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Accelerated Math and Science in Middle School

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Middle School Accelerated Pathways

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  • Accel I
    • Combination of all 6th grade TEKS and some 7th grade TEKS
    • Take any associate 6th grade STAAR assessment (Math)
  • Accel II
    • Combination of some 7th grade TEKS and all 8th grade TEKS
    • Take any associated 8th grade STAAR (Math, Science)

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Middle School Math Pathways

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Standard

  • 6th - Math Accel I
  • 7th - Math Accel II
  • 8th - Algebra

HS: Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, then Calculus or Statistics (advanced, AP, OR, dual credit options)

TAG

  • 6th - TAG Math Accel II
  • 7th - TAG Algebra
  • 8th - TAG Geometry

HS: TAG Algebra II, TAG AP or OnRamps Precalculus, then TAG AP Calculus and/or TAG AP/OR Statistics and/or Multivariable Calculus

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Middle School Science Pathways

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Standard/TAG

  • 6th - Science Accel I/TAG Science Accel I
  • 7th - Science Accel II/TAG Science Accel II
  • 8th - Physics/TAG Physics

HS: OL/Advanced Biology (9th), OL/AP/OR Chemistry, AP/OR Physics, AP Environmental Science, OR Geoscience,….

Note: New Physics TEKS are written at a 9th grade level.

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60% of incoming 6th graders self selected Accel Science I for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Middle School Accelerated Pathways

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Benefits

  • Allow students to access rigor coursework aligned to their interests and abilities
  • Lessens the need for students to “double-up” science courses in high school
  • Allow students to create space in their high school schedule for additional high level science and math course options
  • Can lead to performance acknowledgements, college-credit opportunities, and early graduation (if desired)

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Middle School Accelerated Pathways

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Important to note:

  • The accelerated pathway should align with student interests and abilities.
  • The pathways are open-enrollment to all interested students.
  • Auto-enrollment applies currently to Math Accel I, with lists generated by assessment and distributed to campuses to cross-reference.
  • 6th graders are not involved in activities that would be impacted by no pass, no play rules.
  • Students who are not successful in the 6th grade year can take the on level version of the subject area course in 7th grade.