Middle School Math Grade: 6
Prerequisite: Placement by district assessment
A grade level course designed to provide students with sufficient mathematical foundation to meet 6th grade state and district standards.
Advanced Middle School Math Grade: 6
Prerequisite: Placement by district assessment Designed for students who have demonstrated an exceptionally high level of understanding and proficiency of 5th grade standards.
This course covers the same concepts as the grade level class but with greater depth, complexity, and pace.
Pre-Algebra Grade: 7
Prerequisite: Completion of Middle School Math
A grade level course designed to provide students with sufficient mathematical foundation to meet 7th grade state and district standards. Successful completion of this course adequately prepares students for Algebra 1.
Advanced Pre-Algebra Grade: 7
Placement into Advanced Pre-Algebra is based on teacher recommendation and multiple measures, including (but not limited to) course grades, UC readiness tests, cumulative/district assessments, and STAR scores.
Algebra Foundations Grade: 8
Prerequisite: This course is for students who have not met the prerequisites for
Algebra 1.
A course designed to introduce key Algebra concepts and skills in depth. This course will not cover all Algebra 1 standards. Successful completion will result in preparedness for, and placement in, Algebra 1.
Algebra 1 Grade: 8
Prerequisite: In addition to completion of Pre-Algebra, prerequisites may include district placement test, state test results, semester grades, and teacher recommendation.
A grade level course designed to provide students with sufficient mathematical foundation to meet Algebra 1 standards. This course meets the UC/CSU criteria for first year Algebra. Successful completion will result in placement in Geometry.
Advanced Algebra 1 Grade: 8
Placement into Advanced Algebra is based on teacher recommendation and multiple measures, including (but not limited to) course grades, UC readiness tests, cumulative/district assessments, and STAR scores.
