7th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1A/1B Informational – May 22, 2017 Email: kbrown42@houstonisd.org

Selection Criteria 6th Grade Report Card Algebra I Placement Test, Part I Prerequisite Skills Algebra I Placement Test, Part II Algebra Readiness Math Teacher Recommendation Parents must be willing to sign off on HISD Credit Course Waiver, by September 30, 2017: Agreement for Parent Request of Student Placement into a High School Credit Mathematics Course

Parent & Student Agreement After final recommendations are provided, parents and students must sign the agreement to enroll students in 7th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1. Algebra 1 is a high school credit course & taught at accelerated pace. Students must maintain an average of 75 or above. Students will take the Algebra 1 EOC STAAR Assessment.

Algebra 1 Expectations Students must: Stay focused and positive Manage time well Complete ALL homework assignments Be organized Take NEAT and UNDERSTANDABLE notes! Be responsible for all assignments missed Students are expected to keep up with all classwork and homework given throughout the course. Algebra 1 is an advanced course, which will cover concepts at a fast pace!

Algebra 1 will be followed by Geometry in 8th grade (No summer bridge is offered for Geometry) All Students who take Geometry in 8th grade must: Take the 8th grade STAAR test Enroll in Math STAAR Review elective in the Spring semester for 8th grade Math STAAR Prep Manage time well Complete ALL homework assignments Be organized Be responsible for all assignments missed Students are expected to keep up with all classwork and homework given throughout the course. Geometry is an advanced course, which will cover concepts at a fast pace!

Curriculum Overview Demonstrating Patterns Using Multiple Representations Solving Equations Using Proportional Reasoning and Algebraic Properties Equations and Inequalities Using Patterns to Develop Linear Functions Representing Patterns as Equations and Graphs Linear Regression Relationships in Systems of Linear Equations Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Patterns in Polynomials and Exponents Patterns in Quadratic Functions Patterns of Growth and Decay in Exponential Functions and Inverse Variation

Summer Bridge Math Program A 16-day course intended to prepare students entering Pre-AP Algebra 1 in the fall Daily attendance is required! Students are expected to come prepared with all of their materials. HOMEWORK will be assigned daily - students must complete ALL homework and classwork assignments DATES: JUNE 5 – JUNE 29 Monday-Thursday only! TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Breakfast: 8:30 – 8:55 AM Lunch 11:35 – 12:05 AM

Summer Bridge Session Breakdown Pre-Algebra Summer Bridge Program 8:30AM Students Arrive on Campus  8:30AM – 8:55AM Breakfast  9:00AM – 10:15AM Session #1 Pre-Algebra Summer Bridge Program 10:20AM – 10:40AM (Break-GYM) 10:45AM – 11:30AM Session #2 11:35AM – 12:05AM Lunch 12:10PM – 1:00PM Session #3 1:00PM Students Dismissed from Campus