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[quote=Anonymous]We are in FCPS, so it may not all be directly applicable. But for kids who are 1+ years ahead of the "traditional" accelerated track, while possible, the scheduling can be a nightmare and the onus of the transportation burden is on the parents. For example, if there aren't enough 8th graders for an Algebra 2 class at the middle school, then they need to coordinate with the HS. And realize that they may be in Algebra 2 with kids a LOT older than them.

You can probably look at the website for your HS and see what math classes are offered. In FCPS, I think most, if not all the high schools offer a year of Calculus beyond Calc AB/BC. Some also offer matrix algebra. Your child could probably take something like AP Statistics as well. But again, your best resource is the HS website for their course offerings.

The problem with the above again is that while in theory it may be possible to do math beyond Calculus, it is also entirely possible that the advanced math beyond calculus may only be offered once a day and at a time that conflicts with something required in his schedule block. Schools tend to schedule classes so that they are offered at the times kids who are at the traditional age can take them. It could also mean that he can't do an elective he really wants (like Advanced Men's Chorus, or whatever) that is also only offered once a day.[/quote]

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