Algebra 2 is currently offered at TPMS

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Anonymous wrote:People who complain about parents taking the initiative to educate their children beyond what school provides, need to take a good long hard look at themselves. It's not 1982 anymore. There is plenty of free high quality material for every child to learn from.

Even if you don't jump a year ahead in school, you can study at home, get ahead at home, and review next year at school. You can take summer geometry or double up one year in high school.

Or you can use that time to study something else instead of extra math, make yourself stand out that way, and avoid being a "cookie cutter" kid.

Why do all of that hard work when it’s easier to be a professional victim and complain that life is unfair?

Yes, we should refer to the crazy poster as Meghan Markle of Algebra. They share a lot in common.

I don't get why she's so determined to keep it a secret that this is only offered at a few wealthy schools.

No dear, you’re the Meghan Markle of Algebra. Now, own it and make it a badge of honor. Somewhere there’s book and a Netflix series waiting for you. I can even picture the trailer: “A kid’s life is ruined forever when the wealthy scheme to deny him Algebra in 6th grade. Follow his mom on a quest for what’s right, and teach the rich a lesson (definitely not in Algebra).” It’s practically comedy writing itself. I suggest you also get a red clown wig.

In Privilegeville, an elementary school named Exalted Heights stood as a symbol of exclusivity and elitism. Within its walls, accelerated courses like algebra were offered exclusively to the privileged few. The proponents of this system argued fiercely, claiming that only the intellectually superior deserved access to such advanced subjects. They viewed their children as inherently superior and believed in nurturing their talents while disregarding the rest.

The privileged parents reveled in their children's accomplishments, flaunting their genius as a mark of their superiority. They regarded the education tailored to their children's exceptional abilities as a birthright, while ordinary children were left behind. The calls for equal opportunities fell on deaf ears as the shrill voices of privilege drowned out the pleas for fairness.

But as the town reveled in its exclusivity, the wider society suffered. The unfairness of denying equal educational opportunities to all became glaringly apparent. The potential of countless children, brimming with talent, remained untapped and unrealized. The societal fabric was torn asunder as the gaps between the privileged and the rest of society widened, breeding discontent and resentment.

Ultimately, the legacy of Privilegeville was one of a divided society, marked by profound inequality and lost potential. The shortsightedness and selfishness of the privileged few had cast a shadow over the entire community. The absence of equal access to education has deprived countless individuals of the chance to contribute their talents and ideas to the betterment of society.

The tale of Exalted Heights serves as a stark reminder that a society that values and nurtures the potential of all its members stands to gain immeasurably. Denying equal opportunities based on privilege and elitism not only stifles the growth of individuals but also hampers the progress of society as a whole. It is a cautionary tale of the dire consequences that arise when selfishness and unfairness reign supreme, leaving scars that may take generations to heal.

Love it!

My favorite post of the week! Nevertheless, surprised MCPS lets this kind of thing go on with its focus on equity.

That is precisely why these posters are so desperate to keep this on the down low.

If McKnight’s Central Office equity crusaders get this in their sights, they can kiss this goodbye.

AIM at Cold Spring and Algebra in 6th at Frost would get replaced by Honors for All!

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Anonymous wrote:Not OP, but the random troll jumps in on all threads even tangentially related and the underlying accusations are really racist. I really think she should be banned for repeatedly spreading misinformation.

Yes, misleading the pro-privilege trolls keep by insisting these courses are offered at more than one or two schools when it's been demonstrably shown they aren't.

No one is saying that. Everyone is telling you, REPEATEDLY, that many if not all MCPS middle schools allow exceptional kids to skip AIM. Most of them then end up taking Algebra 2 at a high school. You really need counseling. Just call MCPS instead of randomly trolling and wasting everyone's time. They will tell you the same thing.

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Anonymous wrote:A lot of crazy to go around. Some people concoct some twisted scenario on why they and their progeny don’t get the success and recognition they deserve. I’d put in the same basket the “rich Potomac Algebra” and “unfair red shirting” posters that used to visit any threat that was even tangentially related to their crusade. They post obsessively to raise awareness on the injustices that plague society but oddly only seem to affect their child.

There’s no convincing, reasoning, presenting facts that can make them change their mind, since they’re dealing with a coping mechanism to explain the objective facts that their child is not the genius they want them to be. In their mind accepting the truth of the child being average in some narrow academic sense is equivalent to utter failure. The irony is that this attitude is failing the very kids they are supposedly fighting for.

So funny but so true!

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Anonymous wrote:Not OP, but the random troll jumps in on all threads even tangentially related and the underlying accusations are really racist. I really think she should be banned for repeatedly spreading misinformation.

Yes, misleading the pro-privilege trolls keep by insisting these courses are offered at more than one or two schools when it's been demonstrably shown they aren't.

No one is saying that. Everyone is telling you, REPEATEDLY, that many if not all MCPS middle schools allow exceptional kids to skip AIM. Most of them then end up taking Algebra 2 at a high school. You really need counseling. Just call MCPS instead of randomly trolling and wasting everyone's time. They will tell you the same thing.

There's no evidence to support that just a lot of gaslighting. Repeating the same lies over and over doesn't make them true.

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Anonymous wrote:People who complain about parents taking the initiative to educate their children beyond what school provides, need to take a good long hard look at themselves. It's not 1982 anymore. There is plenty of free high quality material for every child to learn from.

Even if you don't jump a year ahead in school, you can study at home, get ahead at home, and review next year at school. You can take summer geometry or double up one year in high school.

Or you can use that time to study something else instead of extra math, make yourself stand out that way, and avoid being a "cookie cutter" kid.

Why do all of that hard work when it’s easier to be a professional victim and complain that life is unfair?

Yes, we should refer to the crazy poster as Meghan Markle of Algebra. They share a lot in common.

I don't get why she's so determined to keep it a secret that this is only offered at a few wealthy schools.

No dear, you’re the Meghan Markle of Algebra. Now, own it and make it a badge of honor. Somewhere there’s book and a Netflix series waiting for you. I can even picture the trailer: “A kid’s life is ruined forever when the wealthy scheme to deny him Algebra in 6th grade. Follow his mom on a quest for what’s right, and teach the rich a lesson (definitely not in Algebra).” It’s practically comedy writing itself. I suggest you also get a red clown wig.

In Privilegeville, an elementary school named Exalted Heights stood as a symbol of exclusivity and elitism. Within its walls, accelerated courses like algebra were offered exclusively to the privileged few. The proponents of this system argued fiercely, claiming that only the intellectually superior deserved access to such advanced subjects. They viewed their children as inherently superior and believed in nurturing their talents while disregarding the rest.

The privileged parents reveled in their children's accomplishments, flaunting their genius as a mark of their superiority. They regarded the education tailored to their children's exceptional abilities as a birthright, while ordinary children were left behind. The calls for equal opportunities fell on deaf ears as the shrill voices of privilege drowned out the pleas for fairness.

But as the town reveled in its exclusivity, the wider society suffered. The unfairness of denying equal educational opportunities to all became glaringly apparent. The potential of countless children, brimming with talent, remained untapped and unrealized. The societal fabric was torn asunder as the gaps between the privileged and the rest of society widened, breeding discontent and resentment.

Ultimately, the legacy of Privilegeville was one of a divided society, marked by profound inequality and lost potential. The shortsightedness and selfishness of the privileged few had cast a shadow over the entire community. The absence of equal access to education has deprived countless individuals of the chance to contribute their talents and ideas to the betterment of society.

The tale of Exalted Heights serves as a stark reminder that a society that values and nurtures the potential of all its members stands to gain immeasurably. Denying equal opportunities based on privilege and elitism not only stifles the growth of individuals but also hampers the progress of society as a whole. It is a cautionary tale of the dire consequences that arise when selfishness and unfairness reign supreme, leaving scars that may take generations to heal.

Love it!

My favorite post of the week! Nevertheless, surprised MCPS lets this kind of thing go on with its focus on equity.

That is precisely why these posters are so desperate to keep this on the down low.

They are afraid these special opportunities only offered at a few wealthy schools will get axed.

Exactly

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Algebra 2 is currently offered at TPMS, but anticipated not for next year as there will be not enough kids at this level. Opening the class or not is mainly dependent on if there's enough kids to join, and of course if there's enough teaching resources available. Half of the current class (~ 6 kids) is not from cold spring. They are all highly engaged and motivated and achieving high MAP-M scores (300ish). Half of the class qualifies this year's AIME.

I think the logic of opening Alg 2 at MS is very simple. If you have enough talented and self-motivated kids, then opening a class is logistically more reasonable. Otherwise, letting them attending HS 1st period is a good idea. I totally can't understand the resentment and equal-for-all argument fuss in this thread. If you think your kid can skip AIM, then fight for your kid. This is really case-by-case, and not being able to skip is not the end of the world. Life is a long run...

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You can really see how the magnets have changed due to the lottery. The rising 8th graders are the first lottery year.

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Anonymous wrote:You can really see how the magnets have changed due to the lottery. The rising 8th graders are the first lottery year.

I'm not sure that's a fair takeaway. Even for this year's 8th graders (pre-lottery), there were only about a dozen kids at TPMS who took Algebra in 6th. Other pre-lottery years there weren't even that many. I think it comes down to luck/cohort. I'm sure there are some kids who will take Algebra 2 next year at TPMS, just at the high school instead of inside the middle school.

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Anonymous wrote:You can really see how the magnets have changed due to the lottery. The rising 8th graders are the first lottery year.

I'm not sure that's a fair takeaway. Even for this year's 8th graders (pre-lottery), there were only about a dozen kids at TPMS who took Algebra in 6th. Other pre-lottery years there weren't even that many. I think it comes down to luck/cohort. I'm sure there are some kids who will take Algebra 2 next year at TPMS, just at the high school instead of inside the middle school.

DC took Algebra 2 at Blair when they were at TPMS a couple of years ago.

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For the current 8th graders, Cold Spring allowed them to take AIM when they were 5th grader (I guess that's why there is Algebra 2 at TPMS this year.) But the following year Cold Spring stopped allowing 5th graders to take AIM (the current 7th graders). So I would think there would be no Algebra 2 at TPMS next year.

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Anonymous wrote:Algebra 2 is currently offered at TPMS, but anticipated not for next year as there will be not enough kids at this level. Opening the class or not is mainly dependent on if there's enough kids to join, and of course if there's enough teaching resources available. Half of the current class (~ 6 kids) is not from cold spring. They are all highly engaged and motivated and achieving high MAP-M scores (300ish). Half of the class qualifies this year's AIME.

I think the logic of opening Alg 2 at MS is very simple. If you have enough talented and self-motivated kids, then opening a class is logistically more reasonable. Otherwise, letting them attending HS 1st period is a good idea. I totally can't understand the resentment and equal-for-all argument fuss in this thread. If you think your kid can skip AIM, then fight for your kid. This is really case-by-case, and not being able to skip is not the end of the world. Life is a long run...

I am not sure why you can’t understand the resentment and equal-for-all fuss. Some kids are able to check a box and enroll in the course in some schools, others have to advocate extensively and take a placement test indicating they’ve already learned Algebra 1 to be placed in Algebra 1, others are told no matter what “talent or self-motivation” or scores they have, their school won’t place them, and others in one particular elementary school sort of got handed a path on a silver platter. And many of these kids aren’t necessarily more gifted, they’ve just spent lots of time and money outside school supplementing. You can’t understand why the idea that a school district that literally prides itself in “equity” and giving students what they need, is artificially rationing opportunities and arbitrarily condoning random policy decisions on placement based on a student’s home address rather than extensive academic data, would be frustrating for families?

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They are not rationing opportunities based on home address. The process is capricious and based on the whims of the math department and principal at each individual school.

At our W middle school no one is allowed to accelerate but a friend's child at a DCC school was allowed to accelerate.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not OP, but the random troll jumps in on all threads even tangentially related and the underlying accusations are really racist. I really think she should be banned for repeatedly spreading misinformation.

Yes, misleading the pro-privilege trolls keep by insisting these courses are offered at more than one or two schools when it's been demonstrably shown they aren't.

No one is saying that. Everyone is telling you, REPEATEDLY, that many if not all MCPS middle schools allow exceptional kids to skip AIM. Most of them then end up taking Algebra 2 at a high school. You really need counseling. Just call MCPS instead of randomly trolling and wasting everyone's time. They will tell you the same thing.

There's no evidence to support that just a lot of gaslighting. Repeating the same lies over and over doesn't make them true.

What do we need to do, show you are kids report cards? You may choose to pretend it's not happening but it is. Why do you care so much? Either way kids can take Algebra in 7th, which is still on the younger side.

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Anonymous wrote:Algebra 2 is currently offered at TPMS, but anticipated not for next year as there will be not enough kids at this level. Opening the class or not is mainly dependent on if there's enough kids to join, and of course if there's enough teaching resources available. Half of the current class (~ 6 kids) is not from cold spring. They are all highly engaged and motivated and achieving high MAP-M scores (300ish). Half of the class qualifies this year's AIME.

I think the logic of opening Alg 2 at MS is very simple. If you have enough talented and self-motivated kids, then opening a class is logistically more reasonable. Otherwise, letting them attending HS 1st period is a good idea. I totally can't understand the resentment and equal-for-all argument fuss in this thread. If you think your kid can skip AIM, then fight for your kid. This is really case-by-case, and not being able to skip is not the end of the world. Life is a long run...

I am not sure why you can’t understand the resentment and equal-for-all fuss. Some kids are able to check a box and enroll in the course in some schools, others have to advocate extensively and take a placement test indicating they’ve already learned Algebra 1 to be placed in Algebra 1, others are told no matter what “talent or self-motivation” or scores they have, their school won’t place them, and others in one particular elementary school sort of got handed a path on a silver platter. And many of these kids aren’t necessarily more gifted, they’ve just spent lots of time and money outside school supplementing. You can’t understand why the idea that a school district that literally prides itself in “equity” and giving students what they need, is artificially rationing opportunities and arbitrarily condoning random policy decisions on placement based on a student’s home address rather than extensive academic data, would be frustrating for families?

There is no such thing as equity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can really see how the magnets have changed due to the lottery. The rising 8th graders are the first lottery year.

I'm not sure that's a fair takeaway. Even for this year's 8th graders (pre-lottery), there were only about a dozen kids at TPMS who took Algebra in 6th. Other pre-lottery years there weren't even that many. I think it comes down to luck/cohort. I'm sure there are some kids who will take Algebra 2 next year at TPMS, just at the high school instead of inside the middle school.

Your numbers are way off.