Algebra in DPS
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I am a member of the Smiley Middle School community, the Park Hill Community and/or the Denver Public Schools community.
I understand that students need to complete Algebra 1 in Middle School in order to be prepared for college preparatory education in High School.
I understand that not having Algebra 1 in Middle School places DPS students at a disadvantage when compared to other students that attend schools where this subject is offered.
We cannot wait while DPS debates whether Algebra is an appropriate subject for our students.
DPS students cannot afford to be unprepared for college preparatory education in high school.
I support the offering of Algebra 1 in all DPS middle schools and the re-institution of Algebra 1 at Smiley Middle School in the 2009-2010 school year.
I understand that students need to complete Algebra 1 in Middle School in order to be prepared for college preparatory education in High School.
I understand that not having Algebra 1 in Middle School places DPS students at a disadvantage when compared to other students that attend schools where this subject is offered.
We cannot wait while DPS debates whether Algebra is an appropriate subject for our students.
DPS students cannot afford to be unprepared for college preparatory education in high school.
I support the offering of Algebra 1 in all DPS middle schools and the re-institution of Algebra 1 at Smiley Middle School in the 2009-2010 school year.
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Steve K
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As a long time math teacher (Smiley/IB at GW) I say it is imperative to offer algebra to 8th graders, especially our best and brightest. But be careful. Pushing kids into it who do not have the prerequisite skills causes the teacher to water down the cour
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Susan W
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The US lags far behind other countries in math -- and with policies like the current DPS ones, it is easy to understand why.
zip code
80220
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Ann C
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Algebra should be available to students no matter what their grade level. My son took 8th grade algebra as a 7th grader, tested out of Algebra I, and is taking geometry as an 8th grader. He is doing well in that class. The grade a child is in should not d
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Diane M
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My daughter is in 7th grade at Denver School of the Arts and Algebra is required
zip code
80017
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Micki A
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Why would you eliminate or reduce higher math ed options? How does leaving students LESS prepared for math coincide in any way with the touted "21st century skills" needed? What is DPS "leadership" thinking????
zip code
80207
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Gretchen M
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Algebra is essential for Smiley. My child is currently enrolled at Hill because they offer Algebra!
zip code
80207
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Kim B
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Availability of any curriculum should be based on ability to handle it rather than grade level.
zip code
80206
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