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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As to the math part, I don't think I've seen any information on a more advanced class for 7th grade. I think the progression will be AIM=>Algebra I=>Honors Geometry. I believe the same is true for Global Studies -- what will be next in 7th grade is Advanced World Studies -- here, using "Advanced" in the MCPS sense of "Average and not remedial." Again, I've seen nothing about enriched classes being offered after 6th.

I've posted in another thread that my junior boy is really very strong in math, and following the same pathway with IM rather than AIM he is now in AP Calculus BC, making the first Bs in math he's made in his life. He will do multivariate calc next year. Personally I am not worried about my rising 6th grader not having "enriched" math after 6th, as she will be on the same path.

I'm much more concerned about the English curriculum and its incredible weakness in middle school (and in HS "honors" as well) than I am about having accelerated math options or "enriched" social studies classes. Having had my oldest go through the home MS English pathway, which was essentially a waste of time and taught him almost nothing about how to write, let alone spelling or grammar, I'm far more worried about the inadequate English instruction for my rising 6th grader coming out of a CES and reading and writing significantly above grade level. That IMO is where the home middle schools don't serve the needs of smart kids who could do much harder work than they're doing.
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My kids MS posted the bulletin for next year and the 7th grade Enriched Humanities class is being offered to kids that meet the MAP R/Cogat cutoffs.[/quote]

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