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Do we have an idea about how many kids with Algebra 1 attended TJ the past two years? [/quote]
But that's exactly the point, one shouldn't have to enrich if everything worked well and actual math was taught in school. There's no easy fix to that other without major changes to the system, and as a result there is no easy fix for parents with money who perceive that their child does not learn and therefore can't compete with others. This is the exact thing with many other things in this area. Consider travel sports, or music. Music in particular is really bad; very few kids can effectively learn an instrument without private lessons. Why is that? Because the schools are barely able to teach them in band or strings class at school. They could do it, but not without more resources, money, and additional music classes each week.[/quote]
Most of the demand for enrichment programs leans towards the higher end of the rigor scale, as public schools have restricted accelerated learning opportunities. This has led even poor parents to gather pocket change for programs like Kumon. However, the real concern lies elsewhere. Over 6 full middle schools have students who are not receiving the minimum required grade-level math education of Algebra 1 in 8th grade. The proposed solution of pushing 1 or 2 of those students who have just finished Algebra 1 in 8th grade into TJ does not address the plight of thousands of innocent students who are lacking basic grade-level math education.[/quote]

Isn’t Algebra 1 on grade level for 9th? I thought Alg in 7th was two jumps ahead not just one. [/quote]
There is no strict guide line for what is considered grade level at FCPS. Standard diploma only requires Algebra 2 for high school graduation.  But students who have no interest in any sort of calculus are being misled they'll do just fine at TJ, just to achieve a predetermined equity chart.  So yes, they would be giving up on losing the non-calculus graduation option if they enter TJ, as TJ requires completing calculus to graduate.  
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing/mathematics
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