Compacted Pre-AP Algebra 2/Precalculus Course Parent/Student - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Compacted Pre-AP Algebra 2/Precalculus Course

Parent/Student Interest Meeting February 5, 2019

Why?

• Your child wants to further accelerate in

mathematics and is not taking Pre-AP Geometry and Pre-AP Algebra 2 concurrently

• Your child desires further acceleration and

challenge in mathematics

• Your child wants to explore AP mathematics and

beyond in high school

What?

• A section of Pre-AP Algebra 2 that is designated

for qualified applicants

• Blending of Pre-AP Algebra 2 and Pre-AP

Precalculus curriculum

• Students will only receive credit for Pre-AP

Algebra 2

• Enrollment will be limited

Where?

• Historically, we have been able to offer the

course at both CHHS and GHS

• 2019-2020 middle school students who qualify

have district-provided telescoping transportation (one way beginning/end of day OR two way middle of day)

• Not available through Collegiate Academy or

iUniversity Prep

Student/Teacher Information

How?

• Pre-AP Geometry students/parents fill out & digitally

sign application & attach Algebra 1 EOC/PSAT score sheet

• Application deadline: 12:00 noon, February 25, 2019
• Algebra 1 EOC scores verified (by GCISD math dept.)
• Placement exam: Thursday, February 28, 2019
• Teacher evaluations gathered (by GCISD math dept.)
• Exam graded
• Course committee meets to analyze data
• Letters go out to parents of all students who took the

placement exam around Spring Break

• Students who qualify are hand-scheduled by counselors

Rubric

2 + 6 + 4 + 3 = 15

Details

• Transportation
• Course offering information
• More information (including exam topics):

https://bit.ly/2BbdD92

• To apply for consideration for enrollment, click
• n the “registration form” link on the above

webpage

Questions?