Course Offerings for Middle- High School

King George County Schools Math Pathways Information Page

KGCS is re-aligning some of the mathematics course options for our elementary and middle school students.

• Why change the course options now?

These changes respond to the increased rigor and application required in the 2016 Virginia Standards of Learning for Mathematics.

• Will my child be able to take higher level courses throughout his/her high school years?

Yes; as indicated on the ​Math Pathways​ chart, all students are able to complete Algebra II and beyond by their senior year.

• Will my child be challenged academically?

Yes; all math courses are taught with high expectations and differentiated instruction.

Course Options for Middle School Math

Rising 6th graders (current 5th graders) have two possible options for math placement:

• Math 6​: A one year course that includes all of Virginia's Sixth Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics. Students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 6 Mathematics Standards of Learning test.
• Math 6 Extended (6X)​: A one year course that includes all of Virginia's Sixth Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics and part of the Seventh Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics. Students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 6 Mathematics Standards of Learning test. (Placement test required.)

Rising 7th graders (current 6th graders) have two possible options for math placement:

• Math 7: ​A one year course that includes all of Virginia's Seventh Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics. Students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 7 Mathematics Standards of Learning test.
• Math 7X (Pre-Algebra): ​A one year course that includes the balance of Seventh Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics and most of Eighth Grade Standards of Learning for Mathematics. Students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 7 Mathematics Standards of Learning test.

Any questions should be directed to Fanya Morton, King George County Schools Mathematics Specialist at ​fmorton@kgcs.k12.va.us​.