2026 Highly Capable Summer Math Program
2026 Highly Capable Summer Math Program
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) offers three options for math placement in sixth grade during the 2026-27 school year for Highly Capable (HC) students attending HC Pathway Middle Schools (Eagle Staff, Hamilton, Jane Addams, Madison, and Washington). These options are designed to help students learn and grow at a pace that supports their academic needs. These offering are only at our five HC Pathway Middle Schools to ensure that students math course needs are met through 8th grade. Students who do not complete Option 2 or Option 3 will be placed into Math 6, regardless of HC designation.
Please note that HC students attending HC elementary schools (Cascadia, Decatur, Thurgood Marshall) will have the option of Math 7/8 OR Math 8 if they attend an HC Pathway Middle School.
Option 1: Sixth Grade Math at Your Pathway School
- Students enroll in standard sixth grade math and receive differentiation to meet their needs.
- Progression:
- Seventh grade: Compacted Math 7/8
- Eighth grade: Algebra
- High school: AP Calculus by senior year (the most advanced math offered in SPS).
Option 2: Summer Math Program + Math 7/8 in 6th Grade at Your Pathway School
- Students complete the HC sponsored online summer course (May– Aug. 15, 2026).
- Progression:
- Seventh grade: Algebra
- Eighth grade: Geometry
- High school: AP Calculus by junior year (the most advanced math offered in SPS).
Option 3: Direct Placement into Math 7/8 at Pathway School
- Students who demonstrate mastery of sixth grade standards on the MAP assessment during fifth grade may enroll directly in Math 7/8 as sixth graders. Please note that the HC department will release applicable MAP RIT scores in spring 2026.
Families will receive more details in spring 2026, and the Department of Highly Capable Services will work with schools to confirm placements.
Questions? Email hicap@seattleschools.org