Advanced Math Pathway

We are excited to announce that starting this year, Baker will now have an Advanced Math Program. This program has been carefully designed to provide qualifying students with a challenging and rigorous curriculum aligned with their demonstrated ability in mathematics, ensuring they are well prepared for future academic success.

Why Math Matters:

Research indicates that math, more than reading, is a strong predictor of future academic achievements. Specifically, participating in advanced math courses during middle and high school has numerous benefits for these student:

1. Opportunity for Success: taking advanced math courses in middle and high school significantly increases the likelihood of students earning a credential, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
2. College Credit in High School: Students who engage in college aligned courses such as Dual Credit (DC) or Advanced Placement (AP) and/or complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study during high school are twice as likely to earn a credential, associate or bachelor's degree.
3. Increased Access and Wages: Completing Algebra I in 8^th grade has been linked to higher rates of postsecondary credential completion and increased wages in the workplace.

La Porte ISD’s Advanced Math Pathway Overview:

In the fall of 2024, our rising 6^th grade students will participate in our advanced math pathway that allows for accelerated learning, so students are on-track to take Algebra I in 8^th grade.  Students who participate in this pathway will complete the following course sequence and learning expectations:

*Denotes assessment required at the close of the course.

**Denotes assessment required at the close of the course is one grade level ahead; students will skip 7^th Grade STAAR

^Denotes an assessment connected to the course learning for post-secondary readiness; assessment is encouraged, but not required. 

By embarking on this path, these advanced students can begin high school coursework in 8^th grade, exploring advanced math courses like Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) in high school. 

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our advanced math students this 2024-25 school year and will work hard to ensure they are well supported and encouraged as they embark on this mathematics adventure. We believe that this opportunity for math advancement will empower our students to excel in their mathematical pursuits and contribute to their overall academic success. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out Baker’s school counselor, Ms. Rodriguez. 

If your student has been selected for this program and you prefer they not participate in this program, please let us know by filling out the form below and contact our school counselor Ms. Rodriguez at Rodrigueze@lpisd.org by Aug. 9, 2024.