about soar academy
SOAR Academy is Westwood High School’s honors program - a small, dedicated community of students who are highly motivated to meet formidable academic challenges, to take risks, and to think deeply, critically and creatively. The Academy recognizes talent in all disciplines and will provide students a personalized program of study that encourages them to excel in areas of interest, strength and weakness. In SOAR, students will complete College Board Advanced Placement courses, honors level courses, honors level elective courses, independent and original research, formal presentations for audiences at the university level, enrichment activities and community service.
The Academy will not only enrich students’ high school experience but will also foster their ability to compile an impressive resume of rigorous coursework and research, which will enhance college and scholarship applications. In addition, Academy students who successfully complete all components of the SOAR curriculum will have their program achievement printed on their transcripts. They will be invited, along with their families, to an exclusive banquet in their honor, where they will receive an Academy diploma. Academy graduates will also receive special recognition at Westwood High’s graduation ceremony (including the wearing of a silver stole and identification in the graduation program).
The Academy will not only enrich students’ high school experience but will also foster their ability to compile an impressive resume of rigorous coursework and research, which will enhance college and scholarship applications. In addition, Academy students who successfully complete all components of the SOAR curriculum will have their program achievement printed on their transcripts. They will be invited, along with their families, to an exclusive banquet in their honor, where they will receive an Academy diploma. Academy graduates will also receive special recognition at Westwood High’s graduation ceremony (including the wearing of a silver stole and identification in the graduation program).