With Course Acceleration, students may advance a year or more in the study of a particular subject if appropriate.
For each school, the options for Course Acceleration are listed below:
Council Rock Primary School
French Road Elementary School
Accelerated Mathematics - beginning in 4th grade, students demonstrating need based on the indicators listed below can be placed in a math class that is one year ahead of the student's grade level. If a student is not demonstrating need for accelerated math in 4th grade, students can be matched in future grades as needs change.
Classroom Qualitative Performance Indicators for Accelerated Math:
The student…
CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACCELERATION IN MATH at FRES
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Math League Score | NYS Test in Math |
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Grade 3 to Grade 4 Accelerated Math | 92 %ile | 18 or higher | NYS exam in the high Level 3 or Level 4 range (when available) | Classroom performance that supports participation in the program | ||
Grade 4 to Grade 5 Accelerated Math | 92 %ile | 18 or higher |
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Classroom performance that supports participation in the program |
Contact Person: Colleen Coggins-principal; K-5 Math Intervention Leader
Twelve Corners Middle School
Accelerated Math
Entrance Considerations:
Classroom Qualitative Performance Indicators for ES Math:
The student…
Single Acceleration
Double Acceleration
Please note:
For a student to experience success in the Accelerated Mathematics Program, it is recommended that they maintain a minimum quarterly assessment average of 80% (double acceleration 90%) and a minimum overall average of 80% (double accelerated 90%). These expectations were put in place to ensure the integrity and pacing of the Accelerated Program while guaranteeing students’ mastery of the course content. History has shown that students not meeting these expectations at TCMS are more likely to struggle in later and more advanced math courses at BHS.
If a student is not meeting these expectations at any time, the classroom teacher will contact the family to discuss opportunities for the student to improve their performance in the class. We are all available to provide support for students. It is important for families to communicate to their child that help is available.
Contact Persons: Andrea Doyle, Mathematics Teacher Leader
Science: Advanced Chemistry, Regents Earth Science
Entrance Criteria: Teacher recommendation based on achievement scores and effort
Exit Criteria: Test average below 85%
Contact Person: Jeff Colaizzi, Science Teacher Leader
Brighton High School
Accelerated Math: Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors
Entrance Criteria: Completion of Algebra 1 Honors in eighth grade
Exit Criteria: In consultation with student, parent, teacher, and counselor
Contact Person: Andrea Doyle, Mathematics Instructional Leader
Advanced Placement Courses (AP): See specific Advanced Placement Courses offered in the BHS Course Catalog
Entrance Criteria: Student interest, teacher recommendation
Exit Criteria: Course completion
Contact Person: Counselor or department coordinator
SUPA/Syracuse University Courses: See specific SUPA Courses offered in the BHS Course Catalog
Entrance Criteria: Student interest, teacher recommendation
Exit Criteria: Course completion
Contact Person: Tracy Pearce - Teacher Leader (Statistics, Calculus), Ashley Edwards - assistant principal overseeing social studies; School Counselor
MCC Credit for College Accounting and Entrepreneurship
Contact Person: Mike Blake, Teacher Leader (Business)