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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]You don't have to allow your child to take the classes that will result in grades on the high school transcript. Just say no if you think it's a bad idea for your child.[/quote]

This response is more stupid than the MCPS policy.  If your 5th or 6th grader is ready for Algebra 1 he should not face the challenge since he may get a B or B+ and he doesn't want that to factor into his HS grade point average?  Will you advise the child to wait 4 years before taking Algebra? Or do you believe that appropriate challenge for children means they should automatically get an A?

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Algebra is a credit course in MCPS.  If you want your child to take it at the earliest point that he/she is ready, then you may have to agree to the credit.  I personally don't have a problem with MCPS policy of giving HS credit in MS so it's not a decision I have to make.  But for those who are so adamantly opposed or who feel so strongly that kids shouldn't be in this position, you can opt them out.  As an additional matter, you only get the credit if you pass the test at the end of the year.  It's not automatic credit simply for getting passing grades throughout the year.  If your kid doesn't pass, then they take it again the next year.  [/quote]

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