Westview Honors Scholar
The Westview Honors Scholar is awarded to students who demonstrate academic rigor, integrity in their work, and a willingness to devote personal time in the service of others throughout their high school experience. This was formally the Honors Diploma and Westview Scholar awards. Students earning the Westview Honors Scholar will receive a stole to wear at graduation.
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Requirements
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· 3.5 Cumulative unweighted GPA by the end of the first semester of the student’s senior year
· Complete 3 years of study of the same world language or demonstration of multilingualism through an approved language assessment test (e.g., STAMP, ELPA)
· 10 semesters of advanced programs or honors designated courses or completion of the requirements for a career pathway
· Maintain a full schedule of classes all years of high school
- A full load is at least 5 classes each semester and earning at least 24 total credits
· Be an active participant in at least one co-curricular or extra-curricular activity each year of high school (e.g., athletics, clubs, leadership, performing arts outside of a WHS class, employment)
· Completion of a pre-approved Service-Learning Project during the student’s junior/senior year
· Adherence to the Westview Academic Integrity Policy
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How do I apply for the Westview Honors Scholar?
Students who feel they have met the requirements should complete and submit the application by May 1st of their senior year. Please note: The Service-Learning pre-approval must be completed before a student can count hours. The deadline for getting pre-approved is November 15th of the student’s senior year.
Where do I get the application?
Applications for both Service Learning and Westview Honors Scholar are available from the A.P. Coordinator or in the counseling office. Completed applications must be submitted to the A.P. Coordinator (located in the Upper North Cluster office).
Which classes offer Honors?
Literature and Composition 9, Literature and Composition 10, and STEM Physics, offer options each semester for students to earn honors credit on student transcripts. Global Studies 9 and American Studies 10 offer options in the spring semester for students to earn honors credit.
Why should I try to earn the award?
· The award recognizes those students who have excelled in a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including many honors and advanced classes.
· Diploma recipients have shown additional effort and dedication by carrying out a service project.
· It is required to become eligible for Valedictorian.
Can any of the above requirements be waived?
No. Transfer students are welcome to meet with the Advanced Programs Coordinator to determine if their transfer classes qualify them for the award. Students who complete all of the requirements can apply for the award during their senior year.
What courses offer advanced credit?
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Arts
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AP Studio Art, Cantores, Wind Ensemble, Acting 3, AP Music Theory
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CTE
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Accounting III, Advanced Accounting, Advanced Culinary Arts, Cadet Teaching Capstone, Early Education Internship, Film Seminar, Manufacturing II, Marketing III
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Health
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Advanced Health Careers
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Language Arts
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AP Language, AP Literature, Senior Inquiry, Survey of American Lit/Writing 122, Writing 121/122
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Math
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Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics
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Science
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Human Anatomy Physiology, AP Physics I, AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science
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Social Studies
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AP Government, AP Economics, AP World History, AP United States History, AP Psychology, Cultural Anthropology
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Technology
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AP Computer Science Principles
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World Languages
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Spanish IV or V, French IV or V (highest level offered), Japanese IV or V (highest level offered)
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Will I automatically earn a Westview Honors Scholar Award if I have fulfilled the criteria?
No. Students apply for the award. The application consists of being pre-approved for the Service Learning component of the award and submitting a final checklist of requirements, Service Learning hours log, and Service Learning reflection. The Service Learning pre-approval must be completed by the end of the first nine weeks of the students senior year (the beginning of November) and the final checklist, log, and reflection is due May 1st. The AP Coordinator will work with students to support completion of the requirements.
What is a Service Learning Project?
Students must engage in community service hours OUTSIDE of Westview high school. Before students engage in service, they must present a brief service plan and receive approval. At least 60 hours at no more than two different venues is required. Students must submit documentation of their volunteer work (see Service Learning Documentation form), and complete a written reflection following completion of the service. Pre-approval is due at the end of the first nine weeks (early November) and the documentation and reflection are due by May 1st of the senior year. A student may begin the project during junior year but not before. See the Service Learning Application for a complete list of criteria and restrictions.
Dual-Credit Courses
In addition to the Advanced Placement Program, Portland Community College and other colleges also offer the opportunity for students to earn college credit while taking courses at Westview. Listed below are courses that offer this option. As additional courses are continually being added, students should speak with their teachers or counselor about these opportunities.
Current dual credit courses include:
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Advanced Accounting – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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Field Biology & Sustainable Foods II – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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Advanced Automotive Technology – Offered at grade 12
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French III – Offered at grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Advanced Health Careers – Offered at grade 12
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French IV – Offered at grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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AP Calculus AB Offered at grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Health Careers I – Offered at grades 11, 12
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AP Calculus BC – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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Human Anatomy and Physiology – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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AP Psychology – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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Pre-Calculus – Offered at grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Applied Chemistry & Sustainable Foods – Offered at grades 10, 11, 12
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Senior Inquiry – Offered at grade 12
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Auto Tech 1 – Offered at grades11, 12
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Survey of American Literature/Writing 122 – Offered at grade 12
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Cultural Anthropology – Offered at grades 11, 12
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Writing 121/122 – Offered at grades 11, 12
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More Questions?
See Mrs. Ferris, the AP Coordinator in the Upper North Cluster office.
