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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lots of acceleration in middle school, with 6th grade algebra a possibility.  I know of one student that took algebra in 4th grade, but in 6th grade was again taking algebra.

Not much acceleration in elementary.
I think they've changed the Futura program. but it used to be one day a week, with most students bused to another elementary, Creighton's Corner & Selden's Landing were two of the schools.[/quote]Is there a district policy for 6th grade algebra or is it up to principal discretion?[/quote]

Principal has some discretion, particularly with appeals, and maybe summer classes.
District has policy of testing 5th graders for 6th grade prealgebra.  This used to be testing to get into algebra, but was changed when VMPI was proposed.  High scorers are given option of taking algebra in 6th grade.  I've heard conflicting accounts. either directly given option or given option to take additional tests like IAAT to get into 6th grade algebra.
6th graders who don't get into prealgebra can still bypass prealgebra, and many schools have >50% taking algebra in 7th grade.[/quote]

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