Algebra

As we reflect on the educational challenges before us, we certainly need to address the issue of Algebra for our students -- which tends to be a gatekeeper and either allow or deny a student access to any number of options (either in school or BEYOND school). Historically, Algebra has been a High School course, but increasingly is seen as a necessary element for all students to complete 8th grade and move forward to high school. In this past year, our middle schools met that target with 20% of our students. In reviewing our various middle schools there is a diversity of competency varying from about 17 to 34%. We have also surveyed our neighbors around us and we exceed some of them while we can learn from others.

We have a GREAT staff that is focused on helping every student succeed in Algebra. Even today, we have a group of teachers in our building actively engaging this important topic. Watch our performance grow in this important area of the curriculum.