The Messmer High School
Honors Program was created to challenge students who are hard working and academically
gifted. The difference between an Honors class and a normal class is the pace.
Honors classes move at a tremendously fast pace. Therefore, students in the Honors Program have to come in everyday and prove that they belong and hold the
title of Honor Student. The students must demonstrate a scholar-like attitude,
illustrate maturity, display a good work ethic, and maintain a grade point average
of 3.2 or higher.
All of the hard work of the
students is rewarded with many different benefits. The benefits of the honors
program are a chance to earn college credit, increased opportunities to receive
scholarships, the opportunity to attend college-level seminars, to name a few.
Additionally, the students are given a school mentor and a personal laptop to
help them complete their courses. Although there are several great
opportunities in the program, “The benefits won’t come if the work isn’t done,” according to Honors Theology Teacher Ms. Donna Eddy. So, students must do their
absolute best to excel in the honors program.
The Honors Program is a great
example of the Messmer motto, “Hardwork + Discipline = Excellence.” The Honors students have to work hard on a daily basis, which takes
discipline. By doing this, successful students are created. In fact, last year
the Class of 2014 made history, by being the first class to ever have two
separate honors classes. This shows how more students are becoming dedicated
and active with their classwork, and taking it seriously. Junior Hikeem Williams-Davis says, "The classes are challenging and cause us to think deeper and put more effort into our work."
Messmer offers Honors
English, Theology, Art History, Calculus, Algebra, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Biology.
--Contributed by Junior Honors Student Jekim Jones Jr.
