Universities/colleges (preferably local nova) where rising 10th graders can take courses

[Anonymous]

Hi all. Looking for local good university options where a rising 10th grader can take courses over the summer, specifically in mathematics at minimum. Looking specifically for Algebra II, but we would be interested in other subjects if available. We looked at GMU, which is convenient in its location, but it looks like they only take rising 11th grade high schoolers, unless I am misunderstanding their policy. I see that William and Mary make their summer programs available, but I would really like the option to stay local as our DC is in boarding school during the regular year and it would be great to stay nearby (though we will make the trip out if needed). Thank you in advance.

[Anonymous]

Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

He will be taking at least 4-5 APs in 10th grade and would like the option to skip some mathematics. Taking some of the courses over the summer will be helpful. Not really interested if anyone thinks something is low level. Asking if someone knows any that take rising 10th graders.

[Anonymous]

If you have a 10th grader in Algebra II, he is not a preternatural math genius, and if he is not a preternatural math genius, for the love of God, please do not have him try to take an ultra-condensed Summer course. Either it will be pitched too high, and he will collapse, or it will be pitched too low, towards now-college aged kids who didn't understand high school math, and he will miss great swaths of material.

[Anonymous]

Agree 100% that Algebra II should not be taken over the summer by the average smart kid. He could get a good grade in the class and still have gaps which will make themselves felt in pre-calc or calculus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

He will be taking at least 4-5 APs in 10th grade and would like the option to skip some mathematics. Taking some of the courses over the summer will be helpful. Not really interested if anyone thinks something is low level. Asking if someone knows any that take rising 10th graders.

He wants to skip math in 10th and then pick it up in 11th? That seems like a recipe for failure. Have you ever taken a math class after a year of no Math? It’s not easy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

He will be taking at least 4-5 APs in 10th grade and would like the option to skip some mathematics. Taking some of the courses over the summer will be helpful. Not really interested if anyone thinks something is low level. Asking if someone knows any that take rising 10th graders.

He wants to skip math in 10th and then pick it up in 11th? That seems like a recipe for failure. Have you ever taken a math class after a year of no Math? It’s not easy

No, he will not be skipping mathematics in 10th

[Anonymous]

Just be aware that some kids take algebra II in middle school and it is foundational for pre-calc and beyond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

He will be taking at least 4-5 APs in 10th grade and would like the option to skip some mathematics. Taking some of the courses over the summer will be helpful. Not really interested if anyone thinks something is low level. Asking if someone knows any that take rising 10th graders.

You misunderstood what I am saying. I meant that your are probably better served by (and will more likely find Algebra II at) a community college or at a private high school that offers summer math. (I was not judging the level for your child - just saying it's unlikely you will find mainstream 4yr colleges teaching Algebra II as part of their curriculum)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have a 10th grader in Algebra II, he is not a preternatural math genius, and if he is not a preternatural math genius, for the love of God, please do not have him try to take an ultra-condensed Summer course. Either it will be pitched too high, and he will collapse, or it will be pitched too low, towards now-college aged kids who didn't understand high school math, and he will miss great swaths of material.

There are some local high schools that would teach Algebra II in the summer at an appropriate level. And there are online classes you could probably take too. Of course, for any of these, you should check to see what your child's school will accept. Not all schools will allow you to take math in the summer to move ahead

https://www.sidwellsummer.org/dc-camps/studies

https://www.landonsummer.com/programs/listofcamps/academicclasses

[Anonymous]

Look at JHU CTY program - they have in person and online and self-paced courses from high school to university level math.

[Anonymous]

I’d look at local private high schools for Algebra II over the summer, doesn’t seem like something most colleges would offer.

[Anonymous]

But OP doesn’t want their child to take math at NOVA or Montgomery College with a bunch of mouth-breathers. They want their child to take a course at William and Mary or Georgetown. Because their child is special.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Algebra II seems sort of low to be taking at a 4 year college. Why not just take it at your local community college? Or at a local private school that offers summer math.

It'd be different if they were taking a higher level math, like Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, or even Calc.

He will be taking at least 4-5 APs in 10th grade and would like the option to skip some mathematics. Taking some of the courses over the summer will be helpful. Not really interested if anyone thinks something is low level. Asking if someone knows any that take rising 10th graders.

Who takes 4-5 APs in 10th grade??!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But OP doesn’t want their child to take math at NOVA or Montgomery College with a bunch of mouth-breathers. They want their child to take a course at William and Mary or Georgetown. Because their child is special.

A fancy middle school then perhaps