MATH PROGRAM

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2020 Math Placement

Dear Milpitas Families,

The Milpitas Unified School District values math acceleration opportunities for all students. Similarly, the district places great emphasis on the developmental and social emotional well being of our students.
As such, Milpitas math teachers, site and district leaders, work together yearly to review the district’s placement procedures to ensure we provide students opportunity to accelerate at a developmentally appropriate pace. 

*Given the remote engagement of students this spring, modifications to the MUSD math acceleration timelines and procedures are detailed in RED below. 

Math Placement Rubric
Each spring Milpitas students in 6th-11th grade are provided acceleration opportunities in math. Acceleration opportunities are guided by the math placement rubric. The rubric takes into consideration multiple measures/metrics in identifying students who show an aptitude for accelerated placement. The rubrics differ slightly between 6th and 11th grades, with all rubrics including a diagnostic readiness test. The 6th-8th grade math rubrics also include a performance task, as well as an intra-year iReady or MAP scores. Please visit the math placement rubrics page for specific metrics used at each grade level.

Mathematics Diagnostic Tests 
Incoming 7th and 8th grade students (current 6th and 7th graders) will take a diagnostic test during the month of May each year.  Parents and students will have an opportunity to opt. out of said test. A parent opt out letter is available from your local school or by downloading the student opt-out letter. Letter should be turned into the student’s classroom teacher prior to the diagnostic test administration.

*Current 6th and 7th grade students will be initially placed in math classes based on the rubric detailed above. The one exception will be the MDTP readiness test. Students will be given the MDTP placement test during the first two weeks of school in the fall of 2020 to finalize math placement

Incoming 9th-12th grade students (current 8th-11th graders) will have the opportunity to take diagnostic tests at the end of summer just prior to the beginning of the new school year. Interested students should fill out the Math Diagnostic Intent Form. Sign ups begin in May 2020. Only students who wish to be considered for acceleration need sign up to take the diagnostic test.  All diagnostic tests will be administered at Milpitas High School in Late July of 2020. Specific testing dates are July 29th, 30th and 31st. Testing locations and times will be sent to students over the summer.

*As of the writing of this letter, April 24th, 2020, there are no anticipated changes to the Late July diagnostic testing procedures. Student sign ups will begin in May of 2020 and continue through the remainder of the school year.  Any changes to the date, time and location of the MDTP Readiness test will be communicated to students.

Yearly Acceleration Opportunities
Math acceleration opportunities occur yearly. Students who perform well on the rubrics, will be given the option to enter into the next highest math class at the start of their subsequent school year.  As an example, should a 6th grade student perform well on the rubric, including the diagnostic test, they will be given the option to start their 7th grade school year in Math 8. Please see the math acceleration pathway diagram for a year by year pathway progression.
 
Yearly Parameters
Students can only accelerate one level of math per year. Students may not accelerate two math levels in any given calendar year.  As an example, a 6th grade student placed into Math 8 at the beginning of their 7th grade year, will not be considered for any higher level of math regardless if that student took summer classes between their 6th and 7th grade years in the hopes of accelerating past Math 8. 
 
MUSD and SJCC Partnership: Summer Math Course Opportunities
San Jose Community College and Milpitas Unified School district have partnered to offer Milpitas students free summer opportunities to further their mathematics education. The specialized joint classes will be taught by credentialed college and MUSD teachers. While these classes are not required, they have been designed to specifically prepare students for August diagnostic testing within the MUSD mathematics pathway.  

*MUSD is working closely with summer partners and institutions to determine if and how summer math classes will be offered in local communities.  Please continue to check the MHS webpage for updates on math summer offerings. 

*Special Note for current Integrated Math I Students (Summer Geometry)
Students currently enrolled in Integrated Math I, who wish to accelerate into Math III, must be enrolled in a Geometry class over the summer. Students will not be allowed to accelerate without proof of participation in said class (transcript). The required Geometry class may be taken through any accredited program, college, or university.

*Special Note for current Integrated Math III students who wish to take Math 21 at SJCC Extension this summer. Math 21 will be offered as part of SJCC Ext. online course offerings. Please see their SJCC Registration Guide for more details.  Students will need to apply to SJCC to enroll in the class. Please watch this then apply here.  

*MUSD and  SJCC Ext. have partnered over the last three summers in offering students summer math classes. The historical procedures for enrolling in these classes are detailed below. We should note, as of the writing of this email, April 24th, 2020 the math courses detailed below are not guaranteed to take place with the exception of Math 21 (as detailed in the paragraph above). Please know we are working closely with SJCC, as well as all of our other partners, to determine if and how traditional math enrichment opportunities will take place. Please be sure to visit the MHS webpage for updated information.

MUSD + SJCC Course Sequence

Understanding the Summer Sequence For Joint MUSD/SJCC Ext. Classes

Column ​	Sequence	Notes	Timeline
Column 1	Represents the students current math level.	2019-2020 placement.	2019-2020 Academic School Year
Column 2	Student will fill out the Math Diagnostic Intent Form to sign up for Late July 2020 Diagnostic Testing.	This will occur in May, during the students current math class.	May 2020
Column 3	Students interested in taking a summer class with SJCC Extension will need to follow the  SJCC Registration Guide.  *pending class availability	This registration process is only for students interested in taking classes at SJCC during the summer. Please review steps 2-6 below carefully.  *pending class availability	May 2020
Column 4	Indicates the SJCC course and MUSD corresponding “Concepts” course students have the opportunity to take before the Late July Diagnostic *pending class availability	Once registered with SJCC, MUSD students will automatically be registered for the corresponding “Concepts” class.  Concept classes will be held on Fridays. See schedule below. *pending class availability	Late July 2020
Column 5	Refers to the appropriate, corresponding diagnostic given to students at MHS during Late July/August prior to the new school year.	Students will receive e-mail correspondence over the summer with the dates, times, and locations of diagnostic tests in Late July of 2020.	July 2020
Column 6	Indicates the possible math placement pending student outcomes.	Placement is determined per appropriate math rubric.	August 2020

Again, MUSD is working closely with SJCC Extension to determine if and how summer math classes will be offered to our local communities. Please continue to check the MHS webpage for updates on math offerings.
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Potential Math 1 Workshop
​Location: SJCC Extension
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD

Potential Math 2 class
Unknown if SJCC can offer the class
 
Potential Math 3 Workshop
Location: SJCC Extension
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
 
For the Math 1, Math 2 and Math 3 classes, do not contact SJCC or MHS for further information.  If needed, contact Amanda Gross @ agross@musd.org
 
Math 21 (PreCalculus Algebra)
Location: SJCC Extension
Dates and Times: Contact SJCC
Possibly add a Friday MUSD “Concepts” class 
 
*Special Note for current Integrated Math 3 students who wish to take Math 21 at SJCC Extension this summer. Math 21  will be offered as part of SJCC Ext. online course offerings. Please see their SJCC Registration Guide for more details.  Students will need to apply to SJCC to enroll in the class. Please  watch this then apply here.  
 
Other Summer Math Class Opportunities
Math 1 - Summer Course Options
Math 2 - Summer Course Options
Math 3 - Summer Course Options

SJCC Ext. and MUSD "Concepts" Joint Course Registration Procedure
For all Current and Incoming MHS Students
*Again, this procedure is dependent on course availability.

STEP ONE: Students will complete the Math Diagnostic Intent Form. 

​STEP TWO : Students will need to apply to SJCC.

• please watch this then apply here. 
• SJCC Registration Guide

STEP THREE: Students will wait 24-48 hours for the generation of a SJCC Student ID.

• Student ID # (7-Digits non-alphanumeric)

STEP FOUR: Students will complete an R-40 form. 

STEP FIVE: R40 Process:  Please click on the drop down menu below for R40 procedure

SJCC REVISED R-40 PROCESS FOR SUMMER 202

• You must be an “Active” student at San Jose City College with a valid SJCC Student ID number in order to initiate your R40 form. 
• Student ID’s are “NON” Alpha-Numeric, make sure you are not giving us your CCC Apply ID number, we will not review requests with CCC Apply ID’s.

• If you have taken a class with us last summer but have not taken one since, you will need to re-apply here , in order to re-activate your student account.
• If you re-apply you will need your “CCC Apply” Username and Password in order to sign in and continue with a new SJCC student application for the summer.
• If you have never applied to a college and do not have a CCC Apply Username or Password then please watch this video on application instructions.
• If you have just re-applied or are applying to the college for the first time please wait 24 hours after your submission before you initiate a request for an R40 form from Michael Castro at SJCC Milpitas Extension.

2.  If you send me an SJCC Student ID number that is active, remember to also send the name of the parent or guardian along with their personal email address; they will need to e-sign your R40 form too.

• We will review if your student account is active through your Student ID number.If your student account is currently active upon review and you have sent your parent information we will initiate your electronic R40 form with instructions on how to e-sign.
• Please do not forward these e-sign form emails on to your counselor or any others in the permission chain after you e-sign, that will be done by us immediately upon your e-signature being submitted.
• If your R40 is rejected by anyone through the chain, you will need to follow up with your high school as to the reason/s why, San Jose City College is not responsible for rejected signatures.  

3.  Once all of the e-signatures have been completed your form will be processed by SJCC Milpitas Extension and instructions on how to register via our student portal “MyWeb” system will be sent.

• If you are a new or returning student chances are your priority registration date will be on May 11th at 8:00AM
• If you are a current student who has taken a class in Fall 2019 or currently taking one in Spring 2020 then your Priority Registration Date is most likely April 27th.  
• You will receive an email confirmation from SJCC Main campus after you have submitted your application.  It should have your priority reg date and how to access your MyWeb student portal to register.
• You will not have access to register for any classes outside of what the high school has given permission for, and you will not be able to register before your priority registration date; you can register any time after.

STEP SIX: Questions?
Please direct all SJCC registration and R40 questions to:
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Michael Mooney
Director, College Extension
San José City College - Milpitas College Extension
1450 Escuela Parkway | Milpitas, CA 95035
michael.castro@sjcc.edu
408.947.5352 Office

MUSD Math Pathways Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the math acceleration rubric?

A: All students are assessed according to specific grade level rubrics. All rubrics contain a math diagnostic test as one of the metrics used to determine math placement.

Q: How do I sign my student up for the diagnostic test?

A: All incoming middle school students, current 6th and 7th grade students, will automatically be afforded the opportunity to accelerate in May.  All incoming high school students, current 8th-11th grade students, will fill out the Math Diagnostic Intent Form indicating the appropriate diagnostic test they will take in Late July or August pending the yearly MHS administration window. Classroom teachers will also share the intent form with students.

*As detailed above. The current 6th and 7th grade students will be initially placed in May. The final rubric metric (MDTP Readiness test) will be given during the first week of school to finalize math placement.

​Q: How do I opt out of the math diagnostic test?

A: All incoming middle school students can opt out by completing the student opt out letter. Letters to due to the classroom teacher during the first week of class in the fall of 2020.  High school students who do not wish to participate in the diagnostic test will NOT declare their intent to take said diagnostic test in May.  *Opt out letters are linked above and will also be made available to students prior to the testing date at each middle school site and will be due prior to the MDTP administration.

Q: When will my students diagnostic test take place?

A: All current 6th and 7th grade students will have an opportunity to take the diagnostic in the fall as new 7th and 8th graders.  All incoming MHS diagnostic tests will take place on July 29th, 30th or 31st, 2020 (pending Santa Clara county health guidelines). Students who fill out the Math Diagnostic Intent Form will be contacted over the summer with the date, time and location of their test. MHS testing is currently scheduled to take place on July 29th, 30th and 31st.

Q: How and when will our student be notified of student math placement?

A: All families of incoming middle school students will be notified via e-mail of their performance on the rubric during the first two weeks of the new school year. All incoming high school students will be notified of their placement shortly after late July or early August test administration.

Q: Our family has moved into Milpitas Unified School District over the summer. Can my student still be afforded an acceleration opportunity?

A: Yes. Please complete the following steps:

1. Compete your students district registration.
2. Conform your student has been given a 5 digit student ID
3. Students entering 7th ad 8th grade will be given an acceleration opportunity in the fall of 2020. Students entering 9th-12th grades will fill out the Math Diagnostic Intent Form. Once completed, students will be contacted via email with the exact date and time of the MDTP Readiness test.

Questions

For additional questions regarding the specific timing of the assessment, please reach out to your local school site. For questions regarding the placement rubric or math placement policy itself, please feel free to reach out to Gregory Barnes, Director of Learning and Development, at 408-635-4800 X6054.


Gregory Barnes, Ed.D
Director of Learning and Development