Accelerated Mathematics Course Proposal 14-15
The following guidelines are intended to help North Laurel Middle School teachers meet the educational needs of the students and allow students the opportunity to learn at the highest level possible in an environment where they will be encouraged, supported and challenged.
To qualify for Pre Algebra in the 7th grade a student must have 3 of the following 4:
- Teacher Recommendation
- A – average on Final Grade
- 85% on Placement Test ( Student may take the placement test twice.)
- Distinguished Score on current year Spring D.E.A. test.
To qualify for Pre-AP Algebra (Algebra I) in 8thgrade a student must have 3 of the following 4:
- Teacher Recommendation
- A – average on Final Grade
- 85% on Placement Test (Student may take the placement test twice.)
- Distinguished Score on current year Spring D.E.A. test.
Parents and students will be notified within the last 3 weeks of the current school year of the placement of their child for the upcoming school year.
Students transferring from another district/state will be required to take the Placement test and D.E.A. test (if scores are not available from transferring school) upon enrollment should they be interested in advanced courses.
If a teacher recommendation is required for class placement, teachers will consider: attendance, work ethic, organization, and social maturity.
The principal will have the ability to override this policy on an individual student basis should he/she feel the student has the ability to be successful. If this is the case, a parent contract will be required.
1st Reading-April 8, 14
2nd Reading –
Date Adopted -
Accelerated Mathematics Achievement Contract
Student Name:______
School Year:______Grade Level:______
Mathematics course:______
______has been placed in an accelerated mathematics course without obtaining the required D.E.A. or Placement test score necessary for course enrollment.
Required:______Student score:______
This student will be allowed to remain in this course provided they continue to make academic progress necessary to the following list of requirements.
Requirements for continued course enrollment are:
*Student must have an A or B at the end of the first nine weeks. If the student has a C or lower a schedule change will be done to place the student in the grade level mathematics course.
*Student must have a C or better at the end of the first semester. If the student has lower than a C at the end of the first semester, a schedule change will be done to place the student in the grade level mathematics course.
*Student must maintain 98% or better attendance. Attendance is important for success in a mathematics course. If the student is habitually absent, a schedule change will be done to place the student in the grade level mathematics course.
*Student must have the social maturity necessary to be successful in the course. If the student receives discipline referrals or teacher has documented discipline issues that have not resulted in office referrals.
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Parent SignaturePrincipal Signature
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Student SignatureMathematics Teacher Signature
North Laurel Middle School
101 Johnson Road
London, Ky 40741
(606)862-4715
FAX: (606)862-4717
Steve Morris, PrincipalLinette McPhetridge, Counselor
Tonya Rice, Asst. PrincipalShannon Ball, Counselor Frank Wilkerson, Asst. Principal Lisa New, Secretary
May 1, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child, ______scored in the range necessary to qualify for taking Pre-Algebra in 7th grade. This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of your child. A lot of factors contribute to the success of a student in mathematics. One factor is the student’s dedication to hard work. If a student is not willing to put forth the time necessary to do homework and study their success will not be as great as possible. Another factor is school attendance. Students must be present on a regular basis to receive classroom instruction to maximize their success. The maturity level of the student and their ability to keep assignments, due dates and study schedule organized is also very important.