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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a kid who went through this a few years ago, it really depends on what they like to do. I can think of a few pointers though:
- Since they're going into 7th the language won't count towards their HS diploma - only 8th and above does. 
- I did Orchestra and I know people who did Chorus, Theatre, and Band, doing some sort of music is very fun (and looks good on college applications), but if they don't want to do it, just don't force it.
- If your kid got into Algebra (pass advanced on the SOL, 91st percentile or higher on the IOWA), [u]make sure they're ready for it[/u]. Algebra is a challenging course even for gifted kids, and, if they're not ready, it can end very badly. I took it and got a B+, and while I'm happy I did it, it was very stressful. Geometry will be way easier than Algebra.
- I've heard great things about Home EC, and while I didn't take it, a lot of people who did it liked it.

Overall, don't push your kid into things they're not ready for. You can start worrying about college and life in their freshman year, but for now, helping them manage the transition from elementary to middle is the best thing you can do.

Also, about your high school credits question, Algebra 1 HN is the only class 7th graders can take which gives credits.

Hope this helped![/quote]

This iw weird and wrong.
Language taken in 7th or 8th in an FCPS MS is a high school level class.[/quote]

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