Watch the PVPUSD Zoom webinar to learn how to navigate PVPUSD's math acceleration policies to help your child thrive.
About Math Acceleration by Demonstration & Independent Summer Bridge Courses:
PVPUSD aims to provide opportunities for students to reach their highest potential in mathematics throughout the 6-12 Math Pathways. Students performing above and beyond the grade level curriculum will have multiple opportunities to accelerate within the pathways through either the summer bridge opportunities or by meeting the math acceleration protocol as outlined in BP 6152.1: Placement in Mathematics Courses and AR 6152.1: Placement in Mathematics Courses.
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 skills, fluency, and ability to apply mathematics. Please honestly answer the questions on this Are you ready for acceleration questionnaire to make the best decision for the student.
What is Acceleration?
Enrollment in a study of mathematics a level (or more) ahead of the chronological age/grade placement.
Moving a student into next year’s mathematics standards
Reaching a course of study above and beyond Precalculus in High School
If you have additional questions regarding math acceleration, please check out the Math FAQ page or email [email protected]
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 1 YEAR ACCELERATION OPPORTUNITIES: Not subject to Acceleration Protocol (Calculus in Senior Year)
Recommendation to Accelerated Pathways
Summer Bridge Opportunities
At the end of 5th Grade Math, Math 6, or Math 7 students have the opportunity to enter the accelerated pathway by meeting the placement protocol or by completing a summer bridge course and Request for Placement form. Please use the titles below to learn more about each individual opportunity.
Each opportunity is considered 1 year accelerated and will result in the student completing either Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or AP Calculus BC, in the senior year.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2 YEAR ACCELERATION OPPORTUNITIES: Subject to District Acceleration Protocol (Advanced Calculus: Multivariable Calculus in Senior Year)
Acceleration by Demonstration
Students seeking acceleration beyond the grade level curriculum with intention to surpass the completion of AP Calculus BC in the senior year must meet the acceleration requirements as stated in the district acceleration protocol.
Each opportunity is considered 2 years accelerated and will result in the completion of Advanced Calculus, the highest level of math offered in PVPUSD, in the senior year.
Students may complete up to ten credits (equivalent to a one-year course) in high school level mathematics outside of the district for acceleration purposes. Courses must be taken from an accredited program (WASC & USC) during summer and pre-approved by the school counselor/site administrator. High school level courses which may be completed for acceleration begin with Geometry. Students are not permitted to complete Algebra 1 for acceleration.
