Starting in sixth grade, students enter one of two math tracks, one which concludes with the completion of algebra I (regular and honors) and one which concludes with the completion of geometry. Based on a portfolio of information, students place into one of the tracks at the beginning of sixth grade. As students progress, they can move among the levels. Some students for whom math is a greater challenge will complete the first part of algebra I in the eighth grade.

 

Pre-Algebra Track
The pre-algebra track covers much of the same content as the algebra course, but builds a stronger understanding of fundamental concepts. Students completing this course in eighth grade are prepared with a solid understanding of algebraic concepts for high school. Topics covered during the course include, among others: division of fractions, analyzing area and volume, solving variables and expressions, solving and analyzing linear equations, graphing functions, and factoring. This track culminates with an algebra preparation course in eighth grade.

 

Algebra Track
Students on this track take pre-algebra in seventh grade and complete algebra I in eighth grade. Within that track, there are two options: regular and honors. Both courses essentially cover the same standards; the honors class moves at a faster pace, covers additional topics, and explores certain topics more deeply. Both levels emphasize open-ended problem solving and problems that apply to everyday life, helping students to understand the importance and utility of mathematical concepts. Topics covered include, among others: division of fractions, analyzing area and volume, solving variables and expressions, polynomials, probability, linear equations, quadratics, transformations, and radical and rational functions. 

 

Geometry Track
Students in the geometry track take a more advanced sequence of courses. As sixth graders, they skip sixth grade math and take honors pre-algebra with seventh graders. They then take honors algebra in seventh grade, and take geometry in the eighth grade. In the geometry course, students investigate geometric situations, develop conjectures from them, and ultimately progress through a full range of proofs. Topics covered during the geometry class include, among others: reasoning (inductive and deductive), constructions, triangles, circles, polygons, transformations/ symmetry, volume/surface area, and trigonometry.

Starting in sixth grade, students enter one of two math tracks, one which concludes with the completion of algebra I (regular and honors) and one which concludes with the completion of geometry. Based on a portfolio of information, students place into one of the tracks at the beginning of sixth grade. As students progress, they can move among the levels. Some students for whom math is a greater challenge will complete the first part of algebra I in the eighth grade.

 

Pre-Algebra Track
The pre-algebra track covers much of the same content as the algebra course, but builds a stronger understanding of fundamental concepts. Students completing this course in eighth grade are prepared with a solid understanding of algebraic concepts for high school. Topics covered during the course include, among others: division of fractions, analyzing area and volume, solving variables and expressions, solving and analyzing linear equations, graphing functions, and factoring. This track culminates with an algebra preparation course in eighth grade.

 

Algebra Track
Students on this track take pre-algebra in seventh grade and complete algebra I in eighth grade. Within that track, there are two options: regular and honors. Both courses essentially cover the same standards; the honors class moves at a faster pace, covers additional topics, and explores certain topics more deeply. Both levels emphasize open-ended problem solving and problems that apply to everyday life, helping students to understand the importance and utility of mathematical concepts. Topics covered include, among others: division of fractions, analyzing area and volume, solving variables and expressions, polynomials, probability, linear equations, quadratics, transformations, and radical and rational functions. 

 

Geometry Track
Students in the geometry track take a more advanced sequence of courses. As sixth graders, they skip sixth grade math and take honors pre-algebra with seventh graders. They then take honors algebra in seventh grade, and take geometry in the eighth grade. In the geometry course, students investigate geometric situations, develop conjectures from them, and ultimately progress through a full range of proofs. Topics covered during the geometry class include, among others: reasoning (inductive and deductive), constructions, triangles, circles, polygons, transformations/ symmetry, volume/surface area, and trigonometry.