MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
To improve mathematics curriculum opportunities for all students who attend a DeKalb County School, the district will provide standards-based, algebra-rich, hands-on mathematics instruction to all students, PK - 12. The following are curriculum requirements for all students, effective beginning with the 2004-2005 school year.
The administration shall provide support as needed for student success. Support will include ensuring equitable access to programs and services as needed for students to successfully complete the curriculum requirements. (e.g., As world languages are required for high school graduation, those students who do not currently have access to the program or course in their assigned middle or high school will be offered those services in the future and, in the interim, through other options such as distance learning.)
Also, the administration and other staff will identify students who require special support (i.e., test scores below grade level) and provide access to acceleration through programs such as summer school, extended day, and so on for more time on task as part of a safety net to ensure success for all students.
Middle School (Grades Seven and Eight)
- All eighth grade students will be required to take high school level Algebra
- All seventh grade students will participate in a Pre-Algebra course
High School (Grades Nine through Twelve)
- All students will participate in four credits of mathematics instruction. To meet this requirement, students will participate in higher level mathematics courses such as geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, and pre-calculus or calculus.
- Courses will be added to the curriculum to provide students with the opportunity to participate in advanced level mathematics.
Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth/Sixth Grade)
- A mathematics program, enhanced by a reading improvement strategy, will be established as the curriculum for teaching of mathematics for all students in grades pre-kindergarten through five.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0140 — SBOE to establish uniformly sequenced content standards; college and career readiness competency standards (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0141 — Review of competencies and core curriculum (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0142 — Prescribed courses (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0143 — Sex education and AIDS prevention instruction; implementation; student exemption (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0144 — Mandatory instruction concerning alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, and other drug use (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0145 — Character education (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0145.1 — Career education (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0148 — Elective credit in History and Literature of the Old and New Testaments Eras (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149 — Program for educating students regarding online Internet safety (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149.1 — Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillator; requirements (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0156 — Program for limited-English proficient (LEP) students (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0160 — Determination of enrollment; determination of funding (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0161 — Quality Basic Education formula (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0182 — Program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits; maximum class size; reporting requirements; application to specific school years (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0240 — Powers and duties of State Board of Education (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0281 — Student assessments (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0300 — Implementation and funding authorized (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0304 — Environmental education, recycling and composting awareness (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0314 — Development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention programs (Lexis)
- Rule 160-4-2-.03 — List of State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses for Students Entering Ninth Grade Prior to 2008
- Rule 160-4-2-.07 — Instruction in United States and Georgia History and Government
- Rule 160-4-2-.12 — Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program Plan
- Rule 160-4-7-.07 — Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Rule 160-4-2-.33 — Values and Character Education
- Rule 160-4-2-.20 — State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses for Students Entering Ninth Grade in 2008 and Subsequent Years