Junior High Honours Program

The EIPS Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment. Students in the program will follow the Alberta Education Programs of Study.

Frequently Asked Questions

Junior High Honours Program Information Session

The Division will hold a virtual information session for all students in grades 7 and 8 and their families interested in learning more about the Junior High Honours program for the 2025-26 school year.

Wednesday, November 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Information Night Link

In order to join on a mobile device you may need to download the Microsoft Teams app.

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Program Criteria

As part of the Junior High Honours program, students are expected to complete 25 hours of community service in an area of passion. Students will also be automatically enrolled in the “CTF: Enterprise and Innovation” option course. Students will still be able to choose other options offered at the school they attend.

Students are eligible to apply to the EIPS Junior High Honours program if they have a minimum 80 per cent average in each of the four core subjects. Applications for the 2025-26 Junior High Honours program will open in January 2025. In early-February 2025, EIPS will confirm conditional acceptance in the 2025-26 Junior High Honours program, based on a student’s marks as of mid-January—exact date to be determined. Students must maintain their honours standing on the year-end report card in June to receive final acceptance in the Honours program for the upcoming year.

If the number of applications received exceeds the number of spaces available, a random draw will be completed to ensure equity and fairness to all students throughout the Division.

Program Locations

Junior High Honours program locations for 2025-26 will be determined based on applications received.

Junior High Honours program locations (2024-25):

• F.R. Haythorne Junior High (grades 8-9)
• Rudolph Hennig Junior High (grades 8-9)
• Sherwood Heights Junior High (grades 8-9)

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025-26 EIPS Junior High Honours program will open Jan. 13-26, 2025. Information will be sent directly to all current grades 7 and 8 families when applications open. After applications close, there is no late application process.