Latin ends for new Weber students; math placement exam to be dropped

What happened

In a December 16, 2025 presentation, the district said Latin will be discontinued for incoming Weber Middle School students because enrollment fell and the Latin teacher is retiring. Current students can continue Latin through high school, and a new Weber language will be explored in 2026-27. The district also proposed a new Math 7/8 path with no separate entry exam, and listed new Schreiber courses such as AP Seminar and a two-year route to AP Calculus.

Why it matters to families

Families of Weber students lose a language choice. Fewer math placement tests may open advanced math to more students. The math changes are described as a potential new model for 2026-27.

The evidence

Slides show Latin enrollment (grades 6-8) falling 56%, from 32 in 6th grade in 2023-24 to 14 in 2025-26. They list the 6th-grade Math 7 Acceleration Placement Exam as 'being eliminated' and other placement exams as 'being reconsidered'. The 2026-27 budget newsletter lists expanded courses such as AP Seminar and flexible math pathways.

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