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[quote=Anonymous]Is it possible to double up on math or take a course during the summer as a high schooler?  My son is currently a sophomore and in Algebra 2.  When he was in middle school he was so bored in math and I requested that he skip IM and have a chance at Algebra.  He was not given permission as I believe the school assumed I was another typical parent pushing my kid for no real reason.  I honestly would prefer my kids get B's and C's occasionally rather than sail through with straight A's.

On one hand it is great that math comes so easily for him, but on the other hand I feel like he will be so much more engaged once he gets to calculus and beyond.  It seems like some schools allow the kids to advance in the curriculum while others are more stringent. Specifically Hoover told me if I wanted to put him in Algebra I should send him to Lakelands (his parents are in different districts).  My fear is the W district he is in would prefer to boost their ratings rather than allow students to fullfill their potential.  Specifically looking for advice for families without a Potomac/Bethesda income - private schools or camps are not an option for us.

Thanks in advance[/quote]

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