honors class
nounUK /ˈɒnəz klɑːs/
US /ˈɑːnərz klæs/
A special class that is harder and for students who do very well in school.
Maya takes an honors class in math because she loves numbers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A class that gives extra credit or a higher grade point value.
His honors class counts more toward his GPA than a regular class.
3. A group of students recognized for being especially smart or hardworking.
The honors class went on a special field trip to the science museum.
4. A course that covers more material than the usual one.
The honors class finished the whole textbook by December.