrolled in 6th grade honors math class.
- Teacher recommendation.
Reading/Language Arts- At least 84% on TCAP/TN Ready standardized test.
- Cumulative grade average of C or better if previously enrolled in a 6th grade honors language arts class.
- Teacher recommendation.
Science
- At least 84% on TCAP/TN Ready standardized test.
- Cumulative grade average of C or better if previously enrolled in 6th grade honors science class.
- Teacher recommendation.
Social Studies- At least 84% on TCAP/TN Ready standardized test.
- Cumulative grade average of C or better if previously enrolled in 6th grade honors history class.
- Teacher recommendation.
*Students entering middle school, from outside the district, will be placed using identical or similar standardized assessment data.*Parents, students and staff may appeal student placement decisions at all grade levels by contacting the school principals of the respective grade level (6th- Mr. Toth, 7th- Mr. Bailey and 8th- Ms. McDonald).