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Transitioning: Grade 8 to 9

COURSE PLACEMENT

For students interested in earning Honor’s credit please follow this link to familiarize yourself with the criteria: Honors Criteria

Placement in 9th grade math for students currently enrolled in Math 8 will be determined as follows:

Algebra 1A
Students with a quarter average at the end of Q3 of 73 or lower in Math 8.  This is a 1 credit course followed by Algebra 1 (1 credit) in 10th grade.  Students will sit for the NYS Algebra Regents exam at the end of 10th grade.

Algebra 1
Students with a quarter average at the end of Q3 of 74 or higher in Math 8.  This is a 1 credit course ending in the NYS Algebra Regents exam at the end of 9th grade.


PTECH PROGRAM

Interested in the PTECH program?  Click below to access more information regarding the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy Program.  To speak with current PTECH students and arrange a tour to see the program in action please contact the program director at 845-334-5912 or pathways@ulsterboces.org.  If this program looks like the right path for you please complete the online application by accessing the link below.  Space is very limited.

Hudson Valley Pathways Program