Why we call it Algebra

Requirements for 8th Grade Students Enrolled in Algebra 1

Capistrano Unified School District

Requirements for 8^th Grade Students

Enrolled in Algebra 1

Your child is enrolled in Algebra 1 as an 8^th grader. In order for your child to demonstrate success in this advanced course of study in math this school year, your child must meet the following criteria:

• All 8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 must demonstrate excellent work

habits, behavior and attendance.

• All 8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 must earn a “B” grade or better at

the end of the first quarter. Grades will be based primarily upon student

achievement on classroom tests, with a small portion of the grade based

upon homework completion.

• All 8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 who earn a “C” grade at the end of the first quarter will be recommended to move to Algebra 1A, the regular 8^th grade math class, but may be allowed to remain in Algebra 1. However, these students must earn a “B” grade or better at the end of the second quarter in order to remain in the Algebra 1 class.

• All 8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 who earn a “D” or “F” grade at the end of the first quarter or second quarter will be moved out of Algebra 1 and into Algebra 1A.

• All 8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 must (1) earn a minimum 4-quarter

grade point average of 3.00 (straight “Bs”) in Algebra 1 AND (2) pass the

Algebra 1 Final Exam, in order to be promoted to Geometry in 9^th grade.

Students who earn less than a 3.00 GPA in Algebra 1 this year OR are unable to

pass the Algebra 1 Final Exam (students will be given two opportunities to pass

this test) will repeat Algebra 1 in 9^th grade. Exception: Students who earn a 2.75

GPA in Algebra 1 (3 “Bs” and 1 “C”), with the “C” occurring in the either the first

or second quarter, will be promoted to Geometry in 9^th grade.

Your child’s math teacher will contact you if your child is performing below the grade standards listed above.

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