High School Math Pathways
For students who successfully complete in Algebra 1 in middle school
The charts below show the different math course progressions that students might take over the four years of high school if they successfully complete Algebra 1 in middle school. The charts are divided into three categories: Example Standard Progressions, Example Acceleration Progressions, and Example Alternative Progressions.
Note: Some students are accelerated in their math course progression when they enter high school and will not need further acceleration in order to reach the most advanced math coursework available.
Students who successfully complete Algebra 1 in 8th Grade - Examples
Students who successfully complete Algebra 1 in middle school are on a trajectory to access Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level as part of their High School and Beyond Plan.
Students who successfully complete high school math courses beyond Algebra 1 in middle school
For students prepared for an accelerated math pathway, all middle schools offer Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry. These high school math courses prepare students to take rigorous, college-level mathematics during high school.
NOTE: Not all courses are available at every school; contact your school to determine what math courses are available beyond AP Calculus BC.
Math Acceleration Options for High School Students
To gain a single-year acceleration, students can take two math courses (specified below) concurrently.
- Acceleration Option #1 - Take Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry concurrently
- Acceleration Option #2 - Take IB AA (Analysis & Approaches) or IB AI (Applications & Interpretations)
Acceleration Option #1 - Take Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry concurrently
Acceleration Option #2 - Take IB AA (Analysis & Approaches) or IB AI (Applications & Interpretations)
For High School Students Completing Algebra 1 in 9th Grade
These charts below show the different math course progressions that students might take over the four years of high school if they start 9th grade in Algebra 1. The charts are divided into three categories: Example Standard Progressions, Example Acceleration Progressions, and Example Alternative Progressions.
Note: Some students are accelerated in their math course progression when they enter high school and will not need further acceleration in order to reach the most advanced math coursework available.
Standard Math Progressions - Examples
These options are standard course progressions for students completing their high school math sequence.
Accelerated High School Math Progressions - Examples
These options are standard course progressions for students completing their high school math sequence.
These progressions are for students who have identified a desire to access Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level as part of their High School and Beyond Plan. To gain a single-year acceleration, students can take two math courses (specified below) concurrently. Not all progressions are available at every school. Contact your school to determine what is available.
Note: Students who enter high school beyond Algebra 1 do not need further acceleration to reach AP or IB math courses by their senior year.
Note: Taking two math courses during the same school year (or doubling-up math courses) will require enrolling in the second math class in place of an elective.
Alternative High School Math Progressions - Examples
These progressions allow for adjustments to a student’s High School and Beyond Plan, for interest-based math enrollment, and plan for successes after graduation. Not all courses are available at every school; contact your school to determine what is available.