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I did not attend K-12 in this country, and during my middle school years, everyone took the same classes. 
Today we received a letter saying my 5th grader had until February 12, 2016 to select and register for his 6th grade courses!

First question: there are advanced courses for English, and it's not clear to me whether students actually have a real say or whether teachers indicate what courses students should take, based on how they are doing now. The letter mentions placement tests. Does this mean that if my child's 5th grade teachers do not agree with his choice of 6th grade course, he will have to take a test to prove he can do them? When would the test be? Would it be at his elementary or his middle school? Do I need to inquire of his 5th grade teachers what courses they think he should take before the registration?

Second question: we are bilingual in one of the three languages offered at his middle school, although my child's written expression in that language is not as strong as his reading or his verbal expression. Would this correspond to the highest level (level 3) of this language course, and would he be allowed to test into this course? Or would his time be better spent having a free period, if that is allowed? If he has a free period, is there a study hall or somewhere he can go?

Third question: math - what is the linear progression of courses or is there even one? Is math 6 more basic than math IM? Is compacted math a requirement before IM, or can you test into IM? Then what?

SO confusing. Thank you for helping me make sense of it all.

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