Course selection feedback
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Anonymous
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DC came to me for feedback on their course selection for high school, the discussions with their HS counselor is sometime in Jan. Does this look reasonable? For context, this is a public school in Texas. DC is accelerated in Science and Math, in 8th grade they are taking Algebra 2 and Adv Bio in HS with very good grades. Their focus is top schools in CS. In addition to the core subjects, they may want to take Art and perhaps Swimming as elective. Very driven and mature for their age. Any obvious things that are missing? Thank you in advance!!
9th Pre-Calculus AP Chemistry Advanced English I Advanced World Geography Advanced French III Advanced Physics I AP TAG 10th Calculus BC AP Physics C AP English II Advanced World History AP French Lang AP AP Computer Science A 11th Statistics AP Biology AP English III AP Lang & Comp United States History AP French IV IB Computer Science III 12th Multi-Variable Calculus Chemistry AP English IV AP Literature & Comp Economics AP French V IB Mobile App Development |
Anonymous
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Pre-calc is not AP
It might be easier to take AP physics after completing calculus |
Anonymous
AP precalc is a new class added by College Board |
Anonymous
| It can be a huge leap from Pre-Calc to BC Calc. It's definitely possible to do, but if the pre-calc preparation is lacking or grades are lower than A, I'd suggest doing AB Calc. |
Anonymous
| No AP government? I would add a 12th grade social studies class of some sort |
Anonymous
| Your kid is only in 8th grade? Did I read that right? And you're already stressing about planning his next four years of coursework? Is this normal now? Am I just old? The kid is what 13, 14 at most? He should be focused on sports, friends, getting to second base, and yes, keeping his grades up - but not on what calculus class he'll be taking in four years. |
Anonymous
OP here, agreed it can be a jump. Kiddo takes AOPS classes and other Math enrichment classes in addition to the school work, so TBH, Calc BC would be a "somewhat" repeat in 10th grade. But yes, if PreCal proves to be much, absolutely would drop to Calc AB. Thanks for the feedback! |
Anonymous
Ha ha! Yes, all his friends are working on 4 year class plan. In Jan, his school requires to fill in a sample of 4 year schedule and requires sign off from his current teachers on what they want to take in 9th grade. School already has a meeting scheduled with HS councilor for Feb 1st week, we received a postcard  15 min student + parent. Kids have already visited HS pre Thanksgiving, already attended 8th grade to 9th grade presentation etc.
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Anonymous
Thanks for the feedback! Will Econ qualify as a 12th grade Social Studies class? I will provide the feedback on AP Gov, if he wants to take it in 12th grade. I know couple of his friends are taking it, but I wasn't sure if that is necessary. |
Anonymous
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AP NSL needs to be there.
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Anonymous
Is AP NSL same as AP United States Government and Politics? Will ask him to add! |
Anonymous
I *believe* a U.S. government class (which is required for graduation in many states, WTH Texas?), would be a core class. Economics is a social studies elective. |
Anonymous
| Is it normal to choose your next 4 years in 8th grade? |
Anonymous
I am new to this, but my understanding is that it's a tentative schedule to make sure the student knows the path that they will be going through. Some courses have pre-req so the students should not be caught off guard. officially the students choose 10th grade classes in 9th grade Jan-Feb timeframe. None of the classes are set in stone |
Anonymous
Yes it is |