1. 7th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1A/1B Informational – May 22, 2017

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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