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Challenge Yourself with Honors Options

Minnesota Online High School offers multiple pathways for students seeking academic challenges and rigorous coursework. Whether you're driven by specific subjects or aiming to earn a prestigious honors diploma, we provide flexible options to match your ambitions while maintaining our signature supportive learning environment.

Three Ways to Earn Honors Recognition

1. Honors Course Option

Most of our courses offer an honors option for students who want an extra academic challenge. Choose to complete the honors designation within a course, and it will appear on your transcript. This is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to academic rigor in specific subject areas.

2. Honors Diploma

Earn a distinguished Honors Diploma by completing at least 5 credits (10 semester courses) in honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or PSEO courses with a grade of B- or better. This prestigious credential signals to colleges and employers your dedication to demanding coursework.

3. Category Honors Designation

Earn honors recognition in specific subject areas: Art, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, or World Languages. Complete at least 3 credits (6 semester courses) with a grade of B- or better in honors, AP, or PSEO courses within each category. This approach allows you to highlight excellence in your areas of passion and strength.

Detailed Honors Requirements

For comprehensive details about honors options, eligibility requirements, and how each designation appears on your transcript, download our complete guide:

Download Honors Options Guide (PDF)

Course Availability

To find out when specific honors courses are offered and plan your academic schedule, visit our course schedule page. Our course catalog includes hundreds of options across all subject areas, with many available in honors or AP versions.

Why Choose Honors Courses?

  • College Preparation: Honors and AP courses strengthen college applications and demonstrate readiness for university-level work.
  • Flexible Learning: Pursue honors coursework at your own pace in our supportive online environment.
  • Expert Instruction: Benefit from dedicated instruction with a 10.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
  • Recognition: Earn credentials that stand out—whether on your transcript or as part of an honors diploma.
  • Balanced Challenge: Take honors courses alongside other subjects to maintain your ideal academic balance.

Ready to Challenge Yourself?

Join Minnesota Online High School and take control of your academic journey. Whether you're pursuing a single honors course or working toward an honors diploma, we're here to support your success.

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