A Review of Math Requirements and Options for the Class of 2016 and Beyond

Lynnwood High SchoolEdmonds School District

Today we will review… Math Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2016-

2018

Math Requirements and Appropriate Math Courses for pursuit of a 2-Year Community/Technical College Transfer Degree or 4-Year College and University Admission.

Math Requirements and Appropriate Math Courses for pursuit of a Community/Technical College Career Certificate or Non-Transfer Degree or entrance directly into the workforce.

Requirements for students wishing to enroll in a Non-Algebra 2 course for their Third Math Credit

Math Requirements for GraduationMath Requirements for the class of 2016 -

2018:

3.0 total Math Credits

Required Math Courses, Exams and Credits:o Algebra 1 credit and Geometry credit o Third Math Credit of Student’s Choosing

o Option 1: Algebra 2o Option 2: An Approved Non-Algebra 2 Course

o Passing 1 state math assessment: Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam or Geometry End-of-Course Exam or the Smarter Balanced 11th grade assessment.

Third Math Credit choice is based on Student’s Goals specified in their “High School and Beyond Plan”

District Math Pathway Options

Option 1: Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the appropriate choice if…

According to your High School and Beyond Plan if your GOAL is:

To enter directly into a 4-Year College or University, or

To enter a Community/Technical College Transfer Degree Program and then go to a 4-Year College or University, or

Unclear - but you want to be prepared to enter a Community College Transfer Program or 4-Year College/University if you later decide to pursue these options

Additional Important Information:

While Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for a 4-year college, many 4-year colleges prefer more math.

For 4-year colleges, a senior year math-based course is required (for example, chemistry, physics, statistics, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, etc)

Option 2: Non-Algebra 2 Course

A Non-Algebra 2 course is appropriate if…

According to your High School and Beyond Plan if your GOAL is:

Is not to enroll in Community College Transfer Program or 4-Year College immediately after graduation, and

To either enter the workforce directly after high school or enroll in a Community/Technical College Certificate or Non-Transfer Degree program designed to prepare you for a specific career field.

Community and Technical Colleges offer a wide variety of certificate and non-transfer degree programs designed to prepare students for the workforce within one to two years.

Most of these career oriented programs do not require Algebra 2, and are articulated with high school Career and Technical Education courses as part of a career oriented program of study.

and… You are, or will be, pursuing a Career-Oriented Program of Study in

High School for which a non-Algebra 2 course choice is appropriate.

Career Oriented Programs of StudyA Career Oriented Program of Study is a high school to college pathway with a specific college career certificate or degree program. It also includes a high school program of study focused on preparing students for immediate employment.

Career Oriented Program of Study Options

Non-Algebra 2 Math Options

Edmonds School District Career and Technical (CTE) Programs of Study

• Online Resources: www.edmonds.wednet.edu/cte

Financial Algebra Math Collection of Evidence (COE) Accounting, 2nd Year AP Computer Science A

Sno-Isle Skill Center CTE Programs of Study

• Online Resources: www.snoisletech.com

Financial Algebra Math Collection of Evidence (COE) Accounting, 2nd Year AP Computer Science A Robotics, Electronics, & Computers

(Sno-Isle) DigiPen Animation/Programming

(Sno-Isle)

Individualized Career Oriented Program of Study

• Must identify Career Focus and related Courses in High School and Beyond Plan

Financial Algebra Math Collection of Evidence (COE) Accounting, 2nd Year AP Computer Science

Option 2: Non-Algebra 2 Course

Additional Important InformationTaking a Non-Algebra 2 course as a final high

school math credit: Is not the appropriate option for those wishing to prepare for

a Transfer Degree or 4-Year College/University admission.

Does not shut the door on pursuing a Transfer Degree or admission to a 4-Year College or University. However, it does mean that students will need to take additional math courses in college if they later decide to pursue these options.

For students who take a Non-Algebra 2 course in 11th grade, they can still take Algebra 2 as seniors if they wish.

Choosing A Non-Algebra 2 Option

In order to take a Non-Algebra 2 course for your Third Math Credit, students need to:

Have earned credit in Algebra 1, and

Have earned credit or be concurrently enrolled in Geometry, and

Attend a meeting with a High School Representative and their Parent/Guardian where they will:

1. Discuss their post-high school goals and the admission requirements for two and four-year colleges, and

2. Demonstrate through their High School and Beyond Plan that they are pursuing a Career Oriented Program of Study for which a non-Algebra 2 course is appropriate, and

3. Sign an approval form, along with their parent/guardian and high school representative, which verifies that all parties agree the non-Algebra 2 course is appropriate for the student’s education and career goals.

Questions and Discussion