Most fifth-grade students identified as Highly Capable in math take Pre-algebra 2 in 5th grade. These students will be enrolled in Algebra 1 as a sixth-grader. These HiCap students have been accelerated in the math sequence as a result of participating in the Highly Capable Cohort in an identified pathway elementary school.
If your student struggled to engage in math this year as a fifth grader in a highly capable math setting, you may wish to delay Algebra placement and instead choose Pre-Algebra 2 for your student's sixth grade year. You may talk to your student's counselor about this option. Alternatively, you may choose to help your student develop the pre-algebra skills needed for Algebra in 6th grade by doing one of the following:
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Your student may enroll in the Pre-Algebra 2 Math summer school course through Northshore School District. This summer school course focuses on the skills and concepts students should master to be successful in Algebra.
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Your student may enroll in a Pre-Algebra 2 summer school course through another provider. The course should focus on pre-algebra skills and concepts that prepare students for Algebra 1.
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Your student may complete the Get Ready for Algebra 1 course on Khan Academy. This free online course focuses on the skills and concepts students need to be successful in Algebra 1.
For information regarding your student's math course enrollment, we recommend contacting their assigned middle school counselor.
