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EDUCATE | AFFIRM | INSPIRE 41Figure 10Middle School Students Scoring Level 3 and Above on FY26 FAST Math by Accelerated or Regular Math Instruction, PM3 Percent0255075100Black AcceleratedBlack RegularHispanic AcceleratedHispanic RegularWhite AcceleratedWhite RegularOther AcceleratedOther RegularELL AcceleratedELL RegularFRL AcceleratedFRL RegularSWD AcceleratedSWD RegularFY23 FY24 FY25 FY26COURSE ACCELERATIONThe District defines acceleration as the practice of delivering curriculum content earlier or at a faster pace. To provide flexibility in meeting individual student needs, the District offers various acceleration opportunities, including subject-specific acceleration, grade-level acceleration, college courses in high school, early graduation, and early college admission.The District supports open access for students who are interested and motivated to participate. To determine readiness, schools consider several criteria, such as teacher or counselor recommendations, grade point average, proficiency levels, District and State assessment scores, student portfolios, and achievement in prerequisite courses.Acceleration at the high school level provides a valuable advantage for future success, making students more likely to attend college and graduate on time. During FY26, 68% of the graduating class participated in at least one accelerated course. Additional high school opportunities feature:%u2022 Earning an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score or a Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma makes one eligible for a Bright Futures Scholarship.%u2022 Utilizing AP Potential reports to provide scaffolding so level 1 and 2 students can enroll in Pre-AICE or Pre-AP coursework.