Dr. Mayo said a committee would be formed to study middle school curriculum and instruction, and the impact on these of including the eighth grade in middle schools. The committee would consist of principals, teachers, and parents, and would be asked to deliver suggestions and recommendations by spring 1998. He introduced Dr. Bert Schulte, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, who presented information related to the district's current middle school curriculum and how it might change with the inclusion of eighth grade in middle schools. Seventh grade students qualify for algebra through sixth grade screening. Twenty to forty students in the district typically qualify each year.
Class is offered as zero-hour with students participating in their team math class during the day.
Class is taught by junior high algebra teachers. Allows teachers discretionary use of block time. Student receives double participation in math experience. Algebra is taught by algebra teachers. Elective Preserves team design and flexibility.