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Parent Information 2011 Dr. Toni Jones Chief Academic Officer [email protected] (405) 348-6100 x1133
Understanding the Alignment Non-Math Majors
Standard Advanced Advanced Plus
6th Grade 6th Math 6th Math 7th Math Pre-Algebra
7th Grade 7th Math 7th Math Pre-Algebra Algebra 1
8th Grade Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 *HS Credit
Geometry*HS Credit
9th Grade Algebra 1 Algebra 1 PAP Geometry
PAP Algebra II
10th Grade Geometry Geometry PAP Algebra II
PAP Pre-Calc/Trig
11th Grade Algebra II Algebra II PAP Pre-Calc/Trig
AP Calculus
12th Grade Algebra III or Concurrent
Algebra III or Concurrent
AP Calculus Concurrent 2nd Semester Calculus
The Right ChoiceIt’s Different For Every Child
There is No “ Right Path”What does the student love to do?
Can you tell right now?
If students are struggling….It is important to think about
4 years of math in HS**Middle School Math Counts as An Elective
Alg1, Geom, Alg 2, PreCalc/College Alg
OR
Geom, Alg 2, PreCalc, Calc/College Alg
Basic Information****Any student enrolled in Algebra 1 must
take the EOI even if taking the course for the 2nd time.
****Students must pass the Algebra 1 EOI to graduate under the new law.
****Algebra 1 is an elective credit in HS and NOT a math credit.
How Do You Know if They Are Struggling?Homework should be expected
PAP and AP Curriculum is expected to have rigor
However, if your child is needing a great deal of tutoring, homework assistance, or is highly stressed then that is a sign that you may want to explore other options.
Advanced PlacementPAP Algebra 1 is a HS course on the path to
AP Calculus (True College Prep)
The U.S. Pass Rate last year was 59.5% of students who took the AP Calculus test passed (this includes public, private, selective schools like OSSM….everybody)
GradesIf you are concerned about a ‘B’….
Middle School: Currently, students have the option of counting, or not counting, the grade from DCMS.
**This could change….so stay alert as your children progress. This is evaluated at the end of every school year for the next year.
How Algebra 1 Grades Transfer To HS….This Does NOT apply to other courses. This is an Elective CourseOption 1: Take the EOI, Course is listed as
No Credit but the course is on the transcript because it is required for graduation (not calculated in HS GPA)
Option 2: Take the EOI, Course is listed with a grade of A, B, C, (4.5, 3.5, 2.5) and calculated in the HS GPA. You can’t change your mind after the first day of 9th grade.
Thinking about a change now?Option 1: Student stays in Advanced math in 8th
Grade and they must take EOI.
Option 2: Student stays in Advanced Math, must take EOI, takes regular Geometry in High School instead of the Pre-AP Track, then Alg 2, then Pre Calc, then College Algebra instead of Calculus
Option 2: Student moves back a level to gain a refresher, **Must change science course
Why is There a Prerequisite for Science
The Physical Sciences
The advanced track is Physical Science oriented…students can still take PAP Biology as a 9th grader if they are not in Geometry (Advanced Life Science
Track)**8th Grade Uses Algebra 1 Skills for
Intro to Chemistry and Intro to Physics
8th Grade Chem/Phys Alg 1**-----------------------------------------------------------9th Grade Biology Geometry10th Grade PAP Chem Alg 2 (min)11th Grade AP Chem Pre-Calc (min)12th Grade AP Physics AP Calc-----------------------------------------------------------9th Grade PAP Biology Alg 110th Grade Intro Chem/Physics
Geometry11th AP Biology / PAP Chem Alg 212th AP Environmental/ AP Chem Pre-Calc
How Does Taking The Grade To HS Change A Transcript?
4.5 A in 8th Grade Alg 13.5 B in 9th Grade PAP Geometry4.0 GPA
3.5 B in 8th Grade Alg 1*Didn’t take grade to HS4.5 A in Geometry4.5 GPA
**However….Valedictorian changes are taking place
There is no right or wrong pathKey Factors
Stress LevelGoals – If you know themWhat they love- if it’s clearMaturityActivity Level - Athletics, student council,
cheer…..ACT Impact
ACT ImpactIt takes a 24 to be admitted to OU and OSUA student can gain a 24 by reaching Algebra
II level in Math.Scholarship Money Starts at a 24….
The higher the rigor….the higher the ACTAP Chem, AP Physics, AP English, AP CalculusACT 32
You want children to learn at a high level and enjoy school!
It’s all about balance
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