What are "honors classes"?

What are "honors classes"?

Shelbi Wilson (Teacher, Lincoln High School, Riverside, CA) gives expert video advice on: How many credits do I need to graduate?; What's the secret to choosing the right classes?; What should I do if I'm falling behind in class? and more...

Honors classes are for students who want to take more of a rigorous schedule. The honors classes tend to be more self-paced. They are often more rigorous. The teachers sometimes require more of their students in honors classes, and a lot of times when students are taking honors classes, it's assumed that they are looking to continue on into higher education, and not stop their education at a high school diploma. So when a student takes honors classes, we assume that they're looking for a more self-paced environment - a rigorous class schedule that is assuming and projecting them onto higher education.