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Dinwiddie County Public Schools – Math Course Progressions 2026–2027

Mathematics Course Progressions

Dinwiddie County Public Schools — 2026–2027

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How to use this guide: This chart shows how math courses build on each other from Grade 6 through Grade 12. Placement is based on SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and classroom performance. Work with your child’s School Counselor to review options and build their Academic & Career Plan (ACP).

Key

  • Standard course
  • Honors course
  • Earns high school credit
  • Based on ACP & counselor guidance
  • Important note

Dinwiddie Middle School — Grades 6–8

Middle School Math Sequence

Courses build on each grade’s foundations — follow the arrows ↓

Grade 6
DMS Math 1Builds on 5th grade foundations
OR
DMS Math 1EExtended Curriculum
Math 1E: Includes all Math 7 standards. For students with strong 5th grade mastery as shown by Math 4 & 5 SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and grades.
Grade 7
DMS Math 2Math 7 SOL
OR
DMS Math 2EMath 8 SOL
Math 2E: Completes remaining 7th grade standards plus all Math 8 standards.
Grade 8
DMS Math 3Semester or year-long · Math 8 SOL
OR
Algebra ISemester · Algebra I SOL · Earns HS credit
Algebra I in 8th grade earns high school credit. A passing Algebra I SOL can count as a verified credit toward graduation. Students who wish to retake Algebra I at the high school level may complete the required forms to have this course removed from their official transcript. All students must still participate in at least one math SOL at the high school level.

Transition to High School: All students are recommended for the 9th grade sequence based on multiple data factors and course performance from grades 6–8. Students and families should carefully review options with the School Counselor when building the student’s ACP.

Automatic Acceleration Policy: Per the Virginia Department of Education, students may be automatically accelerated based on demonstrated mastery. Parents are encouraged to review Policy IGBJ and IGBJ-R for full details on how acceleration decisions are made.

Dinwiddie High School — Grades 9–12

High School Math Sequence

Three tracks based on 8th grade completion — all lead to upper-level options

Acceleration: Students who wish to move into a more advanced track may do so by doubling up their math courses in a year with demonstrated mastery of their completed math course. See your School Counselor for details.

ACP Pathway 1
Completed DMS Math 3 in 8th grade
Grade 9
Algebra I Year-long or single semester
Grade 10
AFDA Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis
Grades 11–12
Geometry OR Algebra II Order based on ACP & career goals
Student and counselor determine course order based on ACP.
↓ Upper-Level Math (see below)
ACP Pathway 2
Completed Algebra I in 8th grade
Grade 9
AFDA Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis
Grade 10
Algebra II
Grade 11
Geometry
Grade 12
Upper-Level Math aligned to ACP
↓ Upper-Level Math (see below)
ACP Pathway 3
Completed Algebra I in 8th grade
Grade 9
Geometry Honors
Grade 10
Algebra II / Trig Honors Combined course (one semester)
Grade 11
Pre-Calculus
Grade 12
Upper-Level Math aligned to ACP & career goals
↓ Upper-Level Math (see below)
Upper-Level Math Options — Available to All Tracks

All three tracks lead here. Specific courses depend on your student’s completed sequence. Some courses require counselor approval or prerequisite verification. Work with your School Counselor to choose the best fit for your student’s ACP and career goals.

Associate Degree Pathway: Families interested in earning an Associate Degree through Richard Bland College should review the Dual Enrollment Handbook, which lists recommended courses and requirements. The handbook is available on our website under the “Student Advancement” page.

  • Probability & Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Trigonometry
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Pre-Calculus
  • Dual Enrollment Pre-Calculus
  • DE Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics
  • AP Calculus
  • Dual Enrollment Calculus

Graduation Requirement: To graduate, students must pass at least one of the following: Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II.

SOL Requirement: All students must participate in at least one mathematics SOL assessment at the high school level, even if a math course was completed in middle school.

Questions about math placement? Contact your child’s School Counselor. Together you will review course history, assessment data, and goals to build the best path forward in your student’s Academic & Career Plan (ACP). Placement decisions consider SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and classroom performance.

Dinwiddie County Public Schools — 2026–2027 Math Course Progressions

For questions, contact your school counselor or visit DCPS Website Link

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