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Mathematics Program

CAPISTRANO USD MATH PROGRAM TEXTBOOKS 

Houghton Mifflin "Math Expressions" Think Central
Grades K-5
Houghton Mifflin "Go Math"
Middle School Courses:
Math 6, Math 7, Math 7 Accelerated, and Math 8
Pearson Algebra 1-Geometry-Algebra 2
Middle School and High School Courses:
Algebra 1 and Geometry

High School Course:
Algebra 2
 

Math Placement Testing for Middle School NEW TO CUSD STUDENTS

See LINK to math placement for incoming middle school students.
 
Only incoming 7th grade students will take a placement test to qualify for Pre-Algebra Accelerated. LINK TO SIGN UP HERE 
 
Incoming 6th Graders for Fall 2024
**All 6th grade students will take the fall diagnostic assessment in the first 2 weeks of school. Students who meet the metrics will be moved into Pre-Algebra Accelerated. 
LINK to metrics information 

Incoming 8th & 9th Graders for Fall 2024
Submit your student's current Accelerated Math Course report card to your school guidance tech or counselor to verify placement into an accelerated math course. 
 

Mathematics Plan Webinars

Please click the links below to view the CUSD Mathematics Plan Webinars
January 12, 2023
 
Presentation Slides from Jan. 18th School Board meeting. 
 

Mathematics Plan Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ LINK

 

6TH - 12TH GRADE MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS 

Metrics for Placement into Pre-Algebra Accelerated in 6th Grade

LINK to information 
 

School Transfers Outside of School of Choice Window

Students who qualify for middle school accelerated math courses may request a transfer outside of the School of Choice window. Please open this LINK for further information. 
 
 
PARENT RESOURCES
 

CONTACT INFO

Please contact your middle school/high school counselor for more specific information about math courses and placement criteria.