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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]no, your school is not going to make a class of 9th graders taking reg alg 2, because it is too complicated, and also, most 9th graders in Alg 2 would be in honors, since they are accelerated.  But schools don't separate kids by grade, whoever can take the class will be in it.

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I watched a meeting recording from last year and the kids were warned against taking Alg2 H (but the teachers admitted there are always kids who do still take it).
My child does ok in accelerated math but he isn’t super great or super enthusiastic about it (usually has a B). So I am not sure I should be pushing honors [/quote]

May I ask why he’s on an accelerated track then? Alg 2 in 9th grade is 1-2 years ahead.  [/quote]

He tested into the accelerated track and it wasn’t a disaster or anything - he just can’t quite keep up (or so he thinks). He has a B average [/quote]

This is a sign he needs to ditch the track.  9-12 grades are all that matter for college.  A good math foundation is essential.  Have him take honors in the same math. Get solid in it, get the A. He will have more time for his other courses and it will be an easier transition to high school.

Our entire school system took away that intense accelerated path because the majority of kids on it end up doing worse in later years than the kids with a very strong foundation early.[/quote]

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