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Board committee reviews major curriculum purchases and plan to accelerate eligible seventh‑grade students into Algebra I
Summary
The committee reviewed $206,936.55 in three‑year math materials from McGraw‑Hill, three years of science kits and digital resources, and discussed a plan to accelerate roughly 40 seventh graders into Algebra I with targeted tutoring for other students.
Schuylkill Valley’s Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple curriculum proposals June 24, including a $206,936.55, three‑year mathematics package from McGraw‑Hill and science resources and kits for K‑12.
Staff explained the math package covers kindergarten through eighth grade, includes access to ALEKS (a personalized learning tool), digital and hardcopy textbooks, teacher resources and manipulative kits, and reflects a three‑year commitment. The district said the materials support a plan to offer Algebra I to a cohort of roughly 40 seventh graders who scored in the advanced/high proficient range on a diagnostic (CDT) and other assessments;…
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