Lakota Outlines Secondary Math Changes and UC Business-Credit Pathway

What happened

Officials presented planned 2027–28 course changes that would add eighth-grade Honors Algebra I, revise high-school math offerings and introduce a University of Cincinnati business pathway at Lakota East and Lakota West. The pathway would include 10 courses and 32 credit hours applicable toward UC’s business degree while students remain at Lakota.

Why it matters to families

The planned changes could reshape students’ math sequences and college-credit options, including a structured route to UC business coursework during high school. The transcript records a program-of-studies presentation, not a board vote approving the changes.

The evidence

The curriculum presentation said 2027–28 changes include adding Honors Algebra I at grade 8, reworking high-school statistics and financial algebra, and replacing or reimagining catalog courses. Officials described a new partnership with UC’s Lindner College of Business at Lakota East and Lakota West: two tiers of five courses totaling 32 credit hours, all applicable toward UC’s BBA degree. The presenter said replaced CCP courses would remain available online rather than on campus. (Meeting transcript, approx. 1:26:30–1:33:51.)

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