Welcome To Honors Math

***You can reach me at jowsiany@sainthelenaschool.org or jowsiany@sthelenaschool.org.*** 

Reminders:

  1. Please sign and return all tests.
  2. Third trimester begins on Monday, 3/16/26.
  3. Math competitions:
    • Pope John Paul High School on Wednesday, 3/25/26 – letters were distributed to interested 8th grade students on 3/3. These are due by 3/10.
    • LaSalle College High School on Saturday, 4/25/26 – more information to come soon to interested 7th & 8th grade students.

Upcoming Tests/Quizzes:

8th grade:  
5th grade:  
7th grade:  
6th grade:  
4th grade:  

Homework:

 

Monday 3/16/26

8th grade:    pg. 14-15 #1-6  in packet -graphing quadratics in vertex form

5th grade:    P193-194 in HW Journal

7th grade:    pg. 509-510  in workbook

6th grade:    complete pg.  575-576

4th grade:   P148 & 153 in HW Journal

Tuesday 3/17/26 (No homework for St. Patrick’s Day!)

 

Wednesday 3/18/26

8th grade:   pg. 19 in packet ALL; quiz on Tuesday, 3/24/26

5th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

7th grade:  none due to Terra Novas

6th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

5th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

 

Thursday 3/19/26

8th grade:    Complete two IXL skills linked on Google Classroom – you must obtain an 80 or higher Smart Score.

5th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

7th grade:  none due to Terra Novas

6th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

5th grade:   none due to Terra Novas

 

Links to important websites:

 

Honors Math Program admission for the 2025-2026 School Year  

The protocol for accepting students into this program includes the following:

  • Standardized testing grades:
    • Math: composite score of 90% or above
    • CSI (InView testing): Must be 115 or higher (target score is 120)
    • Reading: composite score of 80% or above
  • Final grades in math:
    • From third grade entering the program in fourth grade: VG or O
    • From fourth or fifth grade entering the program in fifth or sixth grade: 93 or above.
  • Final grades in reading: 85 (G) or above for all students
  • Teacher Recommendation is required.
  • Participation in the Honors Math Program is contingent upon the approval of the Archdiocesan Mathematics Committee.
  • Students not meeting the above criteria will not be admitted into the program without approval. Some students may be invited to join the program on a probationary basis if they meet most, but not all, criteria.
  • *** In order to remain in Honors Math class, each student must maintain at least an 85 average (end of year average).  ***