Who is it for?
The middle school level change process is for students who are currently in Grade 6 and 7 who are interested in changing levels in math and have been successful in their current course. Students may not complete the level change or credit by exam process more than once.
What is it?
A student may change levels without enrolling in the full year of the course. The level change process allows a student to complete 40 weeks of course material in a six to 8 week period over the summer.
What is required to complete a level change?
Students and their families are required to secure a tutor for this process. The Director of STEM will work with the tutor to create a plan and proposed outline for the completion of the level change course. The plan will include the chapters to be learned, timeline for completion, and arrangements for student completion of chapter tests. The student will need to achieve a score of at least 85% on the local exam (given in August) and complete a portfolio that is turned in prior to the exam.
What are the portfolio requirements?
The student will compile a portfolio of the work completed in a 3 ring binder. Portfolio requirements include:
- An outline of all work assigned for each chapter
- Minimum of 5 completed assignments from each chapter. These assignments should be organized by chapter and be clearly labeled to indicate chapter, page and problem numbers.
- Assignments that show mastery of the chapter’s concepts at a variety of cognitive levels. All student work must be neat and organized.
- Tests for each chapter. These tests will have been administered in test conditions. The student will show all work as evidence of the methods used in solving. The test will be corrected by the tutor with a test grade clearly visible on the paper.
When and how do I apply for the middle school level change process?
Applications will be sent out via Parent Square to families of all Grade 6 and 7 students in mid-March. Applications are due on May 15. Families should expect to receive a response to their application by June 15.
*A list of tutors is available by request ( contact jmoore@niskyschools.org or dvanvranken@niskyschools.org)