8th Grade Algebra 1 Honors
We are excited to offer Algebra 1 Honors for 8th graders!
This high school honors level math course will challenge your student while allowing him or her to earn high school credit.
Join us for Info Night & Open House
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 PM in the Blanchette Learning Commons
- RSVP Requested
- Park in front of the school (facing Route 30) and enter Door 1.
Program Benefits
Taught by Providence Catholic Math Staff, this high school level class will challenge advanced math students and allow them to earn high school math credit. Students will complete this class with an in-depth mastery of Algebra 1 and develop an understanding of Algebra 2, preparing them for sophomore level math classes at the start of high school.
If the student enrolls at PCHS for high school after 8th grade:
- This course will count towards the PCHS graduation requirements and will be factored into the student’s high school GPA.
- Student will seamlessly transition to Geometry or Geometry Honors freshmen year.
- Student will be on track for 5 years of high school math including dual credit and AP math courses junior and senior year.
If student attends another high school after 8th grade, the transcript will be sent to that high school when we receive a signed release form.
Course Information
- A proficiency exam is required to determine readiness for Algebra 1 Honors
- The class runs Monday-Friday from 7:05 – 7:50 AM.
- $600 class fee includes textbook and Math XL license.
- Students are required to bring the assigned calculator.
- Transportation to the 8th grade school after class may be available at no additional cost.
Calculator:
Students are required to have a Texas Instruments calculator, specifically the TI-Nspire CX II. Please do not purchase the TI-Nspire CAS model.
Summer Prep Book
We recommend that students who are accepted into the class use the summer months to review important concepts and skills. For your convenience, we have provided a short preparation booklet:
If you have any questions about the preparation book, please email Mrs. Gregory.
Acceptance into Course
To be accepted into the course, students are required to pass our proficiency exam. The proficiency exam will be given on two dates; students can choose either date. Registration is required.
Proficiency Exam Dates
- Saturday, March 14 @ 10:00 AM
- Wednesday, March 18 @ 4:00 PM
Once the exams are graded, acceptance letters will be emailed to parents in April, with directions to register.
Additional information for proficiency exam:
- There is no cost to take the exam
- Registration for the exam is required
- The exam consists of 45 questions
- Students have 1 hour to complete the exam
- Calculators are NOT allowed for the exam
- Students should bring two #2 pencils
- Enter at Door #1 on the north side of the building, facing Route 30
- There is no formal study guide. Students should be skilled in decimals, percentages, and operations with fractions.
Tuition
The class tuition is $600. At the time of online registration, a $50 deposit is due. Additional information will be communicated concerning the tuition balance.
Transportation
Transportation to student’s school after class may be available at no additional cost. More information concerning transportation will be available before the end of this school year.
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Melissa Sallade (Administrative Assistant to Principal Mr. Houston) at 815.717.3186 or msallade@providencecatholic.org.