Parents are invited to learn more about the district’s algebra curriculum. Math teachers and specialists will introduce parents to the Discovering Algebra textbook series and the online support materials available to parents and students.  Parents will have the opportunity to experience an actual Algebra I lesson. 

At the parent math academy, parents learn what students will learn in the new curriculum. They are shown how to access online help for students who are stuck on homework problems, and how to find the actual text online so a student can complete his homework if he leaves his book at school or is home due to illness.

Two sessions have been held so far - with positive parent reaction.  “I've been pretty confused about the math and the way they have been teaching it previously, but this new program has a lot of tools,” says Valerie Constantino, who has a son in middle school and one in high school. At the parent academy, “I really learned how to help my kids with their math.”

The next parent math academy session will be held October 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Highline Public Schools' central office, 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW in Burien.