Rocklin Unified School District Spring View Middle School RHS and WHS mathematics graduation requirement = 3 years of math taken ON THE H.S. CAMPUS and completion through geometry.
Scenario One: Student placed in regular 7th grade math as a 7th grader
Scenario Two: Student placed in Algebra 1 as a 7th grader
7th Grade
7th Grade
7th Grade Mathematics
Algebra 1
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Algebra Readiness test taken after each semester to track readiness for algebra in 8th grade. Students who successfully complete all course requirements and demonstrate readiness for algebra 1 will be placed in algebra 1 in the 8th grade.
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8th Grade Algebra 1 • • •
High school credit course. Grade counts toward high school GPA Students must complete all course completion requirements. 1. Pass all unit tests (70%) 2. C or better each semester 3. Demonstrate mastery of all ESC’s 4. Complete written demonstration
9th Grade Geometry or Advanced Geometry (placement criteria for Advanced course = A in algebra 1 both semesters AND “proficient” score on the California Standards Test for algebra 1 OR B average in algebra 1 AND “advanced” score on the CST for algebra 1) 10th Grade Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 (placement criteria for Advanced course = A in algebra 1 and geometry both semesters AND “proficient” score on the California Standards Test for algebra 1 OR B average in algebra 1 and geometry AND “advanced” score on the CST for algebra 1) 11th Grade Pre Calculus
High school credit course. Grade counts toward high school GPA. Students must complete all course completion requirements. 1. Pass all unit tests (70%) 2. C or better each semester 3. Demonstrate mastery of all ESC’s 4. Complete written demonstration
8th Grade Geometry* (taught at the Advanced Geometry pace) • • •
High school credit course. Grade counts toward high school GPA Students must complete all course completion requirements. 1. Pass all unit tests (70%) 2. C or better each semester 3. Demonstrate mastery of all ESC’s
Students CANNOT retake classes that have been successfully completed. If they earn a B or a C, it follows them to the high school.
9th Grade Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2* 10th Grade Pre Calculus 11th Grade Calculus AB 12th Grade Calculus BC
12th Grade Calculus AB Placement in 7th grade algebra is based on the students CST scores, algebra readiness test scores, and availability of seats in the class. 1-13-09