<p>Schinagus (and others with students who take fine arts classes), My daughter faced a similar situation with Chamber Ensemble. During her 9th grade year, she proposed that an honors track be offered within the Chamber Ensemble class; as a result, students can now take Chamber Ensemble for regular or honors credit. To earn honors credit, a student must do extra work each quarter, such as taking private lessons or composing a piece of music.</p>