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ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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Algebra

Most Archdiocese of Washington schools offer at least two Math tracks during the middle school years. Students with average competency in Math take the on-grade level courses in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades. These courses are comprehensive, challenging, and excellent in preparing the student for high school Math.

At Saint Joseph’s Regional Catholic School, students with above average competency in Math may elect to get into the accelerated program. In the accelerated program: the 6th grade student takes the 7th grade on-grade level course with supplemental instruction from the on-grade level 6th grade course; the 7th grade student takes the on-grade level 8th grade course with supplemental instruction from the on-grade level 7th grade course; and the 8th grade student will take the high school freshman Algebra 1 course. A student in this track maybe able to test out of Algebra 1 in his/her freshman year in high school and advance to Geometry or Honors Algebra. By testing out of Algebra 1 the student will be in a position to take more challenging math courses (Pre-Calculus, calculus, trigonometry, etc.) by the time he/she becomes a junior or senior in high school.

Archdiocese of Washington Algebra I Curriculum
Archdiocese of Washington Grade 8 On Grade Level Curriculum
Archdiocese of Washington Grade 7 On Grade Level Curriculum

ALGEBRA PROGRAM CLASS PHILOSOPHIES

RESPONSIBILITIES
Teacher
1. Maximize teaching/learning time and help students satisfy human needs
2. Follow rules and notice ALL behavior
3. Redirect self/students whenever a guideline or rule is broken
4. Depersonalize it
5. Be fair and consistent; address all mistakes
6. Keep it positive: acknowledge success

Students
1. Maximize teaching/learning time
2. Follow rules; notice own behavior
3. Accept all redirects
4. Depersonalize it
5. Be fair and consistent; fix all mistakes; problem solve; return and repair
6. Keep it positive; respond to cues

HUMAN NEEDS
All behavior choices are driven by the desire to satisfy basic human needs. Those needs may include:
• Relationship: Connect with other people
• Safety: Trust others
• Autonomy: Have power and freedom
• Competence: Feel self-esteem and significance
• Fun: Enjoy good times

We also satisfy human needs to facilitate growth. We either step forward into growth or step backward into safety. Your growth is personal and does not have anything to do with anyone else. Each of our journeys is unique and we should stay clear of comparing ourselves to others. Inferiority and superiority are two sides of the same coin. As long as we grow…we ARE a success.
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Location

St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School
​11011 Montgomery Rd,
​Beltsville, MD 20705

(301) 937-7154
​secretary@stjosrcs.org


School Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Before Care Hours: 6:45 a.m. -  8:10 a.m.
After Care Hours: 3:20 p.m. -  6:00 p.m.

What Our Parents Are Saying

I LOVE this school! I have a 5th grader and a 6th grader who both started at St. Joseph's in Kindergarten. The staff is amazing - they all treat the students like their extended family. The middle school team is just that... a TEAM who works together to ensure the students are well prepared for High School. They are aware of tests, quizzes and papers that other teachers have assigned and they take care to make sure the students are working to their full potential but are not overloaded. I love many of the community building events St. Joseph's has every year - a crab feast in the fall, a 5K and one mile fun run, monthly basket bingo nights, pasta dinners and a Multicultural Pot Luck Night in the spring! I can't say enough positive about the school. If you are looking for a quality education for your child in a small, personal class setting, you should set up an appointment to visit the school...you won't be disappointed!
​ - Parent

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Welcome
    • Donations and Support
    • Faculty & Staff
    • History, Mission, & Accreditation
    • Video Highlights of School Life
    • St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church
    • St. Joseph's Catholic Church
    • St. Nicholas Catholic Church
  • Admissions
    • All Things Admissions!
    • Steps in the Application Process
    • Why Catholic Education?
    • Standardized Testing Results
    • Tuition, Tuition Assistance, & Scholarships
  • Academics
    • Assessment Results
    • Pre-Kindergarten
    • Elementary
    • Middle School >
      • Algebra
      • Middle School
  • Parents & Students
    • Calendar
    • Extended Care (Before & After Care)
    • Forms
    • Home & School (HSA)
    • Parent & Student Handbook
    • Uniforms
    • Virtus Training