Secondary Math Pathways

The Secondary Mathematics Pathway offers students multiple decision points for acceleration in middle and high school and provides various options for career and college readiness. As stated in the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools:

“decisions to accelerate students into higher mathematics before ninth grade [are] based on solid evidence of student learning… Before a student is placed on an accelerated pathway, serious efforts must be made to consider solid evidence of the student’s conceptual understanding, knowledge of procedural understanding, knowledge of procedural skills, fluency, and ability to apply mathematics. (p. 829) Care must be taken to ensure that students fully understand all important topics in the mathematics curriculum, and the continuity of the mathematics learning progression is not disrupted.” (p. 830)

Math acceleration in SLVUSD begins in seventh grade through an additional acceleration course during zero period, ensuring that all state standards are learned in a progression that provides a solid foundation for future learning. SLVUSD is committed to offering many paths of support and acceleration beyond seventh grade. Students must follow the sequence below to accelerate but do have options for dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment options when they are approved and available. We recommend any family with questions regarding mathematics acceleration reach out to their academic counselor and school site for more information.