1. Class of 2023 High Ability Mathematics Parent Night

2. What to Expect High School level rigor More challenging homework
Difficult assessments
More time required to study mathematics
Grades below A

3. Avon High School Math Course Sequences
AHS Classes 2023

4. *Specific criteria place a student in the ACE program*
Grade Level
ACE/AP
*Specific criteria place a student in the ACE program*
Honors (Pre-AP)
Core 40
7th
Algebra 1
Pre-Algebra 7
Math 7
8th
Geometry HA
Math 8
9th
College Algebra 2 ACE
Geometry ACE
Geometry Honors
10th
Trigonometry ACE + Math Elective such as AP Statistics
Algebra 2 Honors
Geometry
11th
AP Calculus A/B ACE
Trigonometry ACE + AP Calculus AB ACE
Pre-Calculus Honors
Algebra 2
12th
AP Calculus B/C ACE
AP Calculus A/B
VU Math 102/104: College Algebra & Trigonometry

5. The Commitment
The student must desire to be challenged. To be truly challenged, one must expect to stumble along the way.
This is a 3 year commitment. Taking Algebra I in 7th grade sets your student’s math classes for grade 8 and grade 9. The only exit point from this path would be during the 7th grade.

6. High School Credited Courses In Middle School

7. HS Courses Taken in Middle School
Courses will be listed on the high school transcript—with credit and grade factored into GPA
To decline the credits, an Informed Consent Form must be signed by the parent
The Informed Consent Form will be available to parents in the fall of the freshman year and can be signed at any time during high school
When opting-out of the credits, both semesters of the course must be declined
When declining credits, students may move on to the next course in the sequence; however, the student will most likely need to fulfill additional credits for graduation in that area (this will be explained in detail on the Informed Consent Form)

8. Core 40 Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Course(s) 8 credits
Core 40 English
Math
6 credits
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Student must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning class each year of high school.
Science
Biology I
Core 40 Science
Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry Physics

9. Core 40 Diploma Social Studies PE Health Credits Years Course(s)
Geography
US History
Government &
Economics PE
2 credits
2 semesters
PE I and PE II
Health
1 credit
1 semester

10. Core 40 Diploma Local TOTAL Credits Years Course(s) Directed Electives
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-Technical
General Electives
12 credits
Career Academic
Sequence Recommended
Local
1 credit
1 semester
Preparing for College & Careers
TOTAL
47 credits

11. Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors
Complete all requirements for Core 40 Diploma
PLUS
Earn 2 additional math credits
(students must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning course during each year of high school)
Earn 6-8 credits in world language (3 years)
Earn 2 fine arts credits
Earn C- or better in all courses counting toward diploma
Have a GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher

12. Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors
In addition, students must complete ONE of the following:
Complete 2 AP courses and exams resulting in 4 credits
Dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits
A combination of the AP/Dual credit options above
A combined 1750 or higher on all 3 sections of SAT with a minimum score of 530 on each section
A composite score of 26 or higher on ACT and completion of the written section

13. Algebra Readiness Course (ARC)
Khan Academy Algebra 1
Virtual Summer School

14. Algebra 1 Readiness Course (ARC)
Virtual learning opportunity for incoming seventh graders enrolled in Algebra 1
Course preassesses student and assigns related prerequisite skills practice
Reports progress to student and parent
ARC content may serve as a supplemental resource for your student throughout their Grade 1 Algebra 1 course.

15. ARC Registration-Student
Parent s provided in Power School will receive an introduction letter and specific instructions on how to register for ARC.
Some students may already have a Khan Academy account created which can be used for this course.
New-to-Khan Academy students should sign up to fully access the ARC content.
Students must enter their Class Code provided in the parent which will be sent by June 1, 2017

16. ARC Registration-Parents
Parent should be sure they have their student’s user credentials to register their own parent tied to your student’s account.
This allows parents to receive weekly reports of your student’s progress.
Having your also allows for the access of your student’s user credentials, should they be lost or forgotten.

17. For questions about your account, contact, Sara Hunter sahunter@avon-schools.org

18. Your student is currently enrolled in Algebra I
Your student is currently enrolled in Algebra I. If you wish to change this placement, please contact the appropriate counselor listed below by the end of school. Middle School North—Mrs. Davasher Middle School South—Mrs. Baughn

19. AVON HIGH SCHOOL Math AP EXAM RESULTS 2004 - 2016

20. What do the terms “AP” and “dual credit” mean?
AP stands for the College Board’s Advanced Placement program, a nationally recognized and rigorous curriculum taught in high schools. The course consists of a class and an examination given in May. A passing score of 3 or higher on a scale of 1-5 will result in the awarding of college credit by most institutions.
Dual credit means a student is enrolled in a university (e.g., Vincennes University) and at AHS. The student earns credits on a specific college transcript and can transfer those credits.

21. Why talk about AP and dual credit at this early stage?
Students planning on going to college should plan on taking dual credit and AP courses during their high school career. Families can begin to map out a plan now for these courses.
The 9th grade year is a foundation for the skills and knowledge leading toward college preparation.
The grades from freshman year typically will be one-third of the grades colleges will see on applications.

22. AP Calculus AB

23. AP Calculus AB
Results well above nat. average.

24. AP Calculus BC

25. AP Calculus BC
Great Job!

26. AP Statistics

27. AP Statistics
Nice gain in number of students. % passing still will above average.

28. AVON HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Placement / Honors Program
COURSE WEIGHTING

29. Why Take Honors / AP Courses ?
Complete Requirements for the Academics Honors Diploma.
Better prepare students for rigor of college work.
Better prepare students for standardized tests that determine college admission and scholarships.

30. Why use grade weighting
Encourages students to take more rigorous courses.
Rewards students with higher GPA
Helps maintain higher class rank
Ensures that students with the highest rankings have taken the most challenging curriculum.

31. AVON HIGH SCHOOL
WEIGHTED COURSES .1 .2 .3

32. CALCULATING WEIGHTED CUMULATIVE GPA
Points added to cumulative GPA based on a level factor and the number of semesters completed. Level I = .1 X # credits earned = Level II = .2 X # credits earned = Level III = .3 X # credits earned = ______ Total factor points = Total Level factor points Semesters Completed = pts. Added to GPA

33. CALCULATING CUMULATIVE GPA
English 9 H 2 credits
Geometry Ace 2 credits
Geo & Hist World H 2 credits
TOTALS 6 credits X .1 = .6
Chemistry H 2 credits
TOTALS 2 credits X .2 = .2
= .8
2 Sem = .400 add on

34. CALCULATING WEIGHTED CUMULATIVE GPA
Unweighted Cumulative GPA = Weighted points added = .400 Weighted Cumulative GPA = 3.900