English Language Arts
The following criteria are used for placement in English 9H:
- An average grade of A to A+ (at least 93) in Grade 8 English for Terms 1 and 2
- Placement of “mid- or above grade level” on January 2023 iReady diagnostic
- A score of 515 or higher on the Grade 7 ELA MCAS exam
- 8th grade teacher recommendation based on work habits (quality of work, effort, homework completion)
- Outstanding skills in writing