In the spring of seventh grade, teachers will be placing students into eighth grade math classes. Students whose original assessment average is 75% or greater will be recommended for 8th grade Algebra 1. If a student’s original assessment average is less than 75%, the recommendation will be for 8th grade Basic Algebra. 

Please note that assessment averages used for eighth grade math class recommendations are not those you see on the report card.  The grade you see on the report card is the combination of assessments, including retakes a student may have taken, weighted at 85%,  and homework, weighted at 15%.  Eighth grade math class recommendations are based on original assessment scores prior to adjustment for homework averages, and prior to corrections or retake scores. 

The parent of a student recommended for Basic Algebra may still choose an Algebra 1 placement. If this choice is made, however, the student must maintain an eighth grade Algebra 1 assessment average of 70% or higher (based on original assessment scores).  If this average is not maintained, the student may be moved to the Basic Algebra class any time after the end of the first term. 

A student in eighth grade Basic Algebra may move to the Algebra 1 class if they score consistently 90% or higher on their assessments. This move will not begin until the beginning of October, giving the student and teacher time to get to know each other. It can happen at any point during the year as the curriculum aligns throughout the year.