Transitioning to Ballard High School Math Classes at Ballard Algebra 1 Intensified Algebra – 2-period Algebra 1 block Geometry/ Geometry Honors Algebra 2/ Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus/ Precalculus Honors Calculus AB/ AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Financial Algebra Probability & Statistics

Sequence of Courses Typical Sequence: Alg1  Geom  Alg2  PreCalc  Calc Other Options: Alg1/IA  Geom  Financial Alg  Alg2 Alg2  Stats  PreCalc PreCalc  Stats  Calc Calc  Stats

How do you decide what math class to take? 9 th grade math classes are based on – What class you take in 8 th grade – How well you do in 8 th grade – A recommendation by your 8 th grade teacher

Credits Count & Grades Count Minimum of 3 math credits, through at least Algebra 2, to graduate…many colleges want more If you don’t pass you don’t get credit – one year is one credit Assessments impact grades the most: tests, quizzes, portfolios, projects

Successful High School Students… Persevere Have good study habits & study skills Pay attention to details Work independently & interdependently Are consistently engaged during class Are proactive in seeking help